Trip To Alice's Friend.

"Okay, 30 seconds to go ladies, come on! Push those legs!" The coach's voice echoed around the track, motivating the swimmers to push their limits. The girls gave it their all, sprinting towards the finish line. Suddenly, the timer beeped and the race was over.

The girls were exhausted, but elated. They had done their best and were ready to accept the results. As the girls hugged each other in celebration, the coach smiled in satisfaction at the progress his swimmers had made.

Except for Katie, of course.

"Good job ladies, keep it up and you'll join the elite team in no time!" The middle-aged man said before turning to Katie. "As for you, girlie, you still have a lot to learn."

He winked at her. Katie felt embarrassed, but kept her head high. She was determined to prove him wrong. "Alright, girls, let's hit the showers!"

Katie remained silent and followed the group to the locker room. Then, behind her, a girl with red hair appeared. "Hey, great job swimming 6 miles. That's a new achievement."

She smirked at Katie but Katie ignored her and kept walking. "Oh? You're going to pretend you didn't hear me?" the girl said. Katie continued walking without saying a word. The girl sighed and followed her.

They're in the locker room now and the girl is still trying to get a reaction from Katie. Katie looks around, pretending not to hear her, but the girl keeps talking.

Then the girl had an idea that made her smile. She leaned in closer, then suddenly, the girl's large hands seized Katie's A-cup breast, massaging them.

"AAAHHH! ALICE, WHAT THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOUR DOING?" Katie gasped and started to struggle.

Alice smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'm just giving you a breast massage. It'll make you feel better."

Katie, still shocked, was unable to respond but allowed the girl to continue. "And why the hell is it that you are groping my boobies to make me feel better?"

Alice smiled. "It's my special technique. I find it the most effective way to make someone feel better. And I could tell you this massage will make those berries into watermelons~"

Katie gasps. "Are you telling me my boobs are small? For your information, I'm still growing."

Alice shook her head. "No way, I don't believe you. I'm telling you that with this special technique, I can make them appear bigger and more voluminous!"

Katie's classmates stared at the two girls teasing each other. Some of them were disgusted by the sight, while others secretly enjoyed the girls' sexual banter. Katie felt her face flush as she tried to ignore them, but it was impossible not to notice the stares and whispers.

Finally, Katie pulls away from Alice, turns to her and says, "What do you want?"

"Huh? What do I want?" Alice asked. "I want to talk to you, but you are ignoring me."

"I'm ignoring you because I'm not in the mood," Katie said as she dressed in her uniform.

"Huh? Why not?" Alice asked as she buttoned her school shirt.

Katie rolled her eyes as she said, "Because of what the couch said and the result of my swimming today! If I'm not aiming to improve my swimming skills, the school will force me to practice on the weekends and this week is Felix's birthday. I promised to spend the weekend with him. I can't let him down, I just can't."

Both girls finish changing and move out of the locker room. "Felix? Felix Elrod? Is that the cute nerd who works at Bob's Diner?"

"Yeah, that's him." Katie blushed. "Ah~ He's so cute! I can't stop thinking about him! He's so hot in a waiter's suit and has an absolute gorgeous smile! I heard he was smart and funny too. I want to get to know him better, but I'm too embarrassed to talk to him. I just hope I can get the courage to talk to him at his birthday party!"

"Well, it looks like you have a dilemma. You better practice harder, pequeño." said Alice, with a smirk.

"MISS MONET!"

The girl stops on the tracks and turns to a middle-aged woman. The woman had a stern expression on her face. She crossed her arms and shook her head disapprovingly. "And what do you think you'll be wearing outside school looking like that?"

Her long wooden ruler pointed at Katie's skirt. "Your skirt is too short and reserves your knees. I can't let you walk out looking like that. Go back to the changing rooms and change into something more appropriate."

Katie frowned. "Um, it's home time, Mrs. Cornwell. I'm pretty sure the rule book says wearing whatever I want is allowed after school hours."

"Don't get fresh with me, young lady!" Mrs. Cornwell glared. "I don't care what the rules say - you will always show respect in this school, no matter what time of day it is."

Katie's cheeks burned but she held her ground. "I was just stating the facts," she said.

"You little-"

Before Mrs. Cornwell hit another strike, Alice stepped in. "Eh, wow, wow, wow. Easy Mrs Cornwell. Katie didn't mean what she said. She didn't know there was a rule stating that. I'll take her to the locker room and she'll change."

Mrs. Cornwell looked satisfied. "Well, then. You shall take her then, Alison Laurier."

Katie was embarrassed and silently followed Alice. When they reached the locker room, Alice put a comforting hand on her shoulder and said, "It's OK, everyone makes mistakes."

Katie pushed her friend's hand away. "She's only polite to you because you're the principal's daughter. She knew the rules stated that. She was just jealous because I got more dates than her finding a husband."

Alice shook her head and sighed. "Don't let her get to you. She's just trying to make you feel hurt."

She smiled and handed Katie a long skirt. "Come on, we don't have all day. You promised me you'd let me see your friend from your old school."

Katie nodded and changed into a skirt. She grabbed her bag and followed Alice out the door.

Once they left school, Katie asked a question. "Hey, Alice. Um, why did you say that? You know when you spoke to Emma on the phone like you were flirting?

Alice blushed and giggled, "I don't know, I guess I just wanted to make her laugh."

Katie said, "That's sweet of you, but you should be careful. It's easy to misread someone's intentions."

As they walked for awhile, Katie asked, "Alice, are you gay?"

Alice was stunned by Katie's boldness. "What! Why are you asking me that question?"

Katie shrugged, "I was just wondering, no big deal. I don't care either way."

Alice smiled, relieved, "No, I'm not gay. But thank you for asking in such a non-judgmental way."

Katie nodded in understanding. "No problem. It is just that today you grabbed my breasts today and flirted with Emma on the phone."

Alice looked embarrassed. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make you feel uncomfortable. I was just joking around."

Katie shook her head. "It's okay, just don't do it again."

They continued their conversation until they reached Emma's house. Katie rang the doorbell and both girls waited.

Emma opened the door smiling. "Hello, Katie!"

"Hey, girlfriend!" Katie said, hugging her tightly.

Katie turned to Alice. "Emma, this is Alice, Alison Laurier.

Alice smiled. "Nice to meet you."

Katie laughed. "Alice, this is Emma. We've been friends since high school."

As Emma and Alice gaze at each other, Alice leans closer to her. "So, you're Emma, huh? Katie has been talking about you."

Emma blushed and smiled. "Nice to meet you, Alice. I've heard a lot about you too."

Katie laughed again and said, "Okay, enough with the flirting and let's go inside!"

Emma and Alice exchanged playful glances and followed Katie inside. The girls settled into the living room and started chatting.

"OK, so you agreed to start a platform with me, but instead of TikTok you want us to sign up for Youtube?" Katie asked.

"Huh? What?" Alice asked.

"She means me and Katie are starting our own social media account." Emma said. "Me and Katie are thinking we might start filming ourselves to get more attention and maybe get some views."

"Yeah, but why Youtube?" Katie asked.

"Well, it's the most popular platform," Emma replied. "It'll be easier to get more people to watch our videos if we post them on Youtube."

"But TikTok has a lot of young people and it's become really popular lately," Katie argued. "I think we should post our videos there too. It's worth a try."

Emma shook her head. "No, we're not trying TikTok. We should focus on the platforms we already know and stick with them." Emma said firmly. "There's no need to take a risk and try something new right now."

Her colleague, however, disagreed. "I think trying out TikTok could be a great way to reach a younger audience. We have to keep up with the times if we want to stay relevant."

"Did you mind if I add my voice to this?" Alice interjects Emma's and Katie's argument. "Emma, you said you wanted to stick with the original and Katie wants to have a million views, right?"

Alice coughed up. "Why not sign up for Youtube and use only short videos? This way, you can have the best of both worlds. You can keep your original content and get more views. Plus, it's free and easy to do."

Katie and Emma looked at each other, then at Alice.

Emma nodded. "That's a fantastic idea. We can make a few videos a week and get more people to learn about our business."

Katie agreed. "Let's get started tonight!"

"Tonight?" Emma said.

Katie smiled. "Yes, why not? We can make a lot of progress before bedtime."

Emma sighed. "Yeah, but we don't have products to start a video, you know: the right light, a tripod, and a microphone."

Katie thought for a moment. "We can use my phone to record the video. I think the light isn't bad and the sound will be fine."

"Alternatively, we could use my friend's light, tripod, and microphone," Alice added.

They both looked at each other, considering their options. Finally, they decided to use Alice's friend's equipment.

"Cool, I'll call her right now," Alice said.

Alice quickly dialed her friend's number and arranged to pick up the equipment. She thanked her friend for her help and hung up the phone. Alice and the girls were relieved to have a solution in sight.

Katie asked, "So, where does your friend live?".

"Just around the corner," Alice replied with a smile. She grabbed her bag and they headed out the door. "Let's get some gear!"

Their excitement was piqued by the solution. The girls grab a taxi and drive off to Alice's friends' place. On their way to drive, Katie couldn't stop talking. She was ranting on and on about how amazing the solution was and how they could solve their problem.

"Think seriously about the possibility. We'll be posting videos, writing stories, creating artwork, and much more. We can do it all!" Katie said with excitement.

Emma smiled as she looked out the window, feeling hopeful for the future.

Alice smiled at her enthusiasm, happy to see her friend so excited. "You know, seeing you guys excited makes me want to join you in a Youtube video."

Emma and Katie looked at each other.

"Really? But aren't you a cheerleader? You must be one of the cute girly popular kids, ya?" Emma wondered.

Alice was stunned, then laughed. "Me? Girly? I'm not as girly as you might think. I'm more of a tomboy. I love being active, playing sports, and climbing trees. So, what if I'm a cheerleader? Is cheerleading a sport?"

Katie shrugged. "I suppose it's a sport in its own way. It takes strength, agility, and lots of practice. When I saw Alice for the first time, I just assumed she was a girly girl because of her cheerleading background. It's nice to see that she's more than that."

"So, do you really want to be part of our video?" Emma asked Alice.

Alice smiled. "Yes, I'd love to. I think it will be an effective way to show that cheerleading is not just about being a girly girl."

Emma and Katie grinned. "Okay, welcome to the team!"

They all hugged in excitement but then the taxi suddenly stopped, making the girls almost fall out of their seats.

"Hey! Why the hell did you stop like that?" Katie yelled at the driver.

The driver was silent for a few seconds before turning around to face them. He said, "Sorry, ladies, but this is as far as I can take you. We've run out of gas."

"What? Why didn't YOU stop and get some gas?" Katie yelled.

The driver shrugged and said, "I didn't realize we were running low until it was too late."

"It's cool, we can walk to my gal's place from here," Alice said.

The driver apologized for the inconvenience and waved goodbye as they stepped out of the car.

They started walking towards Alice's friend's house, enjoying the fresh air and the beautiful scenery. As they approached the house, they could already feel the cheerful atmosphere inside.

"A MANSION?" Both Emma and Katie scream

Emma and Katie were in awe of the house's grandeur. They quickly realized why Alice's friend was so excited about inviting them over.

"ALICE, YOU NEVER TOLD ME YOUR FRIEND IS LOADED!" Katie yelled.

Emma smiled and looked around. "You don't get this kind of wealth without having to work hard. Her parents must have done something right."

Alice shrugged. "I guess so. The house originally belonged to a wealthy couple before my friend's parents bought it. They grew old together, loved each other and spent most of their lives together. They had many memories of the house. When my friend's parents inherited it, they kept it mostly the same. It was a reminder of the old couple's love and devotion."

Emma and Katie aww at Alice's story telling. "Because if they change the house they might get cursed."

Emma and Katie were taken aback by Alice's story. "What do you mean by curse?" they asked.

Her eyes were fixed on them as she stared at them: "During their final years, the wife died mysteriously and nobody knew who murdered her. The husband cried and pleaded for justice but the authorities found no clues. He was left alone, filled with grief and guilt, and eventually died of a broken heart."

Alice continued. "For the sake of their memories and love, their mansion has been kept the same for centuries. It's said that the ghost still visits the old places the couple used to go. Even though the couple had been gone for a long time, their love still lingers in the air and in the memories of those who walk through the mansion."

Alice made a creepy face. "So if anyone steals or destroys anything from the mansion they will be cursed by the ghost."

The girls were scared and Alice laughed. "Don't worry, it's just a story. There's no such thing as ghosts!"

Katie sighed. "Well, yeah. But did your friend's parents know about the legend?"

Alice nodded. "Yeah they did, but they didn't care. They said it was just a story, and it couldn't hurt them. Legend speaks but money speaks, loader."

The girls walked to the mansion and knocked on the door where they were greeted by the old butler. He welcomed them in and showed them to the parlor, where they waited to meet Alice's friend.

"Fancy, fancy." Emma said, admiring the grandeur of the room. The girls were in awe, and they could tell this was no ordinary home. They were excited about meeting Alice's mysterious friend.

"Oh my god, I can't wait to meet your friend, Alice!" Katie said. "I have like a TONS of questions I want to ask her! Like, does she have her own private jet? What kind of exotic places has she visited? Does she have any tips for success?"

"Kat, we're only here for one thing: the right light, a tripod, and a microphone." Alice sighed.

"Yeah, and it's TOTALLY rude to ask all of those questions!" Emma whispered angrily.

Kat rolled her eyes. "Guys, I'm just trying to make sure we have everything we need to get the right shot. It's not rude - it's just being prepared!"

Out of nowhere, they heard a female voice coming from the hallway. "So, you brought my clean clothes to my room? Good, I'll be sure to get them, but first I'll head to the kitchen to get some snacks real quick."

"NO MY LADY! YOU CAN'T! THE VISITORS HAVE ALREADY-"

Just then, the girls witnessed a white-haired girl walking into the living room wearing a towel dripping with hot water. The girl had a stern look on her face but there was a glimmer of fear in her eyes as her cheeks glowed red.

Emma, Katie and Alice stared at the naked girl in shock. She had an air of confidence around her but her hands were trembling. She opened her mouth to speak but no words came out.

Then Alice spoke. "R-Rose?"

The girl looked at Alice. "A-Alison?"