College life wasn't as fun as Katie had imagined it, even though she had survived her freshman year and now was a "sophisticated" sophomore. Sure, it was nice to be independent, and going to school in Sunny Florida was a nice departure from her home in Maine β especially since it was now well into Fall. Her sorority life was good β she got along with almost everyone except for chapter president Julia ("How could they elect that fucking bitch president?" she thought after elections at the start of summer). She also had some interesting courses, and enjoyed her regular workouts in the campus health club and swimming pool. But something was missing.
Katie likely didn't want to admit it, but her "love life" was likely the source of her malaise. Her boyfriend James was as boring as his name was common. He came from a wealthy family, wore nice clothes, was vice-president of a big name fraternity, got decent grades (though no rocket scientist), and drove a fancy car. He even had a really big dick. But the infrequent sex she had with him was β well, it was like Labor Day, not like the Fourth of July. There were no fireworks; no passion; no zest. Yeah, she really wasn't able to crystalize it in her brain, but that is what she wantedβactually what she needed β some "zest" in her life.
What made things worse was that Julia had what Katie suspected was a great boyfriend who, as far as Katie was concerned, she treated like shit. Blake was as exciting as his name was rare. He was a big, friendly, super-smart, good-looking junior. He was at least 6' 5", probably 225 lbs., with big muscular arms and shoulders, and curly blond hair hanging half way to his shoulders. He usually wore sunglasses, but the times that β minus shades β he conversed with and stared at Katie with his deep blue eyes, she felt a tingle in her nether regions. But conversations with Blake were rare because one of Julia's awful qualities was jealousy. Julia would have a raging bitch attack if Katie β or anyone else β appeared to show even the slightest interest in Blake, or he in them.
Halloween was coming up, and James had invited Katie to an off-campus "All Hallows Even" costume party. She wasn't real excited about it, but thought she should get some sort of lame costume just to fit in. A Halloween and Thanksgiving "pop-up" retail store was open in the Mall only a few blocks from the sorority house, so when Katie had some free time she went there to browse.
As she was approaching the store, Blake was exiting, a package under his arm. When he saw Katie he immediately took off his sunglasses, and smiled.
"Hi, Katie. I see great minds think alike, and you're getting a Halloween costume. Going trick-or-treating?" (They both laughed).
"Though not old and worldly like yourself, Blake," (again they both laughed), "I am a little too old for trick-or-treating. I'm going to the off-campus 'All Hallows Even' party."
"No kidding. I am too."
"With 'sweet' Julia I suppose," Katie said sarcastically, unable to stop herself. But before she could blush or overtly express how mortified she was with her cattiness Blake started laughing.
"I never heard anyone describe Julia as 'sweet' before."
"Geez, I'm sorry, Blake, I didn't intend to be nasty. I, uh, well..."
"No need to explain yourself, Katie. I know she's been mean to you without good reason."
Wanting to quickly change the subject lest she appear spiteful, Katie babbled, "So what are you going to be for Halloween β looks like you got a fancy costume."
"I can't tell you Katie β it's a state secret β you'll just have to wait until the party."
"What if I pinch someone thinking it's you and it isn't?" Katie smirked.
"You're on your own there babe, best keep your hands to yourself," Blake chuckled. "So what character will you flatter by imitating her?"
"I haven't decided yet, but since your identity is a state secret I'm not sure I'd tell you anyway," Katie teasingly chided with a sly smile. It was about that time that Katie noticed that Blake seemed to like her outfit. He seemed to spend as much time looking at her chest and pelvis as he did at her eyes.
"Actually, Katie, if you wore those white cutoffs you have on now, a no-midriff top, tevas, and your hair in a Daisy Mae β or Daisy Duke β bow, you'd be the hit of the party."
That comment almost floored Katie, and made her think all those hours in the gym and pool may have been worthwhile. She was proud that she kept her composure, though, and with just one hard swallow continued, "Well, I probably should get something a little different. Can you at least tell me what brand or general type of costume you got?"
"OK; I got a 'True Lust' costume."
"What's that?"
"Ask the sales dude," Blake said with a smile.
After another minute or so of small talk, Blake left and Katie walked to the store. She wasn't sure because Blake had his sunglasses back on, but looking at the reflection in the pop-up store window it appeared that Blake was watching her go up the steps to the shop.