Turning to the boy from the Civic, Sally wondered how much more debt he was going to stack up before she could find out his name.
“I’m Troy. I’m happy to finally introduce myself properly to you, Sally” a smugly smiling Troy spoke softly and confidently.
“How do you know my name?” Sally asked fully surprised.
“We took a class together and you did a magnificent presentation” Troy beamed back.
“Oh… because for a moment I… never mind” Sally extended her hand and smiled.
“I’m not sure what you thought, but that’s some fine driving you did there. You modded your car nicely” Troy complimented.
“You really believe I made modifications to my car?” Sally asked
“Yeah… it’s your car, who else would mod your car?” Troy asked in a very bewildered tone.
“My dad. He tuned my car for me. I just drive. I love the feel of power” Sally admitted.
Troy smile broadened. He loved tuning his car. He loved watching women enjoy power behind the wheel. Sally had driven spectacularly. She knew how to handle power well. That was so very sexy.
“Nothing sexier than a woman who enjoys and manages power beautifully” Troy complimented.
Sally blushed. Troy was not such a bad guy. He was very different. He stood with power and confidence. Yet he respected her space and assumed nothing. He just was enjoying being in the moment.
“What’s the deal with yours?” Sally asked.
“My car is stripped down and weighs next to nothing. I lowered it so people think it can’t race. I got two turbos, lots of engine management. This car is track tuned” Troy said watching Sally’s reactions closely.
“Mine has had the ports redone. Larger injectors. Blower tweaked. Valves and cylinders swapped. Larger racier torque converter. The rest is pretty stock. Oh, better exhaust to match the extra power without changing the note” Sally proudly explained.
“Gearhead?” asked Troy.
“Nope. Just a well-read chic who hates feeling lost about what you guys talk about with regards to cars” Sally blushed.
With a nod of his head, Troy went to his car to open the hood. Sally responded by doing the same.
As they both checked each other’s rides out, Troy saw that the father had tuned a lot more than those mentioned things in the car. It was a drivable powerhouse so that his daughter could power out of any situation she might find herself in. There was a custom chip that he recognized because he had sold the only few that were ever made. His chip. The ”stuck” chip designed to protect a motor from shredding itself when held near redline unloaded.
Sally was impressed. The Civic did not look like a Civic below the skin. It was a proper racing rally car. Designed as a complete low riding sleeper with adjustable airbag suspension. No wonder Troy felt very confident in his ability to win. The all wheel drive Civic had more power and less weight than either competitors.
“You seem to really enjoy the feel of your car” Troy slipped out.
“Yeah. I do. A lot. And you seem like the kind of guy who understands and respect that as well” Sally tested.
With a smile, Troy politely nodded. Hope was swelling but needed to be kept in check. There would be time to show off what his driving skills could do. Especially his Raptor he had at home. But, before that one came out to play, his Silverado would come out to impress Sally one day. But fantasy would have to wait.
“If it’s OK with you, I’d like to one day show you my Camero” Sally said. “I’m getting it tuned and built.”
“That sounds great. I’ll give you a head start before my Civic races your Camero” joked Troy.
“Yeah. You’re not going to beat a 600 hp Camero” challenged Sally with a flirty flick of her hair.
“Let’s see. 600hp three thousand pound Camero versus a 600hp twenty-two hundred pound car. Do the math” Troy responded.
Sally’s eyes widened. She knew enough to know what these numbers meant. She was also glad that Troy was not bringing up how she had made such a horrible first impression by getting stuck twice in front of him. Luck was starting to change.
With a bit of revving, Sally toyed with Troy before turning around to head into town. Without warning, Sally floored her pedal trying to get a jump on Troy. This was her only chance to get a win out of Troy’s car.
Troy, took a lazy wide turn while changing the traction control settings before dropping the hammer. Rally cars could do impressive starts on all surfaces. Troy, to show off, decided to close in on Sally from the comfort of the grass. The suspension was fully raised and the quarter mile vanished quickly with Troy finishing ahead of Sally.
Sally shook her head. The boy… err… man… was competitive and had way more packed under his hood. That was good. Very good. She was impressed in a good way. Luck had finally changed in her favor.
By the time they were back on campus, adrenaline had settled. The romantic feeling, however, had not. A connection was formed and was being fueled by their mutual love of power. Sally was not going to admit why she loved the feel of power… Troy might think of her as crazy. Troy was not going to admit his true love of power in part because it was obvious, but also it was too early. They weren’t even friends yet. But, he’d have to tell her before things got hot too. Some secrets need to be told first, no matter how much feelings would prefer not to speak.
Now, with their formal introduction, the future looked far rosier.
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For more chapters along this storyline… and others like it… do periodically check back… below…
- Sally’s College Parking - Chapter - 1 Sally thought she found a solution to the college parking challenges Then, a 'boy' in a Civic shows up... Car troubles ensues... blushes follows... Dive in to read more
- The Boy in the Civic - Chapter - 2 Sally was glad that the boy in the Civic had not been a distraction.... she had been humiliated enough that one time. Fate had other plans however. Little did Sally know that she would meet him again. Memories of past stuck scenes... made the boy in the civic more eager to get to know this woman he had seen stuck on campus.... Dive in to read more
- The Great Escape - Chapter - 3 Nothing like a bit of stern lip from a lady to make a fella wish he wasn't being a helpful gentleman Troy was trying to do the right thing. Sally was trying to get to her car and get free early. Now, facing each other, flutters and butterflies were flipping tummies Worse... Troy feared he appeared like a stalker. Sally wondered what was wrong with the boy in the Civic. They meet again... and this time... it's more than rubber that gets heated No good deed goes unpunished... it seems.... Dive in to read more... of this tale
- Formal Introductions - Chapter - 4 Sally is confronted by a rude Mustang driving fella who is determined to prove that women can't drive. Little did Sally know that Troy would be spoiling factor But first, lots of revs, tire burning, drag racing action Sally must face Troy, the boy in the Civic that she's not been formally introduced to... and understand why her blood runs hot whenever he's around Dive in to read more
- Capricious Starts - Chapter 5 -The adventures of Sally and Troy take a very cold twist of fate as a motor gets revved hard. Will Troy come to the rescue, or will Sally figure it out on her own? Jen, worried sick, finds out that there's chemistry between Sally and Troy Will the high revs and tire spinning bring a new chapter of romance or leave them out in the called... stalled
- The Ice Storm - Chapter 6 unfolds in the Troy and Sally saga A snow storm comes over campus. Sally and Jen find the ice to be more than they can address and handle. Feelings grow hot. Troy makes an effort to be a hero. The night heats up a lot of emotions as tires search for traction. Two ladies uncover a dark secret too hot to handle as well.
- The Buddy System - Chapter 7 - Troy has his hands full. He's trying to be a gentleman and come to the rescue of Jen and Sally. However, the snow storm not only is serious, he meets a new lady who is very happy to be rescued by Troy Will this woman draw Troy's attention so much that Sally is left in the cold? Sometimes, you need a buddy to help you stay on the path when ice is all over the road
- New Starts Require Heat - Chapter 8 - A brutal snow storm paralyzes the town. Troy, a new local hero, turns his attention to Sally. However, Jen and Aiden need his help. This time, it's his turn to be the damsel in distress... or is it? His long held secret threatens to be revealed... Troy now must think super fast and free himself from ice.
Shallows of the Deep 