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Through Thick And Thin

You glance at Fred, who's watching you closely. Even as your eyes meet for a second, you know you can't tell Carl. Swallowing your misery you nod and say "He's keeping to it very well." Fred relaxes slightly. Carl looks at you suspiciously. "Good. Keep him at it, and I'll check again next week."

Your heart sinks a little. It'll be useless denying anything then. He'll see what a coward you are. When Carl has left, you make for the fridge, and fix yourself a large submarine sandwich. It's not allowed, but right then you just don't care. You wander into the lounge to eat it.

A large furry paw grabs it from you and drops the forbidden snack on the table. "So, that's what's going wrong." Fred glares at you, and you shrink away, ashamed. He shakes his head and sighs with disappointment. "I can't believe you actually went up. I'd hoped that you wouldn't let yourself go back to being a fat hog."

He turns and makes for the door. He's dressed in training gear and carrying a sports bag. He's going to the gym, and he's not even trying to hide it anymore! So much for respect. Humiliation and anger burn your face as he nears the door. But what can you do about it?


Written by Lupine

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