As Caitlin left the library to return to her dorm, she became more and more uncomfortable with every step. She wasn't used to walking barefoot, and her room was way over on the other side of the campus.
Finally she couldn't take any more, and sat down to rest. A yong man was on the bench next to her. "Hi," he said with a smile.
Even though her feet were throbbing, Caitlin smiled back. He looked vaguely familiar, but Caitlin couldn't recall exactly where she had seen him before. "Hello."
"You look uncomfortable. Is something wrong?"
Caitlin sighed. "I forgot my shoes, and my feet are killing me."
"Oh, that's too bad. I know what might help. How about if I give you a footrub?"
Caitlin started to refuse, but for some reason replied instead, "Sure, that would be nice." She turned on the bench and for the next few minutes, the young man rubbed her feet in his lap. Caitlin didn't know why she accepted having her feet rubbed in public by a complete stranger, but she had to admit it was just what she needed. His touch felt soft and soothing, almost erotic.
"There," he said. "How's that? By the way, my name is Randy."
Caitlin quickly stood up and felt her face becoming red. "Uh, thank you. That feels much better. I really should go now. I'm Caitlin. Maybe... maybe I'll see you around sometime."
"Maybe you will," Randy said with a smile.
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When Leesha returned to her dorm room, she found her roommate looking tired and frustrated. "Hey Cats, what's up?"
"Leesha, did you borrow my sneakers?"
"Your sneakers? No. We aren't even the same size. Why?"
"I've had the weirdest evening," Caitlin replied. "I lost my shoes, and I can't figure out where. Walking home, my feet hurt so bad I had to get a foot massage from a total stranger. I'm going to take a shower. I've about had it for today."
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