Jeff walked into the locker room and immediately noticed that something was different. The lockers and shower space seemed a lot more open
and Jeff could see the entire shower area from his locker. He happened to be early so he detoured to ask the coach, "How'd they remodel the
locker room so fast?"
The coach said, "They didn't. I don't know what happened. I woke up this morning and something was different. I've noticed several changes all
day."
Jeff asked, "Like what?"
The coach said, "You probably didn't catch the news this morning. Several companies announced out of the blue that they were going to shut
down all their foreign facilities and going to reopen facilities back here in the United States in order to help reduce American unemployment."
Jeff said, "That's great. My dad has been out of work and we've been struggling to keep up with the bills."
The coach said, "I know. Most of the changes I've noticed have been good changes but still unbelievable. I even saw changes that defied
science. I saw cars transform into fuel efficient vehicles."
Jeff said, "You're kidding."
The coach said, "No, I'm serious. Some sort of radical force has been striking randomly across the country and if I didn't know better, I would
say that the entire country is undergoing some form of magical transformation."
Jeff said, "I don't believe you. Somehow you remodeled the locker room just so you could pull some sort of prank on us. Where's the camera?"
The coach said, "I'm serious. I'm sure you'll realize I'm right after you see some more changes."
Jeff said, "Yea, right." and headed back to the locker room. Several of the other guys were there now and they were all talking about changes
they noticed.
Terry said, "I'm serious. I'm not gay anymore. I woke up and looked at some of my gay porn and wasn't turned on at all. I couldn't even
remember why I had ever been attracted to men in the first place. I'm freaking out about having such an overnight change."
John said, "You're freaking out. I just told Cindy how I've been cheating on her with Cathy for months. I have no idea what came over me and
made me be so bluntly honest. I'm going to suffer now."
"Uh, guys."
Jeff looked at the man that walked in and didn't recognize him.
"Chubby, is that you?" Roger asked.
Chubby said, "Not anymore. I woke up this morning in a completely different body."
Jeff looked closer and realized that it was Chubby. Only Chubby wasn't chubby. He still had the same face but he was taller, skinnier and more
muscular. He looked like a model.
Jeff asked, "What is going on? What's causing all these changes."
John said, "I wish I knew. I'm scared to find out what is going to change next."
They continued to talk as they changed for P.E. They noticed that all of them had undergone physical improvements. The smaller guys were
bigger. The weaker guys had more muscle. Even some health problems had mysteriously healed. Jake was still using crutches because of his
broken leg but there was no longer any scar tissue on Jason's leg where he had cut himself with a chainsaw. Every single one of them was now
a model of fitness for the most part.
When they went to exercise, they got another surprise. The coach acted almost militant like a drill sergeant ordering them through exercises.
"Hey, what gives, coach?" Jeff asked, "You're tough but you're not usually this tough."
The coach said, "I don't know why but I can't help myself. Something is compelling me to shape you into the best of men."
Jason interrupted, "Hey, have you guys noticed that not one of us has used a dirty word. Whatever is transforming the country has caused
changes to our minds as well. I can't even think of sex with a girl without thinking about words like respect and consider her feelings. I'm
turning into a decent gentleman."
They finished exercising and headed back to the locker room. There were more changes to the locker room. The school now had a jacuzzi and
sauna inside the men's locker room and a swimming pool.
Chubby, who was no longer chubby, said, "Swimming sounds like such a good idea. I've got time before my next class. Would it be okay to use
the pool."
The coach said, "I guess it's okay. I haven't heard of any rules against it. Of course, we didn't even have a pool an hour ago. Go ahead."
Roger said, "I'll come with you except I didn't bring a swimsuit."
The coach said, "That's okay. In fact, I feel a compulsion to tell you that swimsuits are no longer allowed and not just here. I've got this strong
feeling that across the entire country, swimsuits are being banned from all swimming pools."
Chubby and Roger hesitated but then stripped and headed for the pool. On the way, Roger announced, "Hey, all my tattoos are gone. I saved
up a lot of money to get those tattoos and now they're all gone."
In the locker room, Jason said, "My tongue piercing is also gone and the hole is sealed up."
Jeff, Terry, John, Jason and some of the other guys began showering. Then suddenly Jeff felt hands on his body. "Hey, Terry, I thought you said
you weren't gay anymore."
Terry said, "I'm not. It's strange as I used to have sexual fantasies about being able to wash you but here I'm compelled to wash you by magic
and I don't feel anything sexual."
Jeff then noticed that John and Jason were washing each other and he noticed his own urge to help wash Terry. Jeff said, "This is freakin weird. I
feel like washing you too but you're right. I don't feel anything sexual about it. Instead, it feels like a duty. It feels like a job or like I'm in the
military and I've been ordered to wash you. I don't want to wash you but I feel compelled to fulfill my duty and responsibility by washing you."
They finished up and got dressed. They had all started walking with better posture and moving with military precision. They didn't slouch or
stroll anymore. They walked with dignity.
Jeff found more surprises when he went to his next class which used to be a business economics class but after the changes to the rest of the
country, this class now taught business ethics.
With everyone Jeff spoke with, he got the same impression. Everyone was surprised and confused by all the recent changes. There were some
complaints but not very many. Somehow, along with the changes came mental changes to help everyone except that the new way was better.
Jeff himself felt that way too. Although it took a bit to get used to these feelings of duty and responsibility to the point of self-sacrifice and he
was still amazed about how he had just washed Terry in the shower, somehow Jeff felt like everything was still alright in the world. He even had
this idea repeating itself over and over in his mind that he was now one of the best of men.
NOTE: Please continue the story but remember the theme "Best of Men."