**College Athlete's Unusual Summer Morning**

Jacob had never been so relieved to be home. As the summer sun filtered through the tall trees lining their driveway, he felt his stress melting away. College life, with its demanding athletic schedule and rigorous coursework, had been taxing. Now, being back in his childhood home for the summer break seemed like the perfect escape. Last night, though, had been exhausting. His mother was flying out early for a conference and required his help to pack. The evening morphed into night, and night into early morning; by the time they were done, it was close to 4 AM. Staggering up the stairs to his old room, Jacob’s only desire was to collapse into bed. But in his stupor, he stumbled into his little sister Chloe’s room, flopped down amidst her collection of stuffed animals, and immediately drifted off to sleep. When Jacob woke up, the sun had already climbed higher in the sky. His body ached with fatigue, and he felt an unusual tightness on his chest and around his waist. Groggily, he was more bemused than anything as he realized he was not in his room but surrounded by Chloe’s toys. That’s when he noticed the yellow nightie snugly hugging his muscular frame, barely covering his thighs, and revealing matching panties. "What the heck…" he muttered, shaking his head, trying to piece together the absurdity of the situation. With a sheepish laugh, Jacob peeled off the nightie and returned the panties to their drawer, realizing too late how they were frilly and several sizes too small for his athletic build. He absently opened another drawer and, without overthinking, slipped on a clean pair of panties and a matching bra. Suppressing a chuckle, he thought the tiny floral pattern didn’t exactly scream ‘college athlete.’ Still half-conscious, he wandered to the closet and pulled out one of Chloe's sundresses, a light, breezy number perfect for summer. He rationalized that changing back would be more trouble than it was worth, and besides, this mistake had amused him. Plus, he figured, it's just clothes—plenty of more important things deserved his attention. Finally making his way to the living room, Jacob sat down on the sofa, placing his legs on the table, and turned on the TV. His muscular legs, bulging at odd angles in the girlish sundress, caught the light, but he hardly cared. Picking up his video game controller, he immersed himself in the screen, deftly maneuvering his character through virtual worlds. Minutes turned to hours, and despite the unconventional outfit clinging to his form, Jacob felt at ease. A gust of summer wind blew through the open window, bringing with it the scent of freshly cut grass, blending seamlessly with the digital landscapes on the screen before him. Laughter bubbled up again as he remembered his reflection, the juxtaposition of his college athlete's physique with his sister’s dainty dress. In a hectic world where everything demanded utmost seriousness, Jacob cherished this whimsical, unexpected detour. The clothes seemed inconsequential against the backdrop of lazy summer days and unspoken familial bonds. Besides, he mused while looking at the piles of games around him, there were definitely more pressing things to worry about than his unconventional attire.