You'll Always Remember Your First Kiss
By Jena Corso
Edited By Angela Myers
Part 2
"Open mouth, insert foot," Laura woke up her sleeping brother.
"Get out, you pain in the ass. I'm trying to sleep," Greg yelled at his
sister, pulling the pillow over his head.
"Mom, he won't wake up," yelled Laura. "Can't you wake him after you drop
me off at practice?"
"Alright, but he's not going to fully cooperate with me," said their
mother. "It'll give him more time to sleep anyway. We'll stop at Cindy's,
and then I'll drop you and come back here and wake up the sleeping
beauty."
They let him fall back to sleep until finally about two hours later his
mother returned, shaking Greg awake.
"Gregory, wake up." His mother shook him. "Get in the shower. We've got a
busy day."
"Mom, come on it's Saturday and I usually sleep in," said Greg.
"Not today," said his mother, ripping off his sheets. "We've got a
schedule to keep."
A groggy Greg headed into the shower and then returned, seeing his mother
waiting for him.
"Hey mom, a little privacy please," said Greg.
"That's a privilege I'm afraid you lost after all your bullshitting last
night," said his mother. "You see I had the pleasure of having a long
conversation with Brad's mother this morning, and it seems you made quite
an impression on him."
"Yeah, so," said Greg. "That's what you wanted me to do, right?"
"That's true, but what I never expected was that you told her son it was
too bad he had to leave because it would have been wonderful to go to the
prom with him," said his mother. "You laid it on so thick that the boy was
actually crushed that he couldn't take you. She said you told him it was
just too painful to discuss, as you would have loved to have gone with
him."
"Yeah," said Greg laughing. "That was a blast jerking his chain. The guy
is like such a big wuss. I had to have some fun with all the shit you
girls put me through. That part I did enjoy."
"That's good to know Gregory, because based on their son kicking and
screaming, his parents have spent over a $1000 dollars to push back their
flights until tomorrow, so guess where you're going tonight?" said his
mother, standing with her arms folded.
"No goddam way mom?" said Greg, as his eyes almost popped out of his head.
"You can't make me do that."
"Really, can't I?" said his mother. "This time you committed to this, and
not me, even if you were joking. Last night it was punishment. Tonight
it'll be fun. I'm actually going to enjoy this. Until you're 21, you do
what I say, so I really don't care. Now stop giving me a hard time,
because we'll be meeting his mother at the mall later. She's dying to meet
you, so she'll be joining us dress shopping."
"Mom, please," whined Greg. "This boy really likes me. I mean Gwen. I
can't do this again."
"Ah, not my problem dear. Let's get you dressed," said his mother as she
tossed some panties on the bed now. "Oh, and if you have any ideas about
skipping out or destroying the night for this poor boy, I'd think again.
Your sister has already set up a facebook page for Gwen, with pictures of
you and Brad. You know she'll publish it and friend everyone you know if
you mess up this night for her or Brad."
"Mom, you wouldn't let her do that?" Greg begged.
"After what you did to this poor boy," said his mother. "I'd publish it
myself. Now get dressed!"
Greg couldn't believe this was happening again as he turned away from his
mother, stepping into the baby blue panties he lifted from his bed. When
he turned back around, she wasted no time buckling the little matching
training bra over his arms and buckling it in the back as he stood there
with a sour puss look on his face. She took him by the arm and dragged him
into her bedroom, sitting him at her vanity before she grabbed some sheer
nylons and stuffed each cup. When she was satisfied with his little bumps,
she switched on her blow dryer ,brushing through his hair as she removed
the moisture. She plugged in her hot rollers, flat iron, and curling iron
as he sat there annoyed as she tried to figure out what she wanted to do.
She then parted his hair right down the middle as she brushed through it
and over flipping it back and forth until any dampness was gone. She took
a wire brush now, brushing it all straight into her palm and grabbed a
large jaw clip, twisting it on top of his head as she clamped it in a
loose bun and turned her attention to his face.
"What a mug," teased his mother, as she began powdering his face. "Try not
to whine for a minute and I'll figure out the hair later. I'm not putting
too much makeup on you, but you need just enough for an everyday simple
look."
Greg stood there as she brushed on his blush and then some eye shadow. She
worked quickly as she darted back and forth between his lashes, coating
them and then took a dab from a little tub and rubbed it over his lips.
"Good enough to look like you just came from practice," said his mother,
lightly powdering him again.
"Practice?" whined Greg. "What practice?"
"Varsity cheer practice, of course," said his mother. "From what I
understand, you told Brad you and Laura were on the varsity team together,
so his mother agreed to meet us at the mall after practice."
"I'm going to the mall like this!" cried Greg. "In a cheerleader costume!"
"Yes, thanks to your big mouth, you've got to appear like you just came
from practice," said his mother. "It's easier than me putting another
whole outfit together for you anyway, and I think we won't have to tape
your little friend down there with the pleats, but we'll see. You might
also be ok if we put you in a dress with some layers."
"I know people there. What if someone sees me?" cried Greg.
"Don't worry about it. We're going to a high end fashion mall. Not the one
you and your friends hang out at," said his mother. "I promised your
sister she'd be in a designer dress, so guess what, so will you!."
His mother walked out of the room and returned with the varsity
cheerleader outfit. She wasted no time unzipping it as Greg stepped into
it as she zipped him up. As he sat on the bed, she slipped the little
ankle socks over his feet and then tied his sneakers.
"Mom, these are so tight," Greg moaned. "Can't I wear my own?"
"Oh stop, you're lucky we have some that fit you at all," said his mother.
"You won't be in this outfit that long, so shush and just pretend to be a
happy little girl for a while, please."
His mother went into his sister's room and dropped a plastic box of
accessories on her bed and looked at her watch.
"Not another one of those itchy headbands," Whined Greg, rolling his eyes.
"That thing annoyed me all night."
"I wasn't going to use one dear. Those are cute for a date look, but they
don't work with cheer hair silly," said his mother, pulling the jaw clip
and brushing. "Think about it if you were jumping and dancing, that
headband would pop right out."
"But obviously, I'm not a cheerleader," said Greg. "This is all bullshit.
I'm already sick of all these curls and crap. Just give me a ponytail, and
leave me alone!"
"Fine Gregory. I'm not going to embarrass us either," said his mother,
pulling the plug from the hot rollers, annoyed with him and opening her
drawer, putting her extensions away. "You're right. You're only supposed
to be coming from practice but look at how your sister always looks. She
never shows up anywhere a wreck. You want your hair in a pony, fine!"
She took the pointy tip of her rat-tailed comb and began creating a part
straight across the center of the top of his entire head, brushing his
hair furiously forward from ear to ear. Within seconds, his hair was
covering his face in a mess as she brushed the rest of the sides and back
away from his face.
"Mom, easy that hurts," cried Greg as she leaned his head forward,
brushing furiously.
"Oh does it, poor baby?" teased his mother as she filled her hands with
mousse and clenched some scrunchies between her teeth. "Sorry, but I'm
getting out all the tangles. A cheer pony isn't exactly the same as your
regular pony, in reality it's low maintenance style, but it does need some
big time hold."
His mother massaged the thick mouse throughout the front of his hair,
which hung in his face and again brushed through it. She took her
hairdryer and blew through it just a bit as he sat there wondering what
the hell she was doing. When she turned off the dryer, he know knew the
familiar feel as she brushed all the hair from the back and sides of his
head into her palm, and lifted it before he heard the snapping of the
rubber band.
"Feel more normal, now?" asked his mother as he reached up, feeling all
the hair off the back of his head before she slapped his fingers. "Don't
mess with my work."
"Not really, it's supposed to be at the back of my head, not pointing
upward," Greg sighed. "Can you move it back down. It'll feel better."
"But you'd look worse," said his mother, as she now added a second thicker
band, lifting it higher. "Remember you're a cheerleader, not a slob."
She focused her attention to the front of his head, lifting little
sections as she backcombed, teasing his hair and spraying a little section
at a time. She was like a machine backcombing and spraying before she
stretched a section away from his face towards her, and he watched her
insert her flat iron midway and drag it away from him towards her,
straightening it. When she finished each time, the section would just
topple in front of his eyes until she began lifting his hair straight up,
gathering the straight sections together between her fingers before she
bent them back. He stared at her, wondering what she was doing with a
mouth was full of bobbi pins, as he could feel her sliding them though his
hair near the knot of the pony, rotating back and forth.
"Close your eyes for a minute," she said, placing her palm over his face
as she saturated his forehead in hairspray and took her the tail of the
comb, tugging at his scalp as she lifted.
"We're done?" Greg asked, starting to get up.
"Yeah, in the front," said his mom, pushing his shoulders back down as she
went behind him now. "The back still needs work sweetie. Five more
minutes, but who knew you were in a rush to go dress shopping."
"That's not funny, mom," said Greg as he felt his mother tugging his hair
in different directions in the pony, tightening it. "I've just had it
sitting here like this."
"Oh please! You're lucky this was a practice look, or you'd really be
losing your mind if I had you sitting here doing row and rows of banana
curls like I do on your sister for competition," teased his mother. "Don't
tempt me Gregory!"
"Oh we're good, mom," said Greg, backing down. "I'm sitting patiently."
His mother now stepped over to the bed looking through the container of
accessories before Greg's eyes bulged as she held up a huge blue and white
bow.
"That's huge," whined Greg she walked behind him, ignoring his cries.
"Not for cheer, honey," said his mother as he felt her wind it in.
"Haven't you noticed the same ones on Laura?"
"Like I'd look at her," said Greg, annoyed as his mother now was twisting
her iron into a small section of his pony. "I though you said you were
done with all this curly crap."
"No, what I said was you weren't going to sit for an hour while I do tons
of banana curls. If you look over your shoulder, you'll see the spiral
curling iron sitting there," said his mother, basically ignoring him. "I
didn't say anything about doing nothing, though. This will be pretty quick
with this big barrel."
She wound and only let the iron sit in each little pony section for about
fifteen seconds as she worked, curling and spraying. He sat there having
little choice, until finally she placed it down and took her fingers,
running them through his hair, pulling at it before holding his pony
straight up and spaying it.
"Ok, you're looking adorable," said his mother, lifting his chin and
looking at her work.
She took her mascara wand and gave another coat to his eyes and freshened
his lip gloss before handing him a purse as he got up.
"Let me just change and then we're off honey," said his mother, going to
her bathroom.
Greg was happy to finally get up, but not too pleased when he spun around,
seeing his new look.
"I am so dead if anyone sees me," he said as he stared at himself
transformed into a varsity cheerleader.
In the front, his hair had been completely pulled back off his face and
arranged in a high poofy straight back look, which faded into the large
blue and white glitter outlined bow, which fronted his high pony. He
reached up his hand, touching his hair in the front, which felt like
concrete; barely moving as it rolled back, teased a three or four inches
above his forehead. He tilted his head to the left, getting the full view
of his hair exploding fountain style in large thick waves from the high
top pony, and twisted his body carefully, looking at himself in the cheer
outfit. It was extremely uncomfortable seeing his legs fully on display
from under the short skirt, but even more disturbing realizing his mother
was right, no little bump was on display, as it was hidden under the
pleats of the skirt. The cheer outfit was light blue in color, and trimmed
in white with some gold piping. Across his slightly enhanced chest were
the school letters in white and gold, and on his feet were simple white
reebok sneakers with light blue ankle socks, decorated with tiny pompoms.
His makeup looked quite natural, with pink blush and eye shadow, even
though his carnation pink lip gloss shined brightly and his lashes were
extremely thick.
"Ok Gwwweeen," said his mother, teasing him as she came out. "Let's go get
your sister. Sorry, I mean cousin, and hit the mall."
Greg followed his mother and quickly jumped in the car. They drove to the
school picking up Laura from practice and headed to the mall.
"OMG!! He's looks so cute, mom," said Laura, flicking his ponytail as she
jumped. "I am so excited about tonight."
"Stay calm, sweetie!" said his mother as they drove off. "I know you're
excited, but it's never good to let a boy feel like you are too crazy for
him."
"I think that ship has sailed already, mom," Greg said, sarcastically.
"Do I sense a little jealousy?" said Laura, snapping on him.
"Yeah right!" said Greg nastily. "You and mom put me in this shit. I'm not
jealous of anything!"
"I'm sorry my little cousin, but it wasn't me that got Brad all worked
up," said Laura. "I meant I have to give you credit. It couldn't have been
easy for him to say enough about his little date that his parents would
spend thousands to delay their trip for you anyway. Eeww."
"Girls, stop," yelled their mother.
"Sorry mom, but even though I have to admit he looks decent as a girl,
it's still hard to believe," said Laura. "You better be on your best
behavior at the mall, and especially once you meet your boyfriend's
mother. I doubt she wants her son to be with such a little bitch."
"I expect my niece to be a perfect little lady. A little charmer," said
his mother. "Right Gwen?"
"Yeeesss mom," said Greg, rolling his eyes.
"You better be, asshole. Don't embarrass us, and don't pick a dress that's
more expensive than mine," whined Laura. "Remember, this is my night, and
you're just there as arm candy for Brad."
"Laura, you know I hate that type of talk," said their mother, getting
annoyed. "I wouldn't worry about Gwen's dress either, because Brad's
mother is paying for it. I argued with her and she wouldn't take no for an
answer."
"Are you kidding me, mom? Those dresses are expensive. Wow, they must have
some money," said Laura. "But at least that's good for you, as you save
some money and I can buy a better dress now."
"Why bother, mom?" Greg teased. "She probably won't be in it that long
anyway?"
"I fucking hate you!" said Laura, grabbing his ponytail and yanking it
very hard from the backseat.
"Cut it out, girls," said their mother, breaking it up. "This is
ridiculous, and I'm not having this crap with either of you. Mess his hair
up and I just might not let you go to prom, Laura!"
"Sorry," said Laura.
Greg was stunned at his sister's attack from behind, and gave her the
nastiest look possible.
"Turn back around, Greg," said his mother. "And everyone calm down and
relax. We're almost there and I expect both of you on your best behavior.
Embarrass me, and you'll regret this day forever."
Greg sat there with his arms folded ,pouting, until finally they arrived.
As they pulled up, he saw Brad standing there with a well-dressed woman,
who he couldn't believe could be Brad's mother.
"You must be Gwen's aunt. I'm Hillary," said the woman, extending her hand
and hugging their mother as Brad took the opportunity to immediately hug
Greg.
"Yes, it's so wonderful to meet you in person. I'm Irene, and this is my
daughter Laura," said their mother as Hillary hugged her. "And obviously
this is Gwen."
"I'm so thrilled to meet all of you," said Hillary, shaking their hands
and squeezing Greg as she hugged him. "Oh Brad, she is so adorable. I see
exactly what you were raving about! What a beauty Laura is as well. I can
hardly wait to see you two dressed up. This is going to be so much fun.
Are you as excited about this as I am, Gwen. I bet you are?"
"Oh, well sure I guess," said Greg, looking at his mother for guidance.
"It's been quite a shock to us Hillary ,but of course she's absolutely
thrilled," said Irene. "Gwen's just a bit nervous, and the shy type."
"Oh don't be, sweetie," said Hillary, putting her arm around him. "When a
girl can look this pretty in a simple cheerleader outfit, wait until we
get you into some gorgeous dress. Look at my Brad, he gets nervous just
saying hello, but he got past those nerves and begged us to move our
flight so he could see you. So don't be nervous, because you two are going
to make a fantastic couple tonight."
"Oh thank you, mame," said Greg, ready to pee himself.
"Ok, well you guys have fun dress shopping, and I'll see you later mom."
Brad kissed his mother's cheek. "Mom, text me when you are going to pick
me up. I'll probably still be at the arcade."
"Ok dear," said Hillary.
"See ya girls," said Brad, squeezing Greg's hand gently and kissing his
cheek before whispering in his ear. "Thanks for tonight, and you are the
most beautiful cheerleader I've ever seen."
Greg's face was beat red from embarrassment as his mother smirked, seeing
Brad kiss his cheek and whisper to him.
"So, are we ready to shop ladies," said Hillary with enthusiasm.
"I'm dying to," replied Laura excitedly.
"This should be fun, and I know Gwen can hardly wait," said Irene,
struggling to contain her smile, staring at Greg as they began walking.
As they headed into a huge designer dress shop, Greg followed his mother
and sister like a nervous puppy dog as they discussed ideas with the
saleswomen and selected a few items off the rack.
"Hillary and I will sit here and you girls model for us," said Irene.
"You'll help your cousin, right Laura?"
"Of course, we'll help each other," said Laura as they both had a pile of
garments over their arm.
Greg followed his sister to the changing room as she could barely contain
her excitement. She quickly jumped into her first dress and ran outside to
model it, and then returned, helping him out of his cheer outfit as
reluctantly he let her dress him.
"This thing is huge," whined Greg as he stepped into a long emerald ball
type gown as she zipped him up. "Are they kidding?"
"So you'd rather be in a skimpy dress, then?" said Laura, holding up a
tiny silver one. "In a second, you'll be getting your wish, because this
one is the next one you'll have on. Now just go out there, shut up, and
model because we'll have to tape you up soon."
He quivered as he walked outside as the two mothers examined him.
"Spin for me slowly, dear," said Hillary, twisting her finger as he slowly
turned, seeing her examine every inch of him.
"Ok, honey, let's see the next one," said his mother.
Each time he returned to the dressing room his sister would help undress
and re-dress him, mostly caring about herself, but doing what her mother
wanted as she removed the duct tape from her purse and helped tuck him
back. He would model a silver sequin short dress, then a nude colored
mermaid style gown, followed by a red taffeta flowing ? length frock, then
a sea foam strapless cocktail dress, and finally an opal form fitting
backless tunic, with a sparkling puffy skirt before the sales woman
brought in a half dozen more.
He was becoming almost immune to modeling as he had tried on so many until
finally he realized he was alone as his sister had been gone a while. He
sat there waiting patiently until finally she returned smiling, as the
saleswoman now entered with her.
"Just keep the skirt on while she gets the right fit," said Laura,
unzipping the back of his tunic and tossing it on the bench. "We just
discussed your little fit problem."
"What problem?" said Greg, embarrassed ,covering his bare chest seeing his
sister point to her boobs when he realized what she meant. "Ooohh?"
"Meaning you need a little help," said Laura.
" Don't be self-conscious, dear. I'm here to help," said the woman, taking
his hands off his chest "I discussed this with Hillary and your aunt, and
we've all had this issue when we were your age."
"The blossoming issue," said Laura. "Like you haven't."
"It takes time to develop, and we all needed a little help when we were
young," said the woman, wrapping a padded bra over his chest and slipping
in his arms. "Before you know it, your hormones will be raging and you
won't need any help, but for now we'll need to make a few adjustment to
fill out these dresses, or they'll be sliding off you honey. Now just let
me do my thing and when we finally pick the final dress, we'll make sure
you have on the right undergarments, but for now we'll do this heavy
support and adjust it from there."
Greg stood painfully still as she tightened the straps on each arm and
then pulled at the little natural tissue he had under each cup. She slid a
few silicon inserts in and out of each cup, pushing and prodding, until
she finally got the nice firm fit she wanted as he looked down, astounded
at his little breasts in a nude colored underwire push up bra.
"See, that should work," said the woman, tightening the bra one last time
and satisfied with her work. "Ok, resume trying on your dresses, and they
should fit much better now, honey."
His sister was smirking as she helped him off with the skirt and into the
next dress. He looked down, seeing his little cleavage as he again modeled
for his mother and Hillary another five or six times, before finally he
saw his mother look at Hillary and her nodding back at Irene as she got
up.
"Don't move, sweetie," said his mother, touching the fabric as she circled
him.
"It's hard to beat a Versace," said Hillary, as she got up and they
inspected him closely. "This would work with those metallic shoes you were
mentioning, or even something darker than the dress."
"It would, but it's got to be too expensive Hillary, and I'm sure I don't
have a bag or shoes to match that for her," said Irene. "This is getting
very pricey!"
"Nonsense," said Hillary, smiling as she lifted his ponytail. "Indulge me
for a moment. May I?"
"Sure," said Irene nodding.
Hillary now proceeded to pull the scrunchie from his ponytail and play
with his hair, fluffing it out before holding it up and then to the left.
She grabbed a set of long dangling earrings and held one near his ear as
she moved his hair around trying to envision things.
"We have some pretty sensational options with this, and I know a few
stores where we'll find the right accessories to match this," said
Hillary. "Don't you just love it Gwen?"
"Uh well," stuttered Greg, twisting his eyes to his mother as she gave him
a look.
"I love it on her," said his sister, grinning as his mother approached,
touching the fabric. "Go for it, Gwen."
"No please. It's too tight," mouthed Greg silently to his mother and
sister. "I can barely breathe in this one."
"What was that Gwen dear?" questioned his mother.
"She said it took her breath away," said Laura smiling. "She's right. It's
so her, isn't it?"
"Good, it's decided then," said Hillary, ecstatic as she handed her credit
card to the saleswoman. "This dress was made for her Irene, and it's such
a nice contrast from Laura. I love that."
"I agree mom," said Laura smiling. "I think that is perfect for both of
us."
"Laura, please," said his mother, rubbing her chin and feeling emotional.
"I'm sorry Hillary, I'm just not used to her like this."
"I know, Irene," said Hillary, rubbing Irene's back. "They grow up so
fast, but you know every once and awhile it's nice to see them as
princesses again."
"Well, ok," said his mother, circling him and lifting his hair. "I've got
to do like half up or maybe sweep to one side, or something fancy here
then. This dress does give me some nice options. Well, let's go so we can
get started on getting you girls together."
"Irene, please, you won't need to worry about anything," said Hillary,
looking at her watch. "Girls, I have a surprise for you. Irene, I hope you
don' mind, but I took the liberty of booking the girls at the Pinache
salon at 4:30pm for the works. It's my little treat, and please don't
worry, it's on me of course."
"Really?" questioned Laura, getting super excited. "That would be like,
unbelievable!"
"Hillary, please I couldn't let you do that!" Irene interrupted. "That's
just too much! I planned on doing their hair and makeup. It's not a
problem, and we've still got to go shoe shopping."
"Irene, it's nothing, and I've already taken care of everything, so it
would be a shame to waste it," Replied Hillary, almost pleading with her.
"Please, I know how I've put you out on all this last second stuff ,so
come on. Look at the girls, you know they're dying for a good pampering
before the big night, and I'm sure you know their shoe sizes?"
Irene looked over at Laura, practically begging her with her fingers
folded together, and then at Greg, who was already stunned, staring at his
little boobs.
"Well, alright," said Irene, as Laura practically knocked her over,
hugging her. "But no more, Hillary. You're spoiling these girls rotten."
"I know, but I love it," said Hillary. "I never had a daughter, so I've
been looking forward to dressing one my whole life. I know I can get
carried away."
"Ok, thanks Hillary, please girls," said Irene as she ran over embracing
Greg, and Laura joined her.
"You ladies are welcome," said Hillary. "Now you girls go change, and
we've got to get moving."
Laura helped Greg quickly back into his cheer outfit and quickly they were
out of the dressing rooms.
"Irene, I'll drop the girls at the salon, while you wait for them to pack
up the dresses and pay for Laura's," said Hillary. "I'll meet you at the
mall in say thirty minutes."
"Sounds good," said Irene, watching Laura drag out her brother.
It was a short ride to the beauty salon as Laura walked arm and arm,
holding her brother, acting all giddy like two excited girlfriends.
"Good afternoon, Sebastian," said Hillary. "These are your 4:30
appointments, Laura and Gwen."
"How wonderful to see you young ladies," said Sebastian, flicking his
wrist. "I have them down for facials, a mani/pedi, hair, and makeup. I
hear this is for a prom tonight, so obviously we'll do appropriate styling
with some wonderful evening looks. Is there anything else ladies? Maybe
some lights, a little contouring, glam you up a bit?"
"Sebastian, I want the works for these girls. Don't tell Irene girls, but
don't skimp on them Sebastian. Spare no expense today dear," said Hillary,
smiling at them. "Not that these two need any major help, but let's do it
up right."
"So girls, did you have anything special in mind?" said Sebastian.
"Hillary, I was thinking about some foils to give me some dimension," said
Laura, with an inquiring look on her face. "Is that too much?"
"Absolutely not," said Hillary. "That's nothing. You get anything you'd
like dear, as long your mother would approve."
"Oh ,she would," said Laura. "I've been dying for them, and she was going
to do it herself, but this just all happened so suddenly."
"I know," said Hillary. "And did you have any preference, Gwen?"
"I don't even know where to start here?" said Greg, looking at his sister.
"I usually just go with what my aunt and cousin say."
"Don't worry dear. We've got some amazingly creative stylists here," said
Sebastian, turning his cheek and looking at his hair. "We can do quite a
bit with you. Now, you ladies head to the back and you can change into
some robes and we'll begin. When you come out, they'll be ready to wash
you out, and we'll discuss some options while we start your facials."
Greg didn't understand half of what they were saying as his sister quickly
helped him out of the cheer outfit.
"Nothing crazy, Laura. What is this foil shit you are talking about?" said
Greg as he slipped on his bathrobe. "I just want to get this night over
with."
"Its highlights, and you're not getting it. I am," said Laura as they
started out. "Don't' worry, last thing I want is you upstaging me anyway.
I'm sure mom will make them keep it simple, but obviously you'll have to
look appropriate so just go with the flow. It's no big deal, but you can't
look like a rag in that dress you picked."
"I didn't pick anything," whined Greg, following her.
"I know dear, and that's not a big deal," said a woman, startling them as
he looked up as she wrapped a thick plastic cape around his neck. "I'm
Nancy and I'm your stylist, Gwen. Sebastian will do Laura, and I'll do
your hair. Now from this point on just relax, and let me concentrate on
making you beautiful. Sit."
"Oh, sorry," said Greg, rattled as she patted her chair. "Sure, I guess."
As Greg sat down, she removed the pins in his hair, letting down his
little loose poof and ran her fingers through it, analyzing it.
"Can I see that dress again?" said Nancy, taking Hillary's cell phone as
she came over.
"Here, look at these too," said Laura, showing her pics from her phone of
the date from yesterday, as she sat in Sebastian's chair next to her
brother.
"Did she have in a couple of wefts in this one?" said Nancy.
"Yes, my mom's clip ins," said Laura. "They have the same texture and
color."
"Got it! So girls, here's what I think and Sebastian chime in please,"
said Nancy brainstorming. "Laura, if you're set on doing deep foils, which
I think would looking amazing on you, then my suggestion would be that we
can do Balayage on Gwen, and that that will be a nice contrast ladies, and
definitely accentuate what you are doing with your dresses."
"That sounds so trendy," said Hillary. "I love that idea."
"It can be trendy. It's hot right now, and these are young girls, so we
want to keep hip yet be a bit formal for a prom," Sebastian explained.
"That picture you gave me Laura of ScarJo in a crossed updo with a few
tendrils and a high back I think would look wonderful on you, especially
with your face shape and definitely after the foils. I think you'll dazzle
with what you'll be wearing."
"If we do that on Laura, then I suggest we do something chic and tight on
Gwen. If I get the tones and fade of the Ombre to really blend well, then
we can really pull that off, especially if you let me go a little romantic
with a style. I think it could look amazing with her dress. Said Nancy.
"She'd definitely need some major layering, but the end result would be
sensational. How does that sound, Gwen?"
"Wow, confusing honestly," said Greg, looking at his sister, w giving him
a stern look. "But sure sounds like you really know your stuff ,and it's
a, well let's say, a different type night out for me."
"Thanks, honey. I know it's a big night out. Don't be nervous, girl," said
Nancy, putting her hands on his shoulders. "You're going to be gorgeous.
So Hillary, we'll start with some shaping on both girls, and then we'll do
the foils and Balayage. Once we start , we'll begin the facials and makeup
and then we'll weave in their nails while they're rolled up. Oh, and Laura
not so much, but I'm going to suggest we do a little threading on Gwen. So
are we good with all that ladies?"
"That's fabulous," said Hillary. "I can't wait to see them."
"Good, then let's go wash you out ladies. We've got work to do," said
Sebastian as they followed them to the back.
Nervously, Greg sat across from his sister, not really understanding the
lingo as Nancy leaned his chair back. She adjusted the positioning of his
head, lifting his hair into the sink and switched on the water as she
scrubbed his scalp. It was quite relaxing as he sat with his eyes closed
as she massaged his head, peaking over seeing his sister a next to him
getting the same treatment as Nancy walked away for a minute while he sat
there, feeling a little tingling at his scalp.
"Well, don't you look so relaxed today?" said a familiar voice, as Greg's
eyes popped open.
"Cindy?" mumbled Greg, stunned to see her looking down at him with a head
full of curlers.
"Yup, it's me," said Cindy. "How interesting seeing you here, Gregory."
"Oh, yeah. Uuumm," stuttered Greg. "Quite a surprise. So Cindy, about
yesterday. I'm really really s--."
"Stop right there my little friend, GGGGGwen," said Cindy, getting
annoyed. "No need to dwell in the past, as obviously I'm feeling better."
"Oh thank goodness," Greg said nervously. "Wait, you know about Gwen?"
"Of course, I'm looking at her, aren't I? Whose cheerleader outfit did you
think you were in today?" said Cindy. "Your mother borrowed it from me?"
"Oh shit," said Greg, embarrassed. "Wow, hope you're not still mad at me."
"Funny you mention shit, isn't it. Yeah, I've stopping shitting myself
finally, but am I mad at you?" Whispered Cindy in his ear. "Of course not.
Why would I be mad about going to the prom with the school's biggest
dweeb, when I should have been going with a hot hunk? That wouldn't get me
mad, would it?"
"Cindy, I'm sorry?" whispered Greg. "If I could have predicted any of
this, you know I would never have done it. Please, I'll make it up to
you."
"Oh, you will alright," Cindy giggled. "This should be fun tonight, and
don't worry, I'm sure the lovely Gwen will be more beautiful than ever
tonight."
"That's not funny." Greg was getting annoyed.
"You're right, beauty is a serious business," said Cindy, in a serious
tone. "That's why I'm so glad you came here. I bet you didn't know that
Nancy is a good friend of my aunt, and she's an amazing stylist. I told
her you were my friend and I overheard that wonderful discussion with
Brad's mother, so I don't you need to worry about a thing, because what
they've got planned for you should knock Brad's socks off."
"What did you tell her? She was suggesting all sorts of stuff to Brad's
mom that I didn't understand!" whined Greg. "Cindy please!"
"No reason to shit your pants like I did, dearie. It's just hair and
makeup," Cindy smiled. "See you later ,when you're beautiful."
Greg began sitting up to yell at Cindy as Nancy came back, pushing his
head back as she gave it one final rinse.
"So, you look like you had a nice chat with Cindy," said Nancy, making
small talk as she scrubbed him. "She's a great girl, now let's get moving
because I've got to get going on you and still take out her set. It'll be
exciting for you girls tonight."
"Oh, I can hardly wait," said Greg sarcastically as she dried his head and
wrapped it in a towel.
He followed her to her chair as she parted the wet hair down the middle
and combed it straight down. He was shaking a bit as he could see through
the wet hair in the mirror as she worked behind his back, stretching some
sections and trimming away just small clippings between her fingers.
"I'm sorry sweetie," said Nancy, spinning his chair away from the mirror.
"I'll do the princess reveal thing for you later. I know this can be
exciting but nerve racking when you have a big date and you're getting a
new cut."
Greg wasn't sure whether he should be nervous or fume inside, as he sat
there trying to tune out the stretching and snipping as Nancy worked. When
she finished the back, she lifted and trimmed at each side, as it wasn't
too bad, seeing nothing but small trimmings roll down his cape as she
worked. Finally she brushed most of his damp hair away from him before
creating a vertical part that extended from a few inches below and behind
his right ear and extended across to the other. He looked out through his
long damp hair until she took the middle from temple to temple between her
fingers and brushed through it a few times, before positioning her fingers
on his face at lip level and startling him, snipping straight across.
"Sorry sweetie," said Nancy as she twisted the section before clipping it
on top his forehead. Sometimes I get that nervous reaction when i layer.
Try to sit still ok, as we're going to start the Balayage now?"
She brushed through the majority of his hair, now parting it down the
middle and creating almost two large loose pigtails like sections on each
side. When she finished, he could see that she had put on her gloves and
was picking at each side, smothering the lower 3 or 4 inches and wetting
them as he sat there patiently, wondering what she had just snipped from
his hair.
"Ok round one, sweetie," said Nancy. "They'll start you facial now and
I'll see you in about twenty to thirty minutes. I'm going to tilt you back
a little, just let you hair hang down. Don't touch it as it as it'll be
damp while it processes. You're in good hands."
A woman now began coating his face with some oils as she massaged the
substance in with her fingers. When she finished, she would gently pat his
face, removing the moisture, repeating the process a few times before
massaging in a cream and switching on a small motorized buffer as she
began cleaning his skin. He was almost falling asleep when finally she
switched it off, wiped down his face, and another woman appeared, holding
out what looked like fishing line as she pushed his lids, holding them
with her fingers. He could feel a soft touch at his brows as she seemed to
be pushing at him before she eventually allowed him to open his eyes.
"About five more minutes, Gwen," said Nancy, as he saw her above him now.
"Curl her lashes while we're waiting, and that'll put us ahead for later."
Greg had no idea how to comment, seeing the lash curler squeeze at his
upper lash on the right eye as he sat watching Nancy coat the edge of a
false lash with glue before finally released him. A quick blink was
quickly replaced with Nancy's finger pressing and holding at his upper
lash line before she finally released him as they wasted no time
positioning the curler, squeezing the other lash.
"Oh perfect!" screeched Nancy happily as a timer went off as she pushed
down the other lash on his left eye now. "One sec for this to take, and
we'll wash you out, hon."
As Nancy finally removed pressure from his left eye, she then rose his
chair back up and tapped his thigh to follow her to the sink. He knew the
drill, sitting back as she cautiously dipped the back of his hair into her
basin and switched on the water.
It was quick this time as she did a speedy rinse before she sat him back
up and he could see her take a brush before pulling his hair off his
shoulders with her plastic gloves on. For the first time he was alerted
that she was using some chemicals on his hair as he could see her dipping
the brush in a bowl before applying the mixture, painting about 4-6 inches
from the root as she stretched his hair saturating in a downward motion.
"What's going on now?" Greg asked, getting worried now. "This seems to be
taking forever."
"You're such a nervous Nellie, Gwen," said Nancy, taking off her gloves.
"As you get older, you'll learn you can't rush beauty and everyone's hair
processes differently. We're in the second part of the Balayage process,
and your hair is lifting perfectly, so just close your eyes and take it
easy. In the meantime, I'm going to start your makeup."
Nancy rolled over a large cart and opened a few cases with "MAC" on the
cover. With her fingers, first she began dotting foundation all over his
face and then carefully blended with a little sponge. She seemed to be
mixing and matching tones as she worked under his eyes and down the sides
of his nose with a liquid, before taking some form of powder across the
bridge of his nose, forehead, chin, and neck area.
"You're going to be glowing tonight," said Nancy, brushing blush to his
cheeks. "So tell me about Brad. I hear he's a hunk."
"I can't think of him like that," cried Greg. "I just think of him as a
friend."
"I feel for you honey," said Nancy, taking a liquid liner to his lids. "It
has to be hard to meet a guy that likes you this much, and you know is
leaving."
"Oh, yeah of course," said Greg, playing along as she began blending his
eye shadow.
"Well no matter what, just enjoy the night," said Nancy, brushing on some
mascara on him.
"Thanks," said Greg, rolling his eyes as she caught him doing it.
"No seriously, Gwen," said Nancy, outlining his lips with her pencil.
"It'll only hurt inside if you let it Gwen. At your age, they'll be plenty
of boys interested in you. Trust me when I'm done with you, you'll need to
beat them off with a stick."
"That's ok, Nancy," said Greg as she began filling in his lips with a
brush. "I just want to get it over with."
"You say that, but no, you don't," said Nancy, carefully glossing them up.
"Trust me, we've all been nervous on nights like this. It'll be a night
you'll never forget, because trust me, I remember every little detail
about my first prom. Just embrace the night and enjoy being the belle of
the ball regardless of the future. Now I'm going to wash your hair out and
we're right on schedule."
Nancy switched on the sink, again taking her time washing, rinsing, and
conditioning his hair. When she was satisfied, she sat his chair back up,
wrapping his hair in a towel as he sat forward. She removed and changed
his wet cape as she led him back to her chair as he sat down as she now
brushed his hair away from face. To his right, he could see her grabbing
long silver pins, squeezing the little hinge as she slipped them into his
hair, lifting sections as she brushed through some others. She began
working rapidly now as he watched her select the first red roller, tug a
small section of his hair while coating it in a gel ,and twist it into his
hair vertically.
The small talk about boys was gone now as the uncomfortable conversation
was stifled with her clenching some pins in her mouth as she clipped
section after section and twisted in rollers. As she finally came around
to the front, she used some bigger rollers at his crown before stretching
a hairnet over his head and tapping his thigh.
"Ok, let's get you under dryer number four, and I'll have the nail techs
work on you while you set," said Nancy as he followed her across the room.
As Greg sat, she pulled down the bonnet, switching on a timer before two
women began his nails. He didn't mind the slight massage on his feet as
the first tech worked on his toes while the other placed his left hand on
a small fold out table as she began pushing at his cuticle.
"You ok, Cuz!" said his sister, startling him as she tapped on the bonnet.
"What do you think?" said Greg sarcastically, looking at his sister all
made up, also with a head full of rollers.
"Honestly, I think your makeup looks incredible," Laura said. "I'm
actually looking forward to seeing how your hair turns out. I think you're
going to look amazing tonight."
"Isn't that fucking great?" said Greg nastily, startling the nails techs
as they looked up.
"Hey, I'm trying here. Don't be bitchy to me, or embarrass us," said
Laura, lifting the bonnet and speaking in his ear before dropping it back
down. "Sorry ladies, she's just nervous. It's a big night."
Greg sat there annoyed as he watched his sister walk over to her
hairdresser's station, sitting down as he was taking out her curlers. He
had really nothing else to look at as he could see Sebastian un-roll each
strand and insert pin after pin as he watched her updo taking shape as it
rose in height, being erected on top of his sister's head. He felt like he
was really baking with his left hand under a dryer while they worked on
the other, before finally Nancy returned lifting it as she checked him
after hearing a beeping sound.
"I think it's holding nicely," said Nancy, switching off the dryer and
unrolling a sample. "You cool down a bit while they finish your nails, and
then we'll take down your set, honey."
He sat there patiently, having little choice as he noticed his mother come
in now and walk over, chatting with his sister while Sebastian was
finishing up her hair. She turned and smiled at him as she gave him a
little wink before she returned to chatting with Laura and then walked
back outside. Within a few minutes, she returned carrying a few large
garment bags and a few shopping bags with her cell phone glued to her ear
as she followed Sebastian to the back room. When she returned, she headed
towards Greg as she was just a few steps ahead of Nancy.
"How'd you like your day of beauty, little missy," teased his mother,
looking over his hair and lifting his chin smiling as she saw his face.
"Oh, I'd say she loved it," said Nancy, as she cut in. "You must be his
Aunt. Hello, I'm Gwen's hairdresser Nancy."
"Wonderful to meet you, I'm Irene, Hello," said Irene. "So she's been no
problem then? I'm happy to hear it, as she can be a bit bitchy at times?"
"She's been an absolute doll. I mean obviously she's been a bit nervous,
but who wouldn't be under the circumstances," said Nancy. "I remember when
I was her age, and how nervous I was around a cute boy, let alone worrying
about my hair and dress and everything. Even without all that, it can be
so nerve racking asking for a makeover. I give her a lot of credit
deciding to go trendy with the cut and color she picked, but it's going to
look sensational with the dress."
"Really! This is so out of character for her," said his mother, turning
and giving him a smirk. "I'm so looking forward to seeing the end result,
but her makeup I have to say is fabulous."
"So let's do it, sweetie," said Nancy, switching off the nail dryer. "Your
nails turned out just like you wanted, didn't they?"
"Well?" said Greg, stuttering, now, all worried as he looked down at his
long shiny cranberry colored nails.
"Gorgeous choice, honey. I love some of the little nail jewels," said his
mother, pinching him. "She'll have to get used to nails like this. She's
more used to biting them."
Greg was fuming inside now as he followed Nancy back to her salon chair.
He sat there as his mother and Nancy chatted away as he tried tuning out
everything while Nancy removed his curlers. She seemed to work mostly with
her fingers and a pick, separating and arranging his curls as she was
saturating him section by section in hairspray. When she got to the front
of his head, she tugged at his hair, twisting in her curling iron as she
pulled it left as he was annoyed by the tension and her pulling his roots.
He looked up, seeing her pull it across his face while she spayed it again
before digging into his scalp behind his ear on the right.
"So pretty," said his mother, wiping a tear as finally Nancy unclipped his
cape. "Not at all what I expected, and I'm not used to seeing her like
this. She looks beyond gorgeous."
"I think you'll love it even more after you see her dressed," said Nancy.
"I'll touch you up when you come out Gwen, and maybe you're Aunt too."
His mother wiped her runny mascara as she led him to the back room,
knocking on the door as Laura let them in.
"Good, you're ready," said their mother. "You can help me."
"Yup, just a sec," said Laura, putting in her earrings. "Ok, off with the
robe, Greg."
Greg stared at his sister, who was in a flashy red, short cocktail type
dress. He looked down, amazed at how tall she looked with stiletto red
sling backs, and with the poofy skirt part of her dress barely reaching
mid-thigh as she knelt in front of him, rolling some sheer nude hose up
his legs. As she stood gently stretching the hose on each side, it was the
first time he could remember seeing her have such cleavage, as it was
impossible to miss in the low cut v-shape of the strapless dress.
"Hold your sister's shoulder and step in," said their mother as they
lowered and opened his dress.
It was strange grabbing her bare shoulder and trying not to focus on the
dress rising up his body that he was about to be imprisoned in for the
evening, as he stared at the side of her face, not used to seeing her so
heavily made up. As it passed his waist, she shifted as he stood flat
footed to help his arms through the little straps as his mother guided the
zipper up his back and snapped a few clasps.
"It is perfect with the hair I must say," said Laura, leaning in and
squeezing his cleavage as the curled bun of her updo grazed his face.
"Careful with the big bun, Laura," said his mother, teasing as she caused
Greg to sneeze.
"Sorry! There's so much hairspray on this thing!" said Laura, quickly
checking with her fingers to make sure it didn't move. "I'm not used to
having this big updo."
"Careful not to rub, or you'll ruin your makeup Gregory," said his mother,
handing him a tissue. "Just blot dear."
"This is annoying." Wiping his nose as his mother was putting in his
earrings.
He stood there feeling the weight as his sister snapped a bracelet over
his wrist and then secured the clasp around his neck.
"Are you kidding, mom?" whined Greg immediately as she opened his shoe
box. "I can't walk in those."
"Did you think you'd be in sneakers with this dress?!" said Laura
sarcastically, taking the shoe from her mother and sticking in his foot.
"You'll be fine, dear," said his mother, as his sister fastened the strap.
"If you feel wobbly, just remember heel to toe and you'll have to get
comfortable holding Brad's arm like every other girl. If you do that,
you'll balance easily until you feel more comfortable. Stand up and try
them out. Honestly, they're not that high. I knew this could worry you so
I went as low as I could, but like Laura said, you've got to be in
appropriate shoes dear."
"See, not so bad," said Laura as he stood up and she held his arm as he
took a step. "Those are like 3 inch heels. Mom could have put you in 4 1/2
s like me."
"Ladies, your chariot has arrived," said Sebastian, knocking on the door.
"And what a beautiful limo it is."
"A limo!" screamed Laura.
"Yes, Alex's father got it for you four," said Irene. "Now let's get out
there, because the boys are waiting."
Greg was shaking uncontrollably as he took his first steps in heels, with
his mother holding his arms.
"Are you kidding me!" Cried Greg, quickly forgetting about his heels as he
looked across the room, getting the first real glimpse of himself in the
full length mirror as they turned the corner into the salon.
"I know it may be shocking at first, honey," said his mother as she walkd
with him "Stay calm and don't embarrass us."
As Greg approached the mirror, his shock level from yesterday had
escalated way beyond what he expected at seeing his image. It was hard not
to focus on his body swaying, which resulted from his heel to toe motion
with him in his criss-crossed strappy silver opened toed 3 inch spikey
sandals, which had a large prism like jewel sparkling just above each big
toe behind his cherry red toe nails. He was easily distracted by his
pushed up cleavage, held tightly in place by a firm underwire push up bra,
and above the jiggley falsies under his dress.
He looked almost princess like, dragging the small ruffled train of the
sky blue Versace Atelier floor length chiffon evening dress as he walked.
His left leg poked out slightly in a thigh length thin slit as he moved
closer to the mirror, gazing at the layer upon layer flowing from the
skirt in this belle type gown. He stopped putting his hands on his hips,
realizing how ultra-tight the fully embroidered section was on top,
pinching his natural waistline and holding up his boosted bust area. As he
flexed his hips, he couldn't help but notice the amazing shine from the
single simple round diamond pendant necklace that sat motionless between
his breasts, and the long drop diamond earrings that almost touched his
shoulder blades, swaying just a touch as he twisted.
"Wait, is this going to wash out," said Greg, pulling at his hair now and
then, touching the back of his neck. "No way mom, she didn't. No wait,
it's pined up like Laura's, right?"
His mother smirked, looking at his sister as they crossed eyes at each
other as he turned, pulling at his hair slightly. She could see he was
getting upset as she walked over, rubbing his back as he twisted his neck.
"When it's curled up, it looks shorter than it really is honey," said his
mother, comforting him as he was fidgeting.
He twisted back and forth, lifting the hair on the back of his head which
was well of his shoulders now and pulled a few curls, which sprung right
back. He was stunned seeing his new cut and color, realizing now it just
wasn't pinned up. His hair had been sheered to a long bob length a few
inches off his shoulders now and also cut in many layers. At the top, it
was still his natural brown color, but it slowly changed, becoming two
toned, getting lighter and lighter until it was honey blonde on the ends.
His part now had been placed on the left side, and in front, his hair had
been trimmed into long side bangs which swept across his forehead,
blending into the curls on the right. Circling his head were layer after
layer of vertical loose spiral curls, with the exception of the left side,
where a rhinestone barrette pinned them behind his exposed ear, adding to
the starlet look.
"You look incredible," said Hillary, running over and hugging him. "The
hair and the makeup. Nancy, you've outdone yourself. She looks like she
should walk the red carpet."
"I can't believe it's me," said Greg, again touching his neck and pulling
at his hair. "I usually just wear my hair in a ponytail."
"I know sweetie, but not anymore. It takes some guts for girls like us to
cut it but trust me, it's liberating," said Nancy, unclipping one of her
extensions and showing Greg. "I use them all the time, and you will too
for variety. I save like forty five minutes every day that it used to take
drying and flat ironing. Now, if you really want to stay curly, I can do a
spiral perm or even a body wave in maybe two weeks or so, but not yet with
all the chemicals we used to get the Omrbe look. For every day, you can
just flat iron or loosely curl it and bobs like this don't take much
maintenance. It's perfect on a girl your age."
"I love the side bangs you added too. I think it's even prettier than the
picture you showed me from that magazine," said Hillary to Nancy.
"Really? I didn't know she showed you a picture of what she wanted? Not
that she doesn't look incredible Nancy?" said Irene, surprised and giving
him a look. "My niece has certainly been full of surprises these last few
days."
"Oh, her good friend Cindy gave it to me, and told me she's been dying to
try it. I knew it went with the dress and I knew she was nervous, but I
don't think she could have made a better choice," said Nancy, opening a
teen magazine and pointing to a few pictures. "Ever since Miley bobbed her
hair and did the ombre color with it, a lot of teen girls have been doing
it. You know, before she went really dramatic and did the platinum pixie.
Anyway, I took that look and just added the spirals to make it more
formal. When I looked at Gwen's face shape, I knew it would work on her,
kind of like Christina Applegate's look in Samantha Who, just with the
ombre coloring. They have the same face shape."
"They do, actually," said his mother, looking up and down at the magazine
and Greg. "Amazing."
"It's time girls," said Hillary. "You look beautiful!"
"One last touch up please," said Nancy, just brightening up his blush
before tossing a number of things in his bag. "Just pucker up for me and
hold it until I tell you, sweetie."
He was speechless as he puckered in front of everyone as she pumped up the
pink at his cheek bones as he blinked almost uncontrollably, batting his
long false lashes. It was hard to concentrate on what anyone was saying
,seeing in the background staring at his eyelids decorated in pearly pink
eye glitter, which faded perfectly into opal and soft blues shadows that
were blended at the outer crease of his eyes. When she was happy with his
cheeks, she unscrewed the cap of his lip gloss, adding a fresh sparkly
coat on top of his cranberry lips and tossed it in his purse, handing it
to him.
His sister took his arm as they walked together as girlfriends out of the
salon. It was surreal seeing Brad and Alex in tuxedos, each with a bowtie
matching their dresses, waiting for them as they stood in front of the
limo.
"Wow, you look incredible," said Brad, bending down and kissing his cheek
as he was ready to pass out, shaking.
"Thanks," said Greg, looking down at his manicure as Brad had taken his
wrist gently and tied a floral wrist corsage onto his wrist.
"Are you cold?" whispered Brad, seeing him shaking as Hillary handed him a
rose and a pin.
"Do you need help pinning on the lapel corsages, girls?" said Hillary,
taking it right back. "Here, I'll help you Gwen. I know you're not used to
those nails, and it's been a world win day. You better treat her like gold
tonight. She's been wonderful all day."
Of course, mother," said Brad, kissing his mother's cheek before putting
his arm around Greg. "I plan on it."
"Good, she's not used to being in heels like this either, so guide her and
be careful, her dress is very delicate," said Hillary, lecturing him.
"Mom, I got it. We're fine," said Brad, halting his mother's lecturing.
"Trust me, she's in good hands."
"Fine," said his mother, stopping and grinning "Smile and give me some
pretty poses, you guys. Big smiles. You guys look gorgeous together."
Greg was now standing there, giving his best big smile as it was all
sinking in that he was someone's prom date while Hillary was snapping
away, as was his mother with her little camera phone.
When she finished, Brad took his hand as he now found himself sitting next
to Brad and across from his sister in the limo as they drove off. His
sister practically attacked Alex, making out the second the limo turned
the corner as he was almost relieved to be away from Hillary and the
salon, gazing out the window and tuning out the world. The music was
pretty loud, so there wasn't much conversation until Laura turned it down,
taking a breath as she looked at him, smiling.
"So, I'm so glad you convinced your mom to move your flight Brad," said
Laura, opening her compact and fixing her lips. "It was such a pleasant
surprise for us when we woke up today."
"It was for me too. It wasn't easy, but now that she's met Gwen, obviously
she knows how special she is," said Brad as Greg turned his head,
realizing Brad's arm was around his shoulder now.
"Oh, she's been talking about this non-stop," said his sister, stirring
the pot. "Brad's so this, and Brad's so that."
"Really," said Brad, getting embarrassed as he squeezed Greg and softly
rubbed his neck.
"Laura!" whined Greg, looking at his sister nastily.
"Sorry, I didn't mean to spill any girl talk cuz," said Laura, feeling
bad. "Careful resting too much on his forearm. You wouldn't want to
flatten any curls you just spent hours getting."
"Oh, sorry," said Brad, as Alex was relieved as he took his arm off him.
"Thanks," said Greg, sitting forward.
"Uumm well. Your hair looks great," said Brad, making conversation. "I
hope you didn't cut it for just me."
"Well, I kind of did," said Greg, rolling his eyes out the window as his
sister gave him a little kick.
"You're incredible. Not many girls would go that far for one night. I'm so
flattered, but you could have shaved your head and I'd be dying to spent
time with you," said Brad, slipping his fingers through Greg's. "I wish I
wasn't going to Germany. This is killing me."
"Believe me. This is killing me too," said Greg, giving his sister a dirty
look as the limo pulled up.
Everyone got out now as Greg had no choice but to hold on to Brad's arm as
they walked inside. They sat for a while drinking some punch and sharing
some small talk before Laura abandoned her brother as she and Alex found a
quiet spot, exchanging tongues. It was weird as Brad was dragging him
everywhere, showing him off, and introducing him to everyone as his date.
He held on to Brad's arm, balancing as best he could as he grew accustomed
to his shoes and being pranced around as Brad's eye candy.
"Ewwhh, Gwen Hanlon," said Cindy, running over. "Don't you look sexy
tonight? I'm lovin' the look girl."
"Hey Cindy," said Greg, giving her the dirtiest look. "Thanks and you look
great too."
"I know," said Cindy, almost snarling at him as she squeezed Brad's bicep.
"But of course I'd look even better on a big strong boy's arm."
"What was that about?" said Brad. "Is she mad at you for us getting
together?"
"I guess," said Greg. "You know, I was the fill in for her, right?"
"Yes, I know," said Brad, looking into Greg's eyes. "But you're no fill
in. I was never into her, and I was going for my good friend Alex. Then
the most amazing thing happened and you showed up out of nowhere. It was a
dream come true. Come on, let's dance."
Before he knew it, Brad had dragged him on to the dance floor and
positioned him, ready for a slow dance.
"Brad, I'm not much of a dancer," whined Greg as Brad wasted no time
slipping his fingers between his and facing him.
"I doubt that," whispered Brad in his ear, sending a chill down his spine
as his lips slightly touched his ear.
It was nauseating to feel Brad's large right hand caressing his back and
the tender touch of his left fingers intermingled with his right hand,
rubbing it so softly. He was being spun ever so slowly as they danced,
gently resting his head on Brad's shoulder, sickened by touch after touch,
stroking him ever so tenderly.
"May I have your attention, please?" said a voice over the speaker. "We'll
be announcing our king and queen of the prom now. The votes are in, and if
you've been nominated, please step on to the stage."
"Good luck you two," said Cindy, coming over.
"Oh, we didn't enter," said Brad. "We're just enjoying a nice dance."
"Of course you did," said Cindy. "It was all Gwen was talking about at the
salon today. Don't worry, you two got my vote."
Greg was ready to kill Cindy as he heard them call Brad and Gwen to the
stage with four other couples. He walked hand in hand with Brad, they
stood up there being announced as he watched the crowd stare at them in
anticipation. He looked down, seeing his sister standing there with Alex
give him a wink as she was grinning from ear to ear.
"And congratulations to Alex and Laura, our new king and queen," yelled
the announcer, as his sister went crazy screaming and crying as her
boyfriend embraced her.
Everyone hugged her as Greg felt a great sigh of relief, seeing the tiara
pinned on her head as she wasted no time deeply kissing Alex as everyone
applauded. When the kiss broke, she could barely contain her excitement as
flash bulbs popped and she was on cloud nine.
"Let's have one more round of applause please for Alex and Laura," said
the announcer pausing. "Just before we let these lovely couples off the
stage. Should Laura and Alex be unable to maintain this honor, please
congratulate our first runners up, Brad and Gwen."
Greg stood stiff as a board, stunned as the spot light was now shining
into his face as people started applauding. He looked straight ahead,
seeing Cindy barely able to contain her laughter as the white