I was startled back to reality as I heard a bedroom door slam upstairs.
Mikey was not all that happy about being sent to his room but it served
the brat right. I couldn't believe he would be that mean tonight. But
his punishment would be short lived since he had plans to spend the
weekend at his friend's house.
"Honey, are you all right?" My mom asked me.
"Yes mom, I'm fine. Really."
"Good. I really must teach that brother of yours some manners. He's
getting worse and worse." Mom said with a very ominous tone to her
voice.
"Yes he is. He's been very unruly of late." Aunt Alice chimed in.
"Well he won't get away with it. And I will certainly not let him ruin
Danielle and Jason's big night. I'll deal with him later. Right now I
want to get a few pictures of my beautiful daughter and her handsome
date before we all leave. Jason, why don't you stand next to Danielle
over here and I'll take a few pictures."
As Jason moved to stand besides me, Mom snapped a few pictures.
"Jason, why don't you take Danielle's corsage off and make believe
you're putting it on her wrist. I think that would make a really cute
picture. Okay, okay, that looks good. Okay, hold it. Got it. How about
one with you two arm and arm? . Danielle, put your right arm through
Jason's left arm. That's it. Great. Okay, how about some big smiles you
two. You're supposed to be happy. That's better." Mom said as we all
started laughing.
When she had Jason stand next to me and I felt his hand on my waist, I
actually felt goose bumps on my legs and arms. I wasn't used to being
that close to a boy and I was a bit surprised by my reaction.
"Now I think we should get a few of you two sitting together on the
couch and maybe one on the porch. I think those two shots will look
cute. You know you two really do make a cute couple." Danielle, I also
want to take a few shots of you alone. You don't mind do you, Jason?"
"Oh no, that's fine."
It felt strangely exciting to be posing like a model before Jason and
my aunt with mom playing the part of the fashion photographer. Standing
there dressed in the most feminine fashions, I felt like a movie star
for the night. What's more, I actually was having fun posing. I felt so
much more mature and grown up as I posed for each picture. Perhaps it
was just the setting, perhaps it was my first time wearing such a
pretty prom dressed or perhaps it was I more fully accepting and
enjoying my newfound image. Whatever it was, I liked the feeling. Mom
even had an evening shawl for me to use to cover my shoulders in case I
got cold later and I felt even more glamorous as she snapped a few
pictures of me wrapping the shawl around my shoulders.
"Well, you're quite the model, honey. I can't wait to get all these
pictures developed. I'm sure they're going to look sensational."
With that mom and my aunt drove Jason and I to the school dance. I was
excited and nervous as we entered the auditorium. It was all decorated
so pretty and we could hear the music playing as we walked in through
the doors. My aunt must have coached Jason because he offered me his
arm as we made our way through the door. I felt so good as I slipped my
arm through his and we walked in together. I'm sure we made a very cute
couple; Jason, splendid in his suit and me the picture of freshman
femininity in my dress and heels.
As we walked in we were greeted by a shriek as Gloria spotted us
immediately. She came running up and gave me a big hug and one of those
kisses that girls give each other. You know, the kind where you put
your cheeks together.
"I love your dress. It looks even prettier than you said. That color is
so perfect. I really love it."
Gloria looked nice too. Her dress was plainer than mine and all black.
She was also wearing black pumps and sheer black hosiery. The only
color she had on was in her jewelry. She had on a really pretty
necklace and matching earrings in a lavender tone with antique gold. It
was very becoming and quite eye-catching.
As I stood back to look at her I realized how short her dress was too.
"Wow, look who's talking. You look hot. And I love that necklace. It's
so cool. But I'm sure most of the boys will not be looking at that
tonight. Not with all the leg you're showing. And speaking of boys,
this is Jason. Jason, this is my best friend, Gloria."
"Hi Jason. It's nice to meet you. Danielle has told me so much about
you."
"Oh, yeah. I hope she didn't tell you too much." He said in a laughing
tone. "It's nice to meet you too."
"Jason, stop that." I chided. "Of course I didn't tell her too much." I
could feel my face blush a little as I reflected on his remarks. He
would be embarrassed too if he knew how much I already told Gloria
about him and me.
A couple other girls came over, some alone and some with their
boyfriends and we all stood around and talked and stuff for a while.
Since it was still early, not too many kids were dancing. Jason seemed
comfortable talking to a few of the other boys so I excused myself to
go to the girl's room with Gloria.
"Oh my God, Danielle, he's gorgeous. I heard a few of the girls talking
about him already. You better keep your eyes on him all night. You know
how horny some of these catholic schoolgirls can get. But I guess one
of us won't be horny for long now since her boyfriend is here now."
After we both went to the bathroom we freshened up our lipstick and
then headed back to the dance. They were playing a really cool song so
both Gloria and I wanted to dance. We rushed back in and I asked Jason
if he wanted to dance with us and he said yes. I was so happy that he
jumped right into the swing of things since so many guys are really
dumb when it comes to dancing and stuff. I never saw Jason dance before
but he did pretty well for a boy. Gloria was impressed.
"Wow. Good looking plus he can dance. Danielle you are so lucky, girl."
I just smiled as we all moved to the rhythm of the music. This was the
first time I ever danced with a boy. I danced with the girls a few
times and I did my ballet that first summer but tonight was a new
experience and one that I seemed to be enjoying more than I expected.
Dancing in high heels was a somewhat new experience too but it seemed
so appropriate for tonight. I loved the way the shoes and my dress
looked as I moved my legs and hips to the music. I could sense that
Jason liked the way I looked as well.
After a few more dances, we all stopped. It was hot in the gymnasium so
we all got a drink of punch and hung out for a while. While we were
sitting the deejay played a slow song and Jason surprised me by asking
me to dance.
As we stood up he held my hand as we walked hand in hand to the dance
floor. I was so surprised that I practically floated. So now after my
first time dancing with a boy, I now found myself slow dancing in
Jason's arms. Since I never danced much as a boy, dancing as a girl
seemed almost natural. I just relaxed and let Jason's body lead me in a
slow, rhythmic motion. With my eyes closed slightly I almost felt like
we were alone rather than in a crowded room I liked the strength of his
arms around me guiding me.
"Are you having a good time tonight, Danielle?"
Wow. Now he's cute, a good dancer and a caring guy too. What I catch, I
thought as I laughed to myself.
"Oh yes. I'm having so much fun. I'm so glad you came with me tonight.
Thanks for taking me. That was really sweet of you."
"Hey, it's nothing. I mean after all what are friends for. Besides I
wanted you to see that I can be a nice guy too. I mean you're so darn
pretty. It's hard sometimes to resist you, especially tonight. You look
beautiful. I think you're the prettiest girl here tonight. I really
like being with you and I hope you feel the same way. I really want to
get to know this side of you a lot more. I'm hoping that is something
you want to."
I could feel myself blushing as my head rested gently on his shoulder.
I never had a boy say anything like that to me before in such a
romantic way. I mean Jason told me I looked hot and stuff but tonight
he said it with so much sincerity that I was totally caught off guard.
"Stop it. You don't have to say that. We both know a lot of the girls
here tonight are prettier than me but thanks for trying to make me feel
special. That was really, really sweet." I responded purposely ignoring
his last comment.
As the song ended, Jason said I was the sweet one and then he kissed me
tenderly on the lips. This kiss wasn't like the one in the summer. This
one felt almost natural and I enjoyed the feeling even though it was
little more than a peck but it made me feel so special. I practically
floated back to the sitting area. I couldn't believe this was happening
to me, a boy. And I knew all the feelings I felt at that moment was
nothing like any boy ever felt before. It was even hard for me to fully
understand but I knew I never felt more beautiful or sexy than I felt
right then. For one of the few times since my punishment began, I found
I was enjoying being a pretty, vivacious young woman. The night was
simply a wonderful, real life fairy tale; but alas like all fairy tales
it had to end. I wished Jason had his own car that night because I
really wanted to thank him for being so sweet. I actually found myself
wanting to be with him. I found his gentlemanly behavior very exciting.
That night as I was in my room changing out of my beautiful gown and
lingerie, I just couldn't believe all the experiences I had on this
wonderful evening. I was the belle of the ball. I hoped as I closed my
eyes with my head on my pillow that my dreams that night would be as
good as the dance but somehow I wasn't quite convinced that even my
dreams could surpass the most wonderful night of my life.