NOTE: Please read chapter one before continuing to this chapter.
2
Jess was confused. Yesterday had been a mess - first fun, then heartbreaking - and after ignoring the fact of the matter for the rest of the day, she had last period again, and she had to sit through a class with Him. She avoided it for as long as she could, breaking her record of perfectly early attendance to enter just seconds before the bell rang to start class.
She sat through the first half of class in a daze. She was silent, taking notes and doing work, but not raising her hand even once. Finally, as the class settled in to work on a typical quotation worksheet, Jess walked to Mr. Wales desk. She tugged at the hem of her skirt, a little anxious.
"Mr. Wales...." she spoke quietly, not wanting to disturb the rest of the class, but grateful that they were there to avoid any argument from him or any mention of the day before. "I have something after school. It won't be done till 5. I can't do the hours." She was vague. She was lying. She just didn't want to endure any awkward tension between them.
Charles looked up from his work and regarded Jess with the most normal expression he could muster. "Oh, I see... Well, you'll just have to come in a do them when you're done with your, 'thing'. I was planning on staying late anyway, so it won't be a problem." Before she had time to object or get out of it, Charles added, "Remember, you made a commitment, and you should still come in to fulfill it."
Jess's eyes narrowed. Goddamn it, what was he trying to do? She flexed her fingers in and out of a fist briefly, out of sight of the class, and let out a slight huff. "Ok." She managed, scowling, and turned on her heel to return to her seat.
Charles went back to his papers without another word. He knew that he had made the right decision. She had said herself that it wasn't a mistake, and that she knew what she was doing. Well, if she really had total control, than this was just the opportunity that she was looking for. Besides, if she was going to tease like that, she should have to take what comes with teasing. He didn't pay much attention to the class after that, and he wished the students a good afternoon like always before finally returning his attention to Jess.
Jess was a little lost in her head as she packed up her English binder. She was a little perplexed, a little grateful, and very confused about how things might be. And what should she wear?
Charles stood up from his chair, and intercepted Jess before she could fully make it to the door. "Oh, Jess, one last thing before you go. Be sure to be back her at 5:30 for those hours. Also, bring that iPod of yours. It really helped move things along yesterday."
Jess cocked her head in confused surprise. So that cleared it up. He'd changed his mind. Well, after what he did to her, leaving her like that yesterday, he wouldn't be getting it so easily. As she walked down the hallway, her lips curled to a smirk. She may not have a plan yet, but she'd sure as hell have one by 5:30.
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Charles had left about half an hour after school let out. He had gone home to drop off his papers, and some excess things laying around on his desk. It would be a lot nicer to not have lots of clutter on it that always gets bumped into and knocked over. In addition to dropping off, Charles also wanted to pick up a few necessities for his upcoming study session. He placed the condoms and lube in his pocket, and hung his jacket up on the doorknob.
After preparing, he took a shower, dressing in something business casual, and ate a quick dinner. He still had about an hour to kill, so he set to work doing some actual grading before grabbing his jacket, and finally heading out the door at 5:00. He arrived at the school at 5:20 to an empty classroom, just as he had expected.
He turned on the back lights, and unlocked the door before closing it and pulling the second chair up to his desk as he had done the previous day. He sat down in his own, reclined, and waited patiently.
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Jess hadn't wasted her time. She'd taken a relaxing shower, of course, and gotten what she considered a 'dunch' to hold her over for a late dinner. She got rid of the depressing songs on her iPod. And she went shopping. If he wanted her to seduce him after how he'd left her yesterday, he had to see her as that sinful vision he couldn't let slip away.
She wanted him walking the line between wanting to attack her and wanting to cover her up so she wouldn't be attacked. She would be the image of Lolita, a perfect sly nymphet. She already had most of what she needed at home, but she decided to do a little shopping for the occasion anyway.
By the time she was ready to go, she looked like a cross between a porn star and a nun. She had the mary jane heels, the quite short plaid skirt - but a politely conservative button up and cardigan. Her lips were bright pink and she sucked a lollipop, but instead of the cheesy ponytails her hair was back in dual french braids.
Underneath she'd chosen to go conservative as well. If they got that far - which she highly doubted, given his reaction the day before - her youthful innocence would be on display in simple cotton panties and a pink polka-dot bra. Nothing overtly sexy. She smiled at herself in the mirror. She looked fresh-faced, young, and utterly forbidden.
With a grin she grabbed her iPod and headed out, zipping over to the school in no time. Luckily, she didn't meet a single teacher on her way to Mr. Wales' room. She shifted the lollipop into one cheek to free up her hand to knock, the other hand holding her purse (she'd switched to a heart-shaped one for the occasion). And then she stood there, waiting for whatever brief amount of time it would take for him to open the door.
Charles leaned on his desk, and stared at it casually, pretending to be intent on his work. "Come in, the door's not locked." He didn't glance up from his work, waiting for Jess to make the next move.
Jess opened the door, scuffing her feet in exaggerated unwillingness as she entered. She sighed heavily, the lollipop making a popping noise as she took it out of her mouth. "Okay Mr. Wales: what's my job today?" She rolled her eyes like a good little delinquent.
Charles still didn't look up, although his peripherals were telling him that he would be in for quite the show. "For starters, close the door and lock it. The keys are on the filing cabinet. Also, tack up the Lock-Down paper." He then began moving the objects on his desk over to the smaller side part, so that the main portion was free and clear of any kind of clutter, not once looking at the spectacle at the other end of the room. "When you're done with that, then, just come over and sit in a chair."
Jess's heart started to race. She felt her insides tingling as she forced herself to walk at a regular pace to the filing cabinet. Taking the keys, she tried to remain as casual as possible as she locked the door. Turning her back to Mr. Wales, she put up the paper, her heart thudding loudly in her ears. When it was up, she turned back to him. She was surprised to realize just how turned on she was, following his orders. Keeping on her bored face, she took the offered seat, crossing her arms over her chest and slumping.
Charles now looked up from his desk and turned to regard the spectacle next to him. The outfit certainly was impressive, and it awoke more than one of his best fantasies. He just wanted to jump Jess right there, but another part of him wanted to have fun with this. A lot of fun.
"Thank you for coming Jess. I'm glad to see that you dressed up for the occasion." He took the opportunity to take a quick look over, from her perfectly braided hair, to her almost see-through top, to her skirt that showed off her sexy legs, all the way down to her cute little heels, and back up again. "Now, I just need to ask you something before we get to work. Why should I help you with your hours?"
Jess narrowed her eyes at him, shifting the lollipop to one cheek to speak, aloofly. "I made up the hours thing, Mr. Wales," she told him, rolling her eyes. "I finished those like a month ago. I just wanted to help because I find you exceedingly attractive." She shrugged, like it was no big deal.
He smiled at Jess' show. "I know that. After all, I am on the English Honor Society Council. I took the liberty of looking at your profile yesterday when I got home. As for the attractiveness part, I was pretty much already aware of that as well." He now stood up, and leaned against the other chair's armrests, his body hovering over hers. "And if I do say, you're quite the tempting one yourself."
Jess's lips curled into a smug smirk as she took the lollipop out of her mouth. She crossed her legs, casually, looking straight at him as she did the most sexual licking of a lollipop she'd ever done in her life. Nothing overtly crude - just eerily sexual. She didn't bother answering.