{all characters are just that, and portrayed as 18+ in age}
Prom was set for the weekend after exams. Almost two weeks have passed, with Audrey and I getting a few short make-out sessions in where we could, as we were both slammed with final reports, sports, and studying.
Mom saw me taking a snack break this evening and asked what I’d planned to wear to prom.
“Um, well my dress pants, shirt and a tie,”
“tsk tsk,” she remarked, “What on earth were you thinking. I’m sure your girl got a dress for prom, right?”
“Well yeah, she mentioned something about a dress.”
“You’re leaving this kind of late Russ. You are about Dad’s size and he’s gained too much weight to get back into his old tux.” She ordered, “Upstairs, you need to try it on.”
Fortunately? Well at any rate it fit fine. Seeing myself in the mirror, I thought I looked like a reject from the 50’s.
“My, aren’t you my handsome boy! This is perfect.”
“Mother, I look ridiculous.”
“Oh, you really have no class do you son?”
“Trust me, Audrey will flip, as well as her parents when you call on her in this outfit. Your Sunday shoes still fit?”
“Pretty sure.”
“Try them on to be sure, then go polish them up. We’ll hang this tux in your room to air out.”
It slowly sunk in, Audrey was pretty invested in prom, special dress and all. Guess it wouldn’t hurt to man up and look the part. I realize I owe it to her to pull my own weight for such an important event.
Crap, prom is in 2 days. I didn’t give it a thought last while, as I’ve been too focused on my own stuff. Kinda selfish in a way. I have to figure out what’s expected, and fast.
Went downstairs, and sat beside mom on the sofa.
“Hey, I’m glad you caught me on attire. Any thoughts what else I should be thinking about?”
“Aww, you still need your mom! That’s such a compliment Russ. Yes there are a few other things. Lets chat.”
Wow, was I outta the loop.
Prom night.
I was ready as I’ll ever be thanks to mom’s help. Pretty nervous at the moment. Dad lent me his car, and I cleaned it up for my princess to ride in, as his fee.
This was the moment.
I parked out front, and knocked on her door.
Ruby answered, then a shocked expression, “Oh dam! Where’s the camera!” and ran off. Her dad heard that and came to the entry. Who are you? He smiled. I think Audrey is going to like you better than the other guy.”
“Audrey, your escort has arrived!” he yelled up the stairs.”
“I’m ready,” She called back.
We heard the rustling of fabric and I first saw the heels, the shapely legs, her dress, then her face, as she came down the stairs. Gotta say this wasn’t a girl, this was all woman. It was an all-out effort based on the dress. White, covered in sparkles. Strapless design fighting to contain her womanly assets, as a good amount was on display. The skirt portion was ruffled, and swayed as she walked, in a way that caught your attention. Knee length, complimented with nude stockings that also sparkled, catching the light as she moved. The white shoes had a 4” spikes, and red soles. I’m pretty sure they were a designer brand.
She had her hair in an up-do that must have taken some time at the stylists.
She could have been modeling for any magazine. And luckily, she was my date for the evening.
Her mom got back and cooed over her daughter’s look.
“I need pictures of you two.”
I stepped to my love, took her hand and kissed her softly.
“You’re killing me, you look so elegant and grown up, I could never have imagined this moment.”
“Russ, I was expecting you in a shirt and tie. Not this. I can’t believe my guy is a man now,” She leaned in and whispered, “you’re making me wet.” Then giggled.
I’m thanking my stars mom saved me from a real embarrassment.
“My time!” Ruby exclaimed. “My God Russ, can you ever clean up well. I’m impressed. I really need to get this moment recorded. OK you guys, on the lawn in front of the garden.”
I took Audrey’s arm to steady her, and we setup as her mom posed us a few different ways, even having a kiss.
“Now don’t forget, no driving if drinking, even if it’s an alcohol-free party. Dad and I got a room for you guys at the Embassy Suites a block away, so have fun, and be safe. Also, watch out for others pranking and spiking the punch, or whatever they serve these days. We are so lucky Audrey is in your care tonight. Get some pics of the evening for me.”
“It’s a given, no worries.”
Ruby started leaking a tear admiring the woman her daughter was radiating now.
Audrey hugged each of her parent’s goodbye, and we made our way to the car.
I helped her into the front seat, and closed the door for her.
Soon as I got in, we just looked at each other, each of us seeing a new person and looking to envision the person we were familiar with.
Audrey spoke first, “How did you pull this off? I’m seriously astounded how mature you look right now.”
“I could say the same about you. I mean that dress … the whole deal transforms you into unobtanium class.”
“Don’t you dare think you are less than. You are my man you masculine stud. Girls will be trying to drag you off. I’m going to have to stay close buster,” she giggled.
There’s the real girl coming through.
“Oh dam, I forgot Audrey,” your mom threw me off with the attention. There are a couple customs I need to address.”
I reached into my inner pocket, and pulled out a jewelry case, then presented it to her.
She looked at me with apprehension, and opened it.
Her eyes lit up when she saw it.
“A sapphire necklace? This is beautiful, I don’t have anything this nice.”
Her expression seemed sad looking between the gift and me.
“Russ this is too much, I don’t deserve it.”
Aud, this is a milestone evening for you. A girls prom night. You have the outfit, the hair. You’ve put a lot into this evening, and I feel this is the least I can do for the woman I love. Here, let me put it on you.”
I reached it around her neck, fastened and adjusted the clasp, and gave her a kiss before moving back. She pulled down the visor mirror, and gasped, “Gosh its perfect! I’ve never felt so loved as now, and you thought to do this. I love you so much Russ, that was the kindest gesture.”
“Well one more thing sweetheart. I think its also customary to present a corsage.”
I reached into the back seat, and brought out the box. She took it out and fitted it. The florist suggested white as it goes with anything, and it happened to be a perfect match.
I looked over, and her eyes were glassy. I guess I did the right thing.
Score 2 and 3 for mom.
“You all set to head over now?”
“We have to make a side trip and get Becks too.”
I had my surprised look, “new intel at the last moment, but I’m very happy to.”
“Her fucktard of a date cancelled two days ago to go with that skank Maria. I told her to come with us.”
“Oh.” Is all I said. What else could I say.
She gave me her coy look, and said,” we are going to share the room, I hope that’s not a problem,” and smirked.
What was she saying? We had to cool it on prom night?
As if she could read my mind, “Well she and I have been trying to find a time to get each other naked, so tonight we will be getting naked together in a king size bed.”
Of course this was news, and I had my shocked face on.