"Of course it is," Jon said. "This is a memory people never forget. You'll get a picture taken with your date, and you'll always remember how beautiful you looked."
They drove back to Jon's apartment and realized they had time to make love before Stephanie had to go home. They were both aroused by seeing Stephanie wearing such a sexy gown. It made them feel frisky and alive.
Jon was on top of Stephanie, making love enthusiastically, when she wrestled him onto his back and began riding him like a horse at a rodeo. She looked utterly lovely, moving gracefully as she went up and down, back and forth, left and right. Jon hadn't seen anything so beautiful since he was in love with his high school girlfriend Samantha, the girl he took to prom. She was also the girl who introduced him to sex. They'd started out as two virgins, but eventually became accomplished lovers.
That was a good description of Stephanie - a virgin who'd become a femme fatale.
Like Sam, Stephanie enjoyed sex without reservations, and she used it to express her love. Jon hadn't seen anything so beautiful since he was in love with Sam. When they were finished, Jon leaned over Stephanie and kissed her. "You are a marvel," he said. "I can never get enough of you."
"I'm glad," she said. "The good news is, there's plenty of me. You'll never run out."
He kissed her again, soulfully and passionately. "I love kissing you," she said.
Jon laid back and looked up at the ceiling as he recovered from their sexual work-out. "I know this is not your favorite topic, but I want you to know how I feel about something," Jon said.
"The boy who's taking you to the prom is going to be floored when he sees you in that dress. He knows you're a beautiful girl, but this is going to be something very special for him. It's going to be very good for his ego to go to the prom with a knock-out like you."
"Do you really think so?" Stephanie asked.
"Of course I do. He's going to be thrilled to show you off to his buddies. His buddies are going to be jealous, and their girlfriends are going to wish they looked as good as you. I want you to enjoy all that. I hope it helps you have the best possible evening."
"I hope so, too. I'm glad you said you wanted me to go to the prom."
"When the prom is over, and your date takes you home, he is going to expect you to kiss him. I want you to know that I expect you to kiss him. And I don't mean some chaste little kiss like you get from your grandmother. I expect you to give him a passionate, powerful kiss that he'll never forget. I expect you to give him a big girl kiss. And I expect you to enjoy it. Kissing is supposed to be fun. Don't think it takes anything away from what we have if you kiss someone else and have a good time doing it."
They were quiet for a moment. "It doesn't surprise me that you feel that way. It's hard for me to think about. Nothing can subtract from my love for you. People who go to prom are supposed to kiss afterward. It would hurt Denny's feelings if we didn't."
Stephanie snuggled up into Jon's arms. She felt loved, safe, and protected. Her prom date Denny was a nice boy, but he posed no threat to Jon. She could kiss him a thousand times and it would make no difference to the way she felt about her real love. Being with Jon triggered a lot of feelings that were new for Stephanie. She was a studious girl, so it's not surprising that she started reading more about adult relationships.
It made her a bit uncomfortable knowing that she and Jon had what was called an "open" relationship. She'd never imagined a romance like that, but when she read the way people described open relationships, it made perfect sense. It helped her feel less jealous about the fact that Jon dated other girls. He deserved to enjoy himself. If Jon couldn't take her to nice places where he wanted to go, there was no reason he couldn't find a girl willing to have no-strings-attached fun.
She felt Jon begin to kiss her cheek, her neck, and finally her breasts. Stephanie felt aroused almost instantly. They'd just made love, and she was ready to do it again. She knew that sex and love weren't the same thing, but having both was wonderful.
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Denny took Stephanie to a coffee shop a block from where they went to school. It was a nice place for conversation, and Stephanie suggested they should get to know each other before the night of the prom. When they got there Denny failed to ask what she wanted, so he bought her a very fattening pastry. Stephanie thought it was too sweet, but she ate it anyway because she knew Denny was doing his best to be nice, and she didn't want to discourage him.
He was so nervous his hands were shaking. "This is the first time I've been on a date," he told her.
"You're doing a fine job," Stephanie said. That was an exaggeration, but she wanted Denny to relax and be himself. For whatever reason, her comment worked. Denny quickly became talkative.
They began by discussing the thing they had in common: sports. Denny talked about playing basketball, and Stephanie talked about soccer. Denny knew Stephanie was set to receive a full-ride scholarship from UCLA. Everyone at school knew that. He said he wished he could play basketball for a powerhouse college, but that the only place recruiting him was a small, private college that never competed with top-level schools. Since he had no chance of playing professional sports, Denny wanted to earn a degree in civil engineering, like his father. For Denny, sports would never be more than a rewarding hobby.
"But everybody says you could play professionally," Denny said.
"I try not to take that too seriously," Stephanie said. "There's a lot of very good players, and not many pro teams."
"I hope you make it. I'd love to play professionally," he said.
"Thank you. That's very gracious."
Stephanie got nervous when Denny mentioned that he'd never seen the girls soccer team compete, and he expressed an interest in going to a game. She did not want that to happen. Denny might expect her to go out with him after the game. She liked going to Jon's apartment after a game, and she didn't want to invent some excuse to avoid seeing him.
When it was over, the date accomplished what was intended. They were a lot more familiar with each other. There was no romantic chemistry, but they'd established a cordial relationship that was friendly enough to make their experience at the prom more enjoyable.
Still, Stephanie was nervous on the night of the dance. She was glad her mother had to work, because it meant Stephanie didn't have to show her mother her sexy prom dress. It had taken a lot of effort to convince Stephanie's mother that it was OK to go to the prom. She would never approve of such a glamorous gown.
Denny was wearing a traditional tuxedo when he picked her up. Because he was 6 feet 7 inches tall, he didn't have many options at the men's formal wear rental stores. But that ended up being a good thing. The only suits that fit were timeless classic styles that emphasized his broad shoulders and athletic physique. He'd never looked more handsome. Stephanie was glad to be taken to the prom by such a good-looking boy.
He got a shock when they got to the prom and Denny helped Stephanie remove her coat. That sparkly red dress and dramatic cleavage was so beautiful and sexy that it startled him. Stephanie saw the surprised look in Denny's eyes when he got his first look at her, and it made her feel good inside.
She got a similar thrill when they walked into the room. Denny was the tallest, most distinguished looking boy there. Because she knew Denny would be a head taller, Stephanie wore very high heels that allowed her to tower over the other girls. Conversations stopped in mid sentence when they came into view. Everyone knew what Denny and Stephanie looked like, but his tuxedo and her sexy gown presented an image that was completely new. Denny was a god, and Stephanie was his goddess. People who saw them assumed they must be involved romantically. People stared.
It was like that for the whole prom. Denny and Stephanie were, by far, the most attractive couple at the dance. The prom king and queen looked like middle schoolers in comparison. Denny's mother had lectured him on proper behavior, so he knew to hold the door for Stephanie, to hang up her coat, to push in her seat, to fetch a cup of punch, and to ask her to dance.
He did everything with poise and grace except for the dancing. From Denny's angle, it was almost impossible not to stare straight into Stephanie's cleavage. He tried not to stare - he really did - but he failed so many times that Stephanie had to work hard not to laugh. His discomfort was so blatant that it was charming. As they danced, Stephanie laid her head on his chest and enjoyed the feeling of his big, strong arms around her. It was turning into a memorable evening.
They posed for the traditional pictures. Mingled and talked with their friends. Smiled, laughed, and enjoyed each other's company. In every way that mattered, the night was virtually perfect. Stephanie remembered how emphatically Jon said she needed to go to her high school prom, even though he couldn't be there for her. Jon had been right. This was an experience she would remember forever.
There was another moment like that when Denny dropped her off at home. She'd already decided that when it was time to kiss him good night, Stephanie would give him a deep, passionate kiss that he'd remember. He bent down to give her a chaste kiss on the lips, but Stephanie put her hand behind his head, pulled him toward her, and gave him the kind of kiss grown women give to grown men. Denny was startled, but in a good way. On his own, he went in for a second kiss, but then something unexpected happened.
Denny got an erection. He was embarrassed when he realized that Stephanie could surely feel the boner pressing against her body. He tried to pull away, but Stephanie realized she needed to reassure him.
"It's alright, Denny. It's fine. I'm glad you feel that way about me." With that, she hugged Denny hard enough to press their bodies together. She considered reaching down and stroking him through his pants, but she realized that was too much for a boy who would never be a boyfriend.