In addition to teachers, school dances were chaperoned parent volunteers. Jeanne just happened to be standing in the principal's office when she overheard the end of a conversation one of the secretaries was having with someone on the phone, one that concluded, "Why certainly Mr. Ashe, I'll make a note of it right away."
She watched as the woman retrieved the clipboard holding the list of chaperones and write something. Later in the day, Jeanne returned to the office and saw Kendall's name now appearing on the list the same day as she was scheduled.
On the night of the affair, Jeanne changed her outfit a dozen times looking for just the right virgin-slut combination. Had she not already been reprimanded for unprofessional attire, Jeanne would have worn something much more daring than the selection she settled on.
Still, the skirt that stopped several inches above her knee had a zippered slit that meant she could adjust the exposure of her thigh depending on conditions. The camisole style top was one she wore to school on occasion although her brassiere and cover sweater would remain at home for the evening's function. It just met the top of her skirt presenting her with myriad ways to expose her midriff should she choose.
Examining herself carefully in the mirror, especially the seductive gap that appeared between her blouse and skirt, Jeanne secured a glittering blue crystal to her navel, something she only did when she was feeling unavoidably naughty.
Surprisingly, to Jeanne at least, Kendall did not seek her out when he arrived. Apparently he preferred to engage in sports chatter with seventh grade boys and bask in adulation of the pubescent desires of the girls.
Jeanne cursed silently to herself as she discovered she could not control her feet as they strolled in his direction. She stood on the periphery of the group surrounding the celebrity for several long, uncomfortable moments unrecognized.
"Oh, hi Jeanne," Kendall said, smiling brightly just as she was about to turn and leave. It was almost as if he could read her mind and made her stand in embarrassed agony as long as possible.
"Oooo, hi Jeanne," mocked a modulating, adolescent voice.
"Mind your manners," cautioned Kendall to no one in particular but obeyed by everyone.
"Good evening, Mr. Ashe," Jeanne replied in her most professional demeanor.
Extracting himself from his juvenile posse, Kendall took Jeanne's arm asking if he might have a word with her.
"What's up?" Jeanne asked casually when the couple reached a quiet corner, trying to mask the arousal she felt.
"Nothing really," Kendall replied, "I just needed to get away from the junior paparazzi league over there for a few minutes."
"How's Buddy doing?" each asked the other in unison then laughed together.
"Don't we have to 'pinky swear' or something?" Kendall asked holding his little finger out.
"What should we swear?" asked Jeanne linking her small finger in his and receiving a lust burn at the juncture of her thighs.
"I not only don't know what, I don't know why," chuckled Kendall. "I was just hoping I could hear you to use some salty language. You're always so formal and polite."