Girls stole glances as Paul and Joe walked down the hall. "Dude, come on, really?" Paul said to Joe. "You really think she'll just give in?"
"Yeah man, I'm telling you, for sure. Yesterday she didn't even give in, she wanted it from the get-go."
"No girl in our grade has ever given it up that easily, never mind the hottest teacher in the history of teachers."
"Won't know 'til you try."
"I still don't get why a hottie like her gave a senior in HIGH SCHOOL the time of day."
Joe was in a particularly good mood. They walked by a cute blonde Joe didn't recognize. He gave her a big smile anyhow. Turning back to Paul, he replied "I dunno man, it's probably because girls love my magical cock."
"That would be your answer. Last time I checked banging a grand total of four girls doesn't make you the next Justin Timberlake."
"Five now. And I don't think Justin Timberlake has a magical cock, he has magical showmanship. It's different."
"I still don't believe you."
"Have you seen him in concert?"
"Fuck off, you know I mean I don't believe you fucked her."
"What can I tell you man? Maybe I had lucky timing and her man cheated on her and she's been looking for a way to get revenge. You gonna try it or not?"
"You prove that she's down for messing around with students... and yeah, fine, I'll do it."
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My first two classes teaching the underclassmen went smoothly. With the seniors piling in, my chest was getting tight. The day before seemed unreal. After telling my husband what happened, he'd left and hadn't come home. That part had definitely been real. I'd had to get drunk just to fall asleep.
I'd resolved to draw a line in the sand today. At first, I'd thought I wouldn't even tolerate flirting, but then I realized that could result in backlash. I couldn't risk Joe throwing me under the bus and losing me my job. I quietly whispered to myself under my breath "just enough to keep them happy, no more."
When I looked up, the students were all quiet and faced forward. I took attendance, gave a brief lecture, and explained the day's assignment. It was going well. Even the airheads in the back were working diligently. I had to yell at one girl and had her deliver her phone to my desk. She was wearing a tiny spaghetti strap for a top and I figured her outfit had her male classmates extra interested and that she was getting a few weekend date requests. Boobs do tend to get quick results. Back at her desk, even she was working hard. I was starting to actually feel better, telling myself yesterday's events were going to pass and that I'd just be a normal teacher.
The trouble started about ten minutes after I'd passed the assignment out. Everyone had their heads down reading and writing. Suddenly the boys had their hands up every minute with a new question. Joe, Paul, and two others next to them kept doing strange things, like putting their hands over mine when I leaned on their desk to show them something.
It only took me a short while to realize that allowing it to continue may have been a mistake. When the class was still working on the worksheets, Joe called me over for a question and, while I answered it, I suddenly felt his hand on my thigh. I jerked my attention from his worksheet to his face just to see him smiling right at me. I quickly looked around. A few girls were whispering to each other but no one was looking in my direction. I looked back to him, tried to give him a stern look, but he kept his hand on my thigh. I finished answering his question.
"Do you understand it better now?" I said with attitude in my voice.
He replied by squeezing and rubbing the inside of my leg. "I don't think so. Could you explain it again?"
His hand was inching higher. I panicked. "No. No, I don't think so. You try it again on your own and see what you get." Then I quickly walked away. My heart was racing. I felt guilty but knew his touch had given me a thrill. It was exciting but I was panicked too. What had I started?
Soon the whole little group had raised hands. I'd go over, they'd point to a question they wanted help with, and as soon as I bent over to write or point to something, their hand would land on my thigh. I'd quickly answer and walk away. What was I supposed to say? I couldn't say 'stop touching me' without it being heard and then heads turning for it to be seen. I pictured myself on the six o'clock news. I was frantic.
Joe raised his hand again. For some reason, that made me calmer. For someone reason I felt like he was on my side. I walked to the last row, where he sat.
"Yes?"