I never figured I would have been in a situation like I was, but I guess life just throws curve balls like that.
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Shelby. Just like the car. And that's the only real name you will get in this tale. I am 35 years old and very proud of where I am in my life, and very proud with how I look. As a bartender, most of my tips come from how I look. I'm 5'5 and 120 lbs. I was a cheerleader in high school and college, so I try to stay physically fit. I was a high B cup growing up. I received surgery to go up to a C, and later on went up to a D. With a (as past boyfriends put it) thick, firm ass, tight waist, and D cup boobs, I am quite satisfied with my body, as were my boyfriends. A tight, curvy, white woman can attract her share of sexy black men, but that's not what this story is about.
It all started when I first moved out to Los Angeles when I was 30. I didn't know that many people so I spent a lot of time hanging out with my aunt, her husband, and her two sons; Tyler, 12, and Derek, 18. I've known Ty and D since they were born, but we never really talked. I was 12 years older than Derek, so we didn't have much to talk about. I was more closer to my aunt and her husband. But when I first moved out here, I actually was quite impressed with how Derek grew up. He had firm muscles, but not big and bulky. You could feel them with every hug. He was athletic. Almost 6 foot tall, long hair on top with it shaved on the sides. It looked good on him.
It was mid-May. With May in L.A. I was in just a slim fit t-shirt and denim shorts. I remember I was sitting around my aunt's kitchen, when Derek came down. He looked a bit distressed.
"What's up, little man?" I asked. (My nickname for him since he was little)
"Nothing." He said reaching for the refrigerator door.
I knew something was wrong, because he was the talkative one.
"Yea right. Come talk to your cousin." I responded.
He grabbed a bottle of water and closed the door, more furious than when he opened it.
"It's a short story. Me and Megan broke up."
I still remember that exact answer, because I remember wanting to correct his grammar but I thought it wouldn't be the right time. He was clearly frustrated with the situation.
"Aww... I'm so sorry to hear that." I said, getting up and walking over to him. I wrapped my arms around him. It was a good hug. I felt his firm muscles under my arms. His strong chest pushed against mine. I remember how good he smelled. I remember thinking 'There's nothing wrong with enjoying his cologne.'. His one arm wrapped around my waist. His hand gracefully touching my lower back, and falling to the brim of my shorts.
We pulled away.
"That's not the most upsetting part," he continued. "Prom is next week. I've paid for two of everything. And a lot of that money I can't get back. Plus, I'm gonna be stag in a group of couples. That's just flat out embarrassing."
Thinking about it for a moment, I couldn't do anything but agree with him. He was right. It was a shitty situation.
"There has to be someone you can ask. It's a big school."
"All the normal girls I know already have dates."
"Then don't ask any of your normal girls. Like I said, it's a big school." I responded.
"I guess your right. We'll see what happens."
That was the end of that situation. The next few days went on like normal for everyone. Except when I stopped by the visit, there was a lot more talk about Megan. Except the name 'Megan' was replaced with 'bitch' and 'cunt'. Even by my aunt, which I thought was funny as hell.
Two days before the big night, I felt like Derek wanted to say something. I tried to get it out of him, but I got nowhere. Just as I was about to leave, he stopped me at the curb.
"I asked everyone I know about prom."
"And?" I asked.
"I got nowhere."
"Aww, that sucks. I'm sorry."
"Do you wanna go with me?" he blurted out.
I was stunned. "I... uhh... What?"
"Do you want to go with me?" he repeated.
"I can't go with you." I felt like shouting. But he shushed me.
"Why not?"
"I'm almost twice your age."
"So?"
"I'm your cousin."
"My friends don't know that."
"I just can't." I started to continue.
"I'll pay you."
I stood there in silence. Now I'm not sure if you're aware of this, but Los Angeles is an expensive place. And free money, just to get dressed up and listen to music for a few hours, seemed like a no brainer. Except for the person asking me.
"Just think about it." he said.
I took a deep breath. "I'll think about it." I promised him.
He smiled. "Thank you."
He walked back inside.
And this is the start of my whorish downward spiral.
About a day later I sent him a text message saying I'll do it. He sent one back thanking me. I reminded him about payment. We agreed on 200 bucks. I sort of felt bad about taking his money, but it did ease the awkwardness about it a little. At least for me it did. I told him he also had to pay for my dress, which he obliged. But he had a request of his own. Absolutely no one must know that we were cousins. The embarrassment he would feel about taking his cousin to prom would no doubt be worse than going alone. I figured it would be the least I could do.
When I saw him, he handed me a stack of bills for payment and the dress. He said any color would do. So I promptly went to the second hand store. I'm a vintage kind of girl so I've been there a few times, and know exactly what kind of selection they had. I actually found a beautiful strapless gown. It was canary yellow with a glitter pattern trimming it. It went all the way to the floor but it had a sexy little slit going up the thigh. Even if I didn't wear it to the prom, I still wanted it. It was a bit snug, but I'm sure no one would mind. Especially since it hugged all the right places, and pushed all the right parts together and out. Yup, no one would mind at all.
On the evening of, I had him pick me up from my place. And right on time, a limo pulled up in front of my apartment complex. As I walk out, the driver opens the back door and helps me in. I see Derek sitting back smiling at me. I do have to say, he cleans up VERY well. The door shuts behind me and we drive off.
"Just remember," he starts to say, "please don't let anyone know who you are."
"Don't worry. I'm an actress. It's what I do."
We reach our first stop, and two couples slide it. I slide next to Derek, but he keeps a comfortable distance. Once the four teens get situated, they look up at me and their jaws drop. I was afraid they saw the resemblance, or saw my age. Until, I noticed one of the boys eye me up and down, before his sight went straight to my tits. That's when I knew we were in the clear. For now.
"What did you bring?" Derek asked one of the boys, before reaching for a little box on the floor.
The boy reached in his pocket, and pulled out a nice sized bag of already rolled pot. In the box, Derek pulls out a bottle of SoCo and a bottle of Sailor Jerry rum.
"Where did you get those?" I asked. I guess the infliction in my voice put him on the defensive. His eyes got wider.
"I've been stashing them. Why?" he whispered.
"If we get caught, I'm fucked." I whispered back. During our private conversation I could smell the pot wafting through the air. It smelled good, just like it did back in high school.
When I looked back, the boy closest to me was passing it my way. I tried to at least be responsible and turn it down, til I saw the condescending smirk on the little shit's face. I got baited to join, and I did. Hook, line, and sinker.
By the time we reached the last stop for the final couple, we already finished two joints and one bottle. Of course, due to age and practice, I was able to hold my composure better than these teens, but even if was feeling it slipping away.
On the way to the dance, all the couples were getting more touchy feely. And yet here I was, with my cousin, sitting side my side, our hands in our own laps. We would have gotten away with it, if one of the kids didn't notice.
"What's wrong?" the one kid asked.
"We can control ourselves." Derek said with a bit of asshole in his voice. That was so fucking hot.
"I got something she can control." the third boy in back said, under his breath. We still all heard it. His date gave him a smack. I would have smacked him too.
"I have a man, thank you." I responded. The booze was started to hit me.
"Uh huh." the first boy said with a smile.