Soon they both came to the surface with Charlotte still clinging to Steve. Steve walked to the shallow end and carried Charlotte up to the deck and gently placed her on a chair. As he released her, Charlotte made a swooning sound and pretended to pass out.
By this time, everyone has laughing heartily. Gwen walked over to her friend and felt her pulse. Then she turned to the group and cried,” Someone dial 911! This poor girl is all twitter-pated!”
Charlotte’s clowning around had succeeded in relaxing Steve and gave everyone time to recover, at least until Gwen took off her cover up a few minutes later. Steve had asked if she wanted to go for a swim and she agreed. She slowly pulled an oversized shirt over her head to reveal her amazing curves. This time all the males at the pool began drooling.
“My God!” exclaimed Diane again. “Can you imagine how beautiful their kids would be? Look at those two standing there. I’ve never seen anything like either of them. Together, they’re incredible!”
Steve had been watching Gwen as she pulled off her shirt to reveal a bright red bikini that covered all of the important areas. He wasn’t prepared for the amazing figure that Gwen displayed. Her breasts were larger than he had expected and stood high on her chest. Her stomach muscles rippled as she pulled the shirt over her ponytail. At five foot ten, her legs were long and toned. Steve stared, much like all the other boys at the pool.
“Is something wrong, Steve?” asked a worried Gwen. “Is something showing that shouldn’t be? Am I too fat?”
Shaking off his momentary stupor, Steve quickly grabbed Gwen and easily tossed her into the pool. Then he jumped in after her. It was several seconds before they broke the surface next to each other. Gwen had her hands on Steve’s shoulders as she shook her hair and laughed.
“Mom, Gwen has it bad, but so does Steve,” Lisa whispered so only her mother and aunt could hear. “And I can’t blame her. Look at them. I’ve never seen a better looking couple, not even in the movies. Gwen always raves about my looks, but she’s drop dead gorgeous and doesn’t even realize it, but Steve does. He knew it even when she was wearing a baggy sweatshirt and jeans at the mall. He saw it before we did. This is going to be a romance for the ages!”
Gwen had never been so nervous about the first day of school. She took a seat next to Charlotte and waited for attendance to be taken. The homeroom teacher, Ms. Angela Walker, looked over the room as she waited for quiet, and then she began.
“Thomas Acker?” was the first name on her list. She glanced at him when he signaled that he was present. “Gwen Anderson, also known as “The Lady in Red”? You seem to be living a double life. By day, you’re a meek, mild mannered straight A student, and by night a ravishing enchantress. I saw that video on YouTube, Gwen. I was very impressed. You both are very good dancers. I thought I was going to have your new friend in my homeroom, but it appears not. Perhaps the principal decided ….”
“I apologize for being late, Ms. Walker. I had to pick up some paperwork at the office. I have a written excuse from the principal,” offered Steve as he burst into the room. “I’m….”
“I know very well who you are, Mr. Hammer. Your fame precedes you. So, I’m going to have the pleasure of Gwen Anderson and Steven Hammer in my homeroom this year, after all? In all honesty, I’m looking forward to this year. I’ve been a teacher here for twenty years now, and somehow I think this’ll be a very remarkable year. We even have our self appointed class videographer in this room, don’t we, Dave Kite?”
Steve had taken an empty seat as Ms. Walker spoke to Dave Kite. Out of curiosity, he turned to see what the fellow looked like. Steve was surprised to see that he recognized the kid. He had been at the pool party at the Andersons! Steve made a mental note to pay more attention to boy’s names when he was introduced to them.
“Yes, Ms. Walker. I’m really glad to be in this homeroom. I try to keep my camera close at hand. This morning, I got around to posting some video that’ll probably get even more views than the “Lady in Red” dance video. Thanks to a pool party the other day with our “Lady in Red” and her new boyfriend. I’ve posted a disclaimer on my YouTube and FaceBook pages. I’ll make it available to everyone in the school. It states that anyone the may opt out of being in any photos and/or videos I post on the web. If people don’t opt out, it’ll mean that they’re in. I don’t know how legal it is, but I’m doing it. After all, I’m just a kid.”
“Since there’s just a half day of school today, and since I’m the senior class advisor, I’m asking all seniors that are able, to remain after school for a short meeting. I especially want you, Dave, as well as Gwen and Steve. I have a feeling this will be a year like no other,” added Ms. Walker.
Gwen had debated whether to dress in her usual style, or rather lack of style, or to attempt to be more fashionable now that she had a boy interested in her. In the end, she had decided that Steve first met her dressed down at the mall so he shouldn’t be surprised or disappointed by the way she looked. If he didn’t like her as she was, then he should find someone else to date!
For his part, Steve wasted no time catching up to Gwen as they left homeroom for their English class. Gwen felt a tingle of pride to have Steve walk her down the halls where the other students could see for themselves that the star quarterback was, indeed, walking with the class “braniac”.
Steve took a seat directly behind Gwen, who sat in the front row. Charlotte sat across from her in another front seat. Mark, Bev, and Barry came in together and sat nearby. Steve saw a very attractive, petite blonde girl enter and look around at the gathered students.
“You’re Steve Hammer? Did you receive the required reading list for this class? If so, did you have time to read all four novels? Will you require any extra time to complete the assignment,” quizzed the pretty girl.
“I’m on the last Chapter of the fourth novel. I’ll have them all read by tomorrow morning. Thanks for asking,” replied Steve politely, but with some confusion. “How about you? Did you read all of them, or will you need more time?”
The entire class broke into laughter as the petite blonde cracked a huge smile. “I’m sorry, Steve. I should have introduced myself. I’m your instructor, Ashley Summers. I had everyone else in this room in my English class last year, so I know them all, and they know me. You’re not the first person to mistake me for a student. I think you’ll enjoy this class, but probably not as much as you enjoyed last Saturday night. I saw the video, probably about twelve times. It was remarkable. We have some real talent in this class.”