Adventures of Young Teacher (Closed for BethJones)

[jc34548]

It is late April, and count down to end of the year has started for kids and teachers. Before the school year, there are several functions the school put together. The drama clubs annual play is no exception. Joanna along with another male teacher heads up the drama club at the school. This is the third year Jo has been doing this, even though she tells herself this will be the last year of the suffering.

Last day is the longest day of the year. With making sure the kids behave, pleasing the parents, school admins and worst of all making sure you look perfect while doing all this is itself a burden. A usual tradition is for the staff and some parent helpers to go out and celebrate after the last play this year is no difference.

 

[BethJones]

Releived, overjoyed but most of all tired. The final show is over, the entire run has passed without even the tiniest of hitches. Another job well done, the end of year shows have gone from strength to strength. Joanna, Jo to her friends, walked through to the auditorium welcomed by the usual chorus of congratualations and praise for the show, she listened out for the expected "best show ever," which came from the Assistant Principle.

After spending fifteen minutes soaking up the praise she retreted back stage to change into her going out clothes. The tradition was long standing, one that she wished would stop. After months of exhaustion the last thing she wanted was to go out and drink with the people she had spent almost every waking minute with.

Jo quickly dabbed on a little make up, nothing over the top, just a little highlight to bring out her baby blue eyes, a quick brush through her brown hair and off she went to join the other staff. Her black dress fitted her body well, showing her womanly curves, as she ran her hand over the dress she thought back to the last time her husband had taken her out somewhere she could get dressed up. Her thoughts interuppted by the usual cheeriness of those who hadn't worked on the show.

She knew she would enjoy it once she relaxed, even so she only planned to stay for an hour or so. Put in an appearence so they knew she had been, but leave before they got too drunk. a plan that had served her well in the last few years.

 

[jc34548]

It was another Thursday night for Steve. Post bar with friends with work, usually doesn't stay out too late as everyone has to work late. Steve is in his late 30's and single while most of his friends are married.

As he sat around the bar with his drink, he noticed slew of people coming into the Bar. They sat at the table next to his and he could over hear their conversation about the play and school. After awhile another young lady wearing a black dress joined the crew. Her figure immediately caught his attention. Watched her walk to the table, it was hard to take his eyes of her body.

They were all there to celebrate something, everyone was drinking, dancing etc. As his friends started to leave, steve decided to stick around hoping the lady in black dress also stays around. As they were on the dance floor, i decide to take a chance and walk toward the dance floor hoping to get close to her.

 

[BethJones]

Jo had stayed longer than she had intended, but tonight, unusually there seemed to be a nice atmosphere, some genuine votes of thanks for her hard work and a sense of belonging. She enjoyed her time on the dance floor, trying to remember when she last let her hair down.

As she danced her eyes caught sight of a guy moving towards the group, her eyes lingered a little longer than they should.

She immersed herself back into the conversation ignoring the man for now at least.