Everyone dances at a party

The smile had not left Candi’s face as she took the time to greet everyone that took the time to come out for her party. She worked the crowd in a way to move in the direction of Ryan, she felt a little bad that she had walked past him before even if she hardly noticed at that second. Coming up to him she tilted her head and held her hands together behind her back, just taking a second to admire how cute he was and how he waited patiently for her. “Happy Birthday, it looks like you and Bailey liked the crowns.” Her smile increased to show most of her teeth for just a second before she got her own face under control. “Oh my gosh yes! Daddy has been calling us Princess all night and it is so… adorbs.” Candi felt Ryan’s hands wrap around her waist before he leaned in for a kiss, which landed on her cheek instead of her lips when she turned her head. “Daddy’s watching, so like I can’t.” She whispered to him, even though she really did want to throw her arms around his neck and spend however long she could get away with kissing him. “I like promise to make it up to you later though.” He ran his fingers through his own hair, brushing it back as he gave a few tentative nods. “I get it, I get it, but it will have to wait for our next date. I have to get back to work.” She could see on his face he wasn’t happy with having to give the bad news, but still she pouted. “Aww don’t do that, I came out here on my lunch break.” He tapped the knuckle of his index finger under her chin so that Candi would look up into his eyes. “Maybe you could walk me to my car, it seems like a nice night to walk and hold hands with someone you like.” She didn’t stop pouting, but did accept the invitation.

After initially seeing Bailey, Amanda made her way to Derrick’s side when she caught him looking hard at the boy Candi was with. She couldn’t remember his name, but it was clear the two liked one another. Stepping up beside him Amanda gave his shoulder a little smack. “Derrick Connors, you leave your daughter and her would be suitor alone.” She said in a harsh whisper. Derrick looked briefly to the blue eyed woman who had struck him and then they darted back to Ryan and then her again. “Suitor? No… and I wasn’t.” Amanda gave him a hard look that he broke under quickly and gave her a **** shrug. “How about instead of hovering you get the two of us some hot chocolate. I will be just right over there at that table with your Mom, who looks like she is already enjoying a mug herself.” Amanda said, pointing off to one of the small tables. She had given him a kiss to his own cheek before walking away, Derrick couldn’t help himself but watch her go and appreciating the view. He started to follow directions when Candace came up to him with the boy in tow. “Daddy I will be right back, Ryan has to go back to work so I’m going to walk him back to his car.” He didn’t feel like she was asking, but still he nodded in agreement and wished he was given a task so he could keep an eye on the two of them. He trusted her, but it was just hard to accept that anyone was good enough for her and if they weren’t the only thing it would lead to was heartache. With his daughter gone for now he went back to his task, but found the coco station now had a small line. Constant of a younger boy he didn’t know and figured he must have been one of Bailey’s friends.

“I love that picture, you look adorable sweetheart, I know your Daddy would be so happy with the young woman you have become.” Bailey looked at Aunt Megan, his heart wrenching at the thought of his Dad seeing him like this, let alone being proud of him. Bailey sniffled a little holding back the wave of emotions she was bringing to his mind and played along, like he really had much other choice. “You, like really think he would be proud of me?” Megan tapped the photo and nodded. “I never met him, but from what I understand he was a hard working man that loved his family. If he knew everything his son had done, who knows, but if he had the same perspective as my sister, well you think on that Princess and you tell me. Bailey felt the older woman kiss his forehead before walking away as he looked back to the photo at hand. What would his father think if he was still alive? Bailey could picture his stern grimace after hearing about hiring escorts, not caring about any reason and he wasn’t sure what he would do if his Dad found out he used Mommy’s money to pay for it. Bailey did a few shady things at their store, but he never stole from the till. If that man… that man that he missed so much saw him now in the tall heels, short dress celebrating an eighteenth birthday Bailey felt like he could just die, but not his Dad. He didn’t speak much on his opinions about how people should live their lives beyond doing the right thing, but Bailey remembered watching the news with him and they were covering a protest about gay rights and marriage, his dad had said. “Good on them.” So maybe he was more open minded than he was. Bailey stared at the photo like the blonde haired man would tell him what he would say and Bailey couldn’t say for sure if he would be proud of a son that would be willing to disguise himself like this to help someone he loved. The idea of anyone thinking this was okay was odd, but it wasn’t about thinking something being odd, it was if he would be proud of him.

“Hey there gorgeous.” August said coming up behind Bailey and wrapping one hand around the feminized man’s waist so that they were pressed together. Bailey, startled a little feeling Augusts arm holding them together. Bailey had to crane his neck to look at his face so he could give him a **** smile. Pushing him away was an impulse he had to resist, Bailey had to play nice with him. If it wasn’t Aunt Megan it was now April, or Auntie April making sure he was the sweetest girl to the boy and submitting to him. “Hi yourself.” Bailey said letting out a nervous giggle, thinking about the texts and photos he has had to share with August because of Aunt Megan, the things that led to the movie theater and how that turned into the conversion with April earlier. It was disgusting and still a better path than not doing as he was told, and even though he hated it, being held like this had an advantage Bailey was enjoying. The cool air that spread through the park once the sun went down had left Bailey feeling cold considering how much of his body was exposed with how he was dressed. Once upon a time he would have remembered to get a sweater and wear some hose. Bailey’s mind stalled on that thought, knowing it was wrong. No before he would have worn pants, he was a man and men wore pants, not stockings and pantyhose. Still, August's body pressed into him from behind helped warm him up. A small shiver ran through Bailey’s body from the mixture of the body heat and a small breeze. The timing came as August leaned his head into the crook of Bailey’s neck and gave a little kiss. “You like that huh?” He whispered to Bailey as she rocked the two of them. “We have some music outside, does the birthday girl care to dance?” Putting his smaller hand into Augusts, Bailey pulled out of the twenty something year old’s embrace and gave him two quick nods. “I would just love to dance!” Bailey didn’t want to dance, he didn’t want to be out where the cold air could turn him into a sissy popsicle, but those were both better than being here and letting August give him a hickey while everyone could watch.

Glancing around the tent it looked like Derrick had gotten distracted with the task she had given him, as he was now talking to a younger boy. Amanda thought for a second to recall the name her sister had given. Jeremy, a friend the girls had made at the mall. Amanda then looked over at Bailey who still stood looking at that photo Megan had changed. Her work was simply amazing, all the photos around the room felt like Bailey really was her daughter. There was even a photo of herself holding a little baby in her arms, and another of herself walking behind a toddler, ledding the little girl hold her fingers while she did her best to walk. They were photos of her being with Becky, but Megan had doctored them to change Becky’s eye color from blue to green and her dark hair had been changed to Bailey’s blonde. Or well Bailey’s natural blonde hair color. Those photos were amazing, but knowing Bailey had posed for some of them so that they could pull this off was something else. Bailey was really giving it his all with getting his nails done, a belly button ring, dyed hair, lip filler and eyelash extensions. They had went with the girly girl persona and he was living it up. She watched August come up behind her ex-boyfriend, heck Bailey had even willingly went out on a date. Seeing him look like the perfect teen girl had been making her happy, and with a smile almost always on his face it was easy to forget who the pretty girl really was. If it wasn’t for the fight about all of this she would be tempted to believe Bailey was really enjoying all of this. Though she didn’t think he could fake enjoying himself so much with how much Bailey had laughed and played at the waterpark and if he hated going to the salon why not just tell Candi that she didn’t feel up to it or didn’t want to have anything done. Then there was the clothes with how Bailey took all the tags off, he had worked at a store that sold clothing and knew better. Amanda let out a sigh as she thought of Bailey’s clothes and how some of it was locked away in her room because her little daughter had not been washing them. At least that part was normal amongst everything else that had been happening.

Derrick had joined her at the table and noticed her gaze was stuck on Bailey and August, much like his had been on Candace. Sliding the mug of hot coco into her hands, Derrick smiled seeing her hands curl around the warm surface. “Shouldn’t you not hover and leave her alone?” Derrick said teasingly to Amanda. “Leave her be.” Derrick’s mother admonished him. “No, you see she..” Mrs. Connors shook he head and he stopped trying to argue. “I’m not hovering, just wondering what Bailey is thinking about.” Derrick gave the teen girl a quizzical look as she took her boyfriend's hand, well he thought they were dating. It made sense with how close April was to Mandy. “Looks like she is happy to be with him and that she wants to go dance to me.” Amanda pursed her lips, her gaze still focused on Bailey. “It really does.” All of this was a mistake that came from a single photo of her with Bailey in a photo booth, Bailey still having braces on and holding a stuffed bear he had gotten her. Bailey had volunteered to save her, it had come at a time when they had been fighting more than they ever had before. She wanted him to clean up around the house and get a job, money was tight and he wanted her to be around more and to understand that he was trying to find work. She couldn’t believe it at the time that he put aside his differences with her sister to help. Amanda had thought they were going to get caught a hundred times over, but Bailey. Her Bailey played the part so well and she was really enjoying getting to at least pretend to be a mother and then there was Derrick. Bailey had said it was okay to be with him, but she had felt so guilty that she almost threw up after she had slept with him. It was cheating, it felt like cheating even if Bailey said it was okay, but everytime she saw that man’s smile it got easier and better. She hadn’t even considered Bailey sexualy, it was just too weird, she had decided to call it all off. She had thought of a possible way for it to be over without it blowing up, but if it came to the worst outcome she would do it for Bailey, she loved her Bailey. But then even after the fight saying how he hated it, Bailey had gone back to her sister and doubled down on everything. When she looked at Bailey it wasn’t pretending that he was a she.

Watching Bailey walk out of the tent, hand in hand with August she could only see Bailey Ann and it took mental effort to think of her as a male. April had promised she took care of things to help Bailey’s disguise with what was going to be happening this week. It would be interesting how the girls reacted to Derrick having to fly back to California so that he could take care of enough things to stay for the rest of the summer. He of course would be buying a plane ticket for Candi to join him for his own admin’s wedding, but for the week Candi would be staying with them. Bailey was going to need to be on point with the act, but right now Bailey seemed to be all girl. Still this weekend when both the Connors were away she would sit down and have another chat with Bailey, all of this was asking too much of him, way, way too much. Especially with her growing feelings for Derrick. She couldn’t be with them both, and it was nice that Bailey was doing all of this, but it couldn’t last. No.. no it couldn’t, it was an obvious conclusion that she had been ignoring for too long. She would watch Candi for the week and then she would let Bailey know this was all over and that also meant she would need to look for work. Amanda could feel Derrick’s coat drape over her shoulders and she gave him an appreciative smile and wished that what the two of them had was just physical, but it was deeper. If only the two of them had seen each other socially years ago, but now she couldn’t abandon someone that was willing to do everything Bailey was. Amanda leaned over and gave Derrick an unprompted kiss, he was a good man and tomorrow he was going to fly away leaving his daughter in her care and tonight could be the last night they share together.

Out of the tent and under the ramada Bailey walked with August onto the concrete ground. Bailey was thankful for the solid footing, the heels he wore to go with the dress were not made for the outside. If he had known he would have worn something with a thicker heel. Bailey squinted his eyes for a second thinking if he even had any, realizing he did not, he would have to ask Aunt Megan or Mommy for a pair. It wasn’t a pleasant thought, but he had no money and having the wrong pair of shoes made outings like this on the grass more difficult. April gave her little brother a wink before slinking off back into the tent to give the two some privacy. “Penny for your thoughts?” August said as he put one hand on Bailey’s waist and raised her other to start to dance. “Oh, ahh I was just thinking about buying some more shoes.” August let out a laugh as he tilted his head back. “Of course you are. Bailey you are beyond cute.” Wrinkling his nose Bailey moved his free hand to August’s shoulder so the two could start to dance. “I am not!” The sooner it started, the sooner it would be over. Bailey shivered again as a gust of chilly wind went across his bare legs and up his dress. I really should have worn some pantyhose, he mentally kicked himself again for not thinking about it. The two started to move to the music and Bailey did what he could to make sure he didn’t step on his feet, this was the second time he had danced with someone else leading and was wearing these same shoes. Great… I have dancing shoes. Bailey internally groaned. “When I say you are beyond cute, I mean you are more beautiful than a sunset.” Bailey had been paying to much attention to dancing and groaning to notice August’s hand moving up from his hip to cup his chin. August’s eyes were closed as he leaned forward, Bailey unable to move, his cheeks blushing seeing his dark haired dance pattern leaning in for a kiss. No, no, no oh my god no! Bailey’s body froze, no longer moving to the music as their lips met. His sudden stop and the kiss caused him to lose his footing and had **** but to lean more on the person kissing him, who he already had a hand on, but now it was for balance. To August it seemed as if this wonderful young woman was leaning into him and the kiss and he had no intention of stopping anytime soon with her reacting like this. The hand that cupped Bailey’s chin moved to the back of his head, entwining with his long hair, holding their faces together and as another draft of wind went by Bailey shivered once more. Nature itself seemingly helping August think his date shivering in pleasure. The hair on his face felt scratchy as it rubbed on Bailey’s as August moved his head to kiss the girl in his arms with more passion. God, no, no Bailey chanted in his mind as another male’s tongue invaded his mouth. “NmmmO!” The sound escaping from his lips sounded more like a moan of pleasure than someone wanting the passion to end. Bailey tried pushing the intruding tongue from his mouth with his own, but as he started he realized too late how horrible of a mistake that was and he could literally feel the hardness from August press into him and hated himself for enjoying the spot of warmth pressing into him and as much as he wanted the kiss to end his swollen lips seemed more sensitive. Bailey didn’t dare think about how it felt good, he wasn’t going to give voice or even real thought to that, he just wanted this to end.

The music seemed to float about them, this moment was incredible and August didn’t want it to end, but as he heard the familiar sound of heels on concrete he knew it had to happen. Bailey’s mother or Aunt sure wouldn’t want to watch her make out with him. Pulling back August had the largest smile on his face and loved seeing how brightly Bailey was blushing, and with how she was breathing he wondered if she was as turned on as he was. Neither said a word, but when August turned his head to see who came out ruining their privacy he saw Candi with a wolfish smile. She gave a little wave, held up one finger and disappeared into the tent. Bailey hadn’t seen the hand gestures, only that Candi left. He was so happy that she saved him, but then she was gone. “Lets.. ahh I love dancing, can we do more of that?” Bailey said not wanting him to resume what they were just doing or worse, what would he do if August asked to go for a walk so they could have privacy, with what Bailey had felt in his pants that was the last thing he wanted, but Miss April had made it clear that Bailey wasn’t allowed to say no to her brother. “If I could dance with you all night it would be the best night of my life.” Bailey couldn’t help himself but blush, maybe for the first time because of a compliment itself instead of in humiliation. Bailey wanted to give him a rebuttal, but as he opened his mouth no words came to mind so he closed his mouth and gave him a smile. He absolutely didn’t want to see his open mouth and think it was an invitation for his tongue to invade once again. As they started to move to the music Candi came back outside, pulling along what looked like a very **** and embarrassed Jeremy. “Candi, I can’t dance.” It sounded like he was trying to whisper, but spoke louder than needed. Following the two of them from the tent were Amanda and Candi’s father. She smiled at them and then looked over to Bailey giving a little wink. “Birthday girls say dance!” When Candi said it, it was more to make sure Jeremy did what she wanted, but said it in a raised voice in case her Daddy and Miss Best needed more convincing, it looked like Bailey’s Mom was a little **** when she told them it was time to dance when she ran in to grab Jeremy.

The first few songs were slow, Jeremy was visibly nervous and unsure what he was doing, but his smile showed he was incredibly happy. When the music changed over to something with more rhythm Amanda excused herself and moved quickly into the tent to bring her older sister and April out, while she told them to come she invited Edna. Soon all the party goers were out enjoying the music. Bailey himself was much happier with everyone around and not having to be in August’s arms and moving to the music, bouncing his hip to Candi’s was actually fun. After a few songs Edna sat down on one of the benches, deciding to not go inside the tent so she could continue to watch. Bailey watched April, Aunt Megan and Candi kick off their heels. With how his feet were feeling he was happy he wasn’t alone in wanting to take them off. Standing off to the side Bailey put one hand on one of the pillars for the ramada and kicked back his leg gripping the thin heel of his shoes he was ready to remove them when he saw Aunt Megan shaking her head slowly while she looked directly at him. Bailey gave her a pleading look, but all she did was motion with her index finger over her lips to smile and then point back to the dance floor. A good girl always looks her best, a good girl is always obedient, a good girl always smiles. It was only parts of the mantra, but his brain seemed happy to remind him to be a good girl.