January Week 2: Friday-Leah agrees to meet Mr. Baker after school. (Tenure: -25)

Leah sent Mr. Baker a quick email saying she would swing by. She kept it all cool and professional.

She ignored Mr. Howard's email he would be upset...but she felt like seeing Mr. Baker was a bit more important or maybe she just didn't want to see Mr. Howard. Either way she knew she needed to keep Mr. Baker's silence. The afternoon bell finally came.

Leah made her way to the large Career Technical Education class of Mr. Baker. She couldn't believe she was actually staying late Mr. Baker, but she knew she needed to visit him if she wanted to keep his silence. The thought was shameful to her, but she also knew there was no other option. Leah entered the class, dodging students as they fled to the buses, their cars, or walking home. She made her way to the Cougar Den, Mr. Baker's classroom, where she saw him setting up what looked like a film set as she approached.

"You made it," he said, trying to sound confident but clearly eager to see her. "I wasn't sure if you would be too busy.”

Leah closed the door halfway and paused for a moment. What was she doing? She knew exactly what she was doing.

"Well…we had an agreement. I am keeping my end of the deal. Like always," she replied, a twinge of frustration in her voice. "You remember your end of the bargain right?"

"Of course, of course.” he waved his hand to assure her. “Go ahead and lock the door," he said as he prepped a camera on one of the filmography sets.

She sighed and obliged. The sound of the door latch turning felt symbolic to her, like it meant she was closing the door on her last ounce of dignity (as if she had any left), but she knew she didn't have a choice if she wanted to keep Mr. Baker's silence. Even if it meant being his personal porn star, she had to make sure no one ever found out her secret.

A mix of resentment and submission hung in the air between them.

“Are we recording…this…again?” Leah asked as she moved closer toward him.

“Of course.” He smiled at her looking her up and down, eager to enjoy her body. “Its my dirty little hobby as you know.”

"You're such a perv," Leah said, half laughing the comment off, surprised Baker had the nerve to state the obvious, "but... I guess that's why I'm here, isn't it?"

They both knew exactly why Leah was there.

A sly grin spread across Mr. Baker's face.

"So, Leah, I’ve got something a little different for today," he said, gesturing toward a clothing rack that was pushed up against the wall. She could see an assortment of brightly colored outfits hanging in a line. “How about we spice it up? Try on one of these costumes,” he suggested, raising his eyebrows.

“The drama club isn’t exactly using them.” He reached over and pulled out a short, frilly dress. "I think you'd make quite the cute Snow White." The costume looked ridiculous to Leah, and she almost rolled her eyes at him. Instead, she smirked at the audacity. He probably had this planned all along, she thought. Digging through costumes like the pervert he was.

"Really?” she asked, her voice dripping with incredulity.

“Why not? School is over. You got time. Besides…we have an agreement.” He said, raising his eyebrows and shaking the outfit on the hanger.