Reporting the news

It was not over soon. After all the pageantry such an event demanded, Lauren found herself back on the stage as they announced information about the judges, then charities, then...

She zoned out. The thing that got her out of the zone was the feeling of an arm on her shoulder. Her aunt. Her mother. Both saying something.

"Mandy! You did just plain amazing. We can't believe it." Her own mother said to her, play acting as the proud aunt. Both women gave their words of encouragement and praise, making Lauren even more abashed at the whole situation. Led off the stage, she nearly escaped the facility (and made it to the bathroom), if not for a familiar face.

Britney. An old rival. She'd gone the journalist route while Lauren stuck with pre-law. They had hated each other since Middle School. Just what was she doing at a kids beauty pageant of all things?

"Miss Jones? A word with you, perhaps?" Britney said, not giving 'Mandy' more then a few glances.

"Who might you be?" Lauren's 'mom' Aunt Judy asked.

"Reporter for Newshif County Press. I just wanted to get some comments from the winners family. How are you doing, Miss Mandy?" Britney asked Lauren, bending at the hip to let Lauren speak up to her.

"Um...I-...." Lauren choked on her words. Terrified the girl might realize who she was, Lauren lost control over her bladder ever so slightly, with Aunt Judy recognizing a telltale sound right away.

"We'll be right back...uh...she'd love to get interviewed by you. Please wait a moment." Aunt Judy said, ushering Lauren to the closet bathroom by her hand; Lauren's mom was sent to the car for a pair of underwear.

It was a quick affair, made easier by the fact that few people stayed in the competition hall after it concluded. Lauren was alone with her Aunt in the bathroom as she peed. Standing up, she reached for the toilet paper but was embarrassed as her Aunt took charge, cleaning her up.

"I can do it!" Lauren protested.

"Sorry. Thank you so much." Aunt Judy said, not stopping her wiping, but helping settle Lauren, and giving her a tight hug. Lauren's mom came back with a pair of cotton panties, plain and incredibly tight. Neither woman made a comment directly on Lauren's bottom, but certainly did complain about the effort it took.

"Whew. Thank goodness they fit. I mean, they were sorta swallowed up..." Lauren's mom said, flipping up her skirt to the sight of Lauren's large rear eating the panties.

"Thank you very much for your time Miss Jones. And it was lovely to meet you Mandy!" Britney said, having waited for the group as they left the bathroom. It was a short interview, with Lauren being asked patronizing question after patronizing question by her rival. "Could I snap a quick photo for the paper?"

Aunt Judy, ever the promoter, smiled. "Of course! Mandy, you stand here..."She said, pulling Lauren beside her tightly, and adjusting her sashes and crown. The pose was awkward, Lauren squeezed tightly at the stomach. Smiling as best she might, Lauren let the reporter take a couple photos.

"Thank you so much! I'll send you the article on when we decide to publish it." Britney said.

Lauren sighed. Finally, she'd be out of this garb soon enough.

Not quite. They pulled into Lauren's driveway, having picked her and her mother up. Mandy was dead asleep beside Lauren, dressed normally, while Lauren still hadn't had the chance to change. Thankfully, they let Lauren choose the food, proud of the victor. Helping Lauren out of the car, Aunt Judy went with her upstairs.

"We'll need the pageant dress back Lauren." Aunt Judy said, following her directly into her room. Right in! Her private area, where she had her spandex, and....everything.

"Where are the clothes I was wearing before? My...stuff?" Lauren asked.

"Oh, I grabbed the clothes and stuff. They are in this bag." Her Aunt said. Lauren changed in front of her aunt, too tired to complain or protest. Naked completely, she still received a tight hug from her aunt, and profuse thanks.

All the humiliation, it seemed, was over. Lauren was asleep before her head hit the pillow.