All language subtitles for 012..A Wife And Mother Part

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While Sophia was slowly waking up and rubbing the sleep out of her eyes...

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Can I come in?

Um... sure.

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Good morning. Mom. Did you sleep well?

Um... yes? LUho...t's this supposed to be?

Well, what's it look like?

I got up early this morning and made you breakfast.

I wanted to surprise you in bed.

And you've succeeded there, honey!

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Knowing you, you're probably up to something!

No, absolutely not!

I just wanted to thank you in a very special way for yesterday.

I told you that I'd do much more for you!

Yeah, honey, you did.

So... would you like to hove breakfast together?

e bed!

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All right, for the lady luc have fried eggs, bacon, toast and coffee. And cereal for me.

Well, actually I don't really like bacon. But for you, I'll make an exception.

UJow, you even brought me a flower! That might be the sweetest thing you've ever done for me, honey! I'm speechless!

Wow, I absolutely wasn't expecting this! It's such a sweet gesture, honey!

Have you been waiting by the door all this time until my alarm went off?

Actually, just for a few minutes. I know you get up at 7.

(It's so remarkable how he's been showing his gratitude. His room is cleaner than it's ever been, he's doing the dishes, he's cooking, and he gave me that splendid foot massage yesterday! And now this!)

(Of course, it wasn't right to show my son my breasts! But he's really doing everything imaginable to make me regret it less and less!)

(And speak of the devil...)

Sophia noticed that her son was occasionally trying to peek at her cleavage.

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Honey, up here is where the action is.

Dylan smiled a little sheepishly and kept eating his cereal.

They talked a bit about school and about which subjects Dylan had that day.

By the may, aren't you late for your first class?

My classes start later today.

that case, do you need a ride?

Yeah, sure.

Th lot for the breakfast, honey!

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You really made my day with that, sweetie!

She gave her son a kiss on the cheek.

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I'm. ggipg to take a shower, and you can finish your breakfast io p^ace.

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(I wonder why Ellie hasn't shown up. Maybe her classes start later today?)

(Cosh, I can't believe what we did last night!)

(And what I really can't believe is that I enjoyed it! Enjoyed French kissing my own daughter! And she noticed!)

(Cod! What have me done?)

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(Well, it'll probably be pretty a wk ward for a bit after doing that!)

(I'm still not really sure if it was the right thing to do.)

see you've finished and even brought everything downstairs.

Then go to your room and get ready for school. And let me get dressed.

Maybe... me could change together?

But honey, I already let you watch me change yesterday!

And uue agreed that we're finally done with the TH do you a weird onetime favor1 thing!

Come on, don't spoil your nice breakfast gesture now!

But seeing you in underwear isn't much different from seeing you in a bikini! We talked about it yesterday.

I really just want to get changed and chat with you. That's all.

Ulas it really that bad being together in the fitting room yesterday?

I kind of had the impression that we had fun!

Well... I have to admit that it really was kind of fun with you in the fitting room yesterday.

mean the first time, of course, when you were critiquing my outfits!

Sigh* All right, the heck with it! We can change together.

But this in't gonna become a regular thing!

Awesome! I'll get my clothes!

Dylan rushed to his room while Sophia considered which of the dresses she bought yesterday she should wear.

but she'd hardly epened her wardrobe before her sor\was back.

Cot 'em *grin*!

UUouj, you can be really fast when you want something!

Anyway, just come in and close the door. We don't want your sister to find out about this!

Dylan closed the door and then looked at his mother expectantly, with slight grin on his face.

Honey, the thing is... I'm not wearing any lingerie underneath right now.

So I need you to turn around for a minute.

Um... yeah, OK, no problem.

And stay turned around until I say otherwise! Cot it?

I'm serious! You better not peek or you'll be in a lot of trouble, young man!

won't, don't worry. Mom!

Dylan turned around and Sophia started to taking off her clothes.

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Dylan's heart beat faster when he saw his mother start to take her shirt off.

He couldn't believe that she was actually undressing right behind him, unaware that he was watching her.

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Mesmerized, he looked at her standing there, bare-breasted, thinking how hot and beautiful she was, and knowing exactly what her next move would be.

e er no ns i any further and look away

Dylan didn't want to risk getting caught and spoiling everything.

So, he stopped peeping at his mother and let her finish changing in peace.

Sophia took a quick look at her son, just to make sure he mas keeping his promise.

(*Grin* Look at that! Looking away and well-behaved, just like he promised!)

(Nice to see that I can still trust him!)

OK, you can turn around again.

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(Hmmm... maybe I could ask Dylan to help me with the clasp.)

(It'd be a good opportunity for him to practice a little for later, when he has a girlfriend.)

Honey, I'm having some trouble with my bra clasp. Would you be a dear and help me with it?

You really want me to...

Sure. You already know how to clasp and unclasp a bikini top. Now you can practice with a real bra, if you like.

Dylan stood behind his mom and got to work.

You still remember how it works? It's the some principle os with the bikini.

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Already?

Wow, that was quick! Good job, sweetie!

You're already a pro at it *ha-ha*!

See? Now you hove one less thing to worry about when you have a girlfriend.

That's really a very beautiful bra, Mom.

Just as beautiful as the one you wore yesterday.

Um... I don't remember saying you could touch it!

May I?

Sophia was aware that her son was just very curious, which was understandable.

Well, you're already touching it, so I guess you can feel it a little more.

Wow, really? Cool! Thanks, Mom!

Yeah, yeah. Think of this as a little reward from me for your sweet breakfast-in-bed-surprise!

Dylan excitedly felt the fabric of his mother's bra.

Wow, it's really smooth!

What kind of fabric is that?

It's probably a nylon blend with lace.

I saw in the back that it's from D&C. Do you only wear designer lingerie?

Well, not only, but mostly.

UUhy spend so much money on underwear that no one gets to see, anyway? LUell, except Dad.

And me *grin*.

Well, me women love beautiful clothes and lingerie that makes us feel comfortable. It's very high on our list! Something you men don't understand *grin*!

Most women wear sexy underwear or lingerie to seduce their loved ones.

And it's also a particularly beautiful and personal gift for us! We just love it in hen men buy us expensive lingerie! A little tip for when you meet someone some day *wink*.

Dylan smiled sheepishly.

But I wear bras mainly because... well, to hide a specific circumstance or reaction my body sometimes has.

UJhat do you mean?

Well, you know. You noticed it during our fashion show yesterday.

Oh... yeah *chuckle*.

Yep.

Um... can

*Chuckle* all right, just this once.

It's actually the same fabric as my bra, but go ahead.

I'll give you this one-time opportunity to become familiar with a woman's lingerie.

Awesome!

Dylan carefully touched his mother's panties and slowly brushed his fingers along the strap.

So? Not much different from the bro, right?

I wouldn't say so. The panties fit a bit more tightly.

mean, no difference in terms of the fabric.

Oh, um... no, I guess not.

How do you choose the color? Or the style of the lingerie?

Does it have to match the rest of the outfit?

Dell, not necessarily. But it could be a factor sometimes. Depends on the situation.

Actually, I prefer the usual panties or thong style. Doesn't matter if it's lace, cotton, satin, silk or a nylon blend. I like 'em all.

It just has to look nice and I need to feel comfortable in it.

So... you've also got thongs?

Yes, honey. I've also got thongs.

But I usually wear them only on very special occasions... in most of which your father plays an important role *grin*.

You mean... when you have sex.

Sophia nodded her head.

Yes, among others. But technically it's better to take 'em off beforehand.

OK, you little rascal, I think you've felt my underwear enough now.

We should get dressed or I'll be late for my class!

Dylan started to get changed while his mom was looking sort of hesitantly into her wardrobe.

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(Cod, what's my son going to think of this? It doesn't matter which one I pick, as none of them are really appropriate for a high school teacher.)

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I think I'll
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The two of them got dressed and chatted with each other.

Once they were dressed, Dylan looked at his mother, a little confused.
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UJow, is that how you're going to teach lessons today?

h Cod, what do I tell him?)

(Of course it's too much! Stupid question!)

IDell, I think the other teachers will look surprised and envious, that's for sure *ha-ha*l

Dylan's answer did nothing to relieve Sophia's doubts.

Ah, what exactly is appropriate, anyway?

I don't think there's a law that forbids beautiful teachers from dressing sexy for their lessons!

Have you seen other teachers dress like this?

(Bell, I don't think many teachers look as good as you do to start with. Mom!

Well, that wasn't really an answer to my question.

I think you look great! I'm really proud that my mom is maybe the hottest teacher in the whole town!

But... if you have doubts, why did you dress like that?

(Shit, I'm acting totally suspiciously! As if someone's forcing itie to dress like this! (Dell, that's actually the truth, but my son mustn't knou^that! Ever!)

(Damn, I was hoping to just act naturally!)

Well, I just thought I might like to wear it. I just wanted to try out a new look, you know?

Kind of how I dressed when I was in college.

Cool! You hove my blessing *ho-ho*!

It really suits you, and it's definitely an eye-catcher!

And as long as there's no dress code for teachers at our schoyl, you can totally wear whatever you want!

Well, I'm kind of relieved that you're so cool with it, honey.

Um... no offense. Mom, but shouldn't a dress like that be worn without a bra?

Or is it 'cause of that 'little problem' of yours you told me about. You know...

Q£amn, I complete! forgot about the bra! That Lea n't wear one!)

Yeah, um... it's just a habit to put one on. But you're right, the bra doesn't really work with this dress.

Could you please turn around for a second, honey?

Dylan obeyed and Sophia quickly took the bra off. And since her son wasn't looking, she also changed her panties into more comfortable ones.

All right. I think me should get going.

Oh, wow! Yeoh, that looks much better! You just look bang-up. Mom!

Your students will definitely be in for a surprise!

Sophia was a little surprised how cool her son was about it.

Anyway. Come on, let's go, honey.

(I need to try to be seen os little os possible by my colleagues! Although even if only one of them sees me like this, it's probably going to get around.)

(Still, it's not like I'm dressing like a whore!)

(*Sigh* This dress better satisfy that little turd!)

(Cosh, how will my students react to this outfit?)

(So far. I've always dressed rather formally for my classes.)

(I hope I won't feel too uncomfortable during my lesson! Either way, I have to get through this!)

Good morning, class. Please |£ke your seats.

It became pretty quiet in the classroom, as the befuddlement at their teacher's unexpected clothing style was written all over the students' faces.

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(Well, if I were in their place. I'd probably react the same way.)

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ce goi good morning, class.

The class greeted her back.

Sophia inevitably noticed Aiden's sardonic grin. But her goal was to pay him as little attention as possible.

She also wanted to try to come off as natural as possible, as if she thought wearing the outfit wasn't a big deal.

But the dumbfounded looks of her students, who were disbelievingly eyeing her from head to toe, made it harder for her to hold onto that illusion.

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... Evelyn, right?

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I hope you hod a good time in Spain and had a chance to pick up some of the language.

I'll send you an email with the topics you'll need to catch up on.

Ethan...

Henry...

Chloe...

Welcome.

I know that you were roughly on the same page in the other class, so getting up to speed should be easy for you.

Do you' a e any questions?

They shook their heads.

All ri h , n let's get starte .

Today we're concerned with the issue of the genetic drift.

You guys should hove read a bit about it in your biology books, so let's see what you remember.

You know what chromosomes are, of course. Can anyone tell me what homologous chromosomes are?

Henry.

They're chromosomes that are about the same length and have genes in the same places, so they make up a pair.

That's correct. And what's the meaning of haploid and diploid?

She was amazed at how well her new students participated, and thought they'd bring some fresh energy to her classes.

She also couldn't help but notice how the boys were getting a bit distracted by her new style.

Deal or not, it was still very important for her to teach her students. But some of them seemed a little unfocused because of her low-cut neckline, which gave them a great view on her voluptuous bosom.

Even though their reactions were pretty normal for kids their age, this was why high school teachers shouldn't dress this way, as it might tease their students.

Sophia played with the idea backing out of the deal and just sending her son to a boarding school for a while. Because who knew what kinds of dresses Aiden might still force her to wear?

But she also didn't feel good about sending her son to a boarding school.

Then Aiden put his hand up, and it in as clear that he wanted her to come over.

(Great! That's all I need right now!

OK, open your books to page 38 and read over the first paragraph about pedigree analysis and give it some thought. ULIe'll talk about it in a few minutes in terms of how it relates to your knowledge about

(UUhat the hell does he want from me now?!)

Damn, Mrs. Parker, I must say you exceeded my expectations! That dress looks amazing on you!

And your tits look really nice in that top!

Sophia hated obscene compliments like that, especially coming from the mouth of a student. But she couldn't do much about it at the moment, other than just swallow her anger and endure it.

And that sexy tan! Nice!

You obviously really made an impression on the class *grin*!

We finally have something to look at that makes the lessons much more interesting again *ha-ha*l

LUhat the hell do you want?! You're keeping me from teaching!

You still remember what I told you yesterday? That your task consists of two parts.

Well, the first part you already fulfilled, and in a hugely satisfying way, I might add *grin*l

Just get to the point already!

Aiden looked down at the bottom of his teocher's dress.

want to see whatch're wearin1 underneath!

Excuse me???

Sophia was totally weirded out.

You heard me. I want to see your panties!

Are you nuts?! How dore you ask me something like that?

Simply outrageous! That's sexu...

Oh, come on, I thought we were already past that 'sexual harassment1 thing!

As long as our deal lasts, you do what I say, and sexual harassment isn't an issue!

So disrespectful! The sheer insolence of it!

I certainly won't show you my panties! How dare you?!

Do I really need to remind you what's gonna happen if you don't comply with my assignments?

Even though we have a certain deal. I'm sill your teacher and not one of your teenage bimbos! So, I expect some respect!

Well, as long as I'm holding the reins here. I'm the one in charge.

AncTbesides, I always wondered what kind of lingerie my teacher wears.

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(Damn, what the hell do I do now? I can't just lift up my skirt and show my panties to two of my students!)

The clock was ticking, and she had to continue her lesson.

No matter how inappropriate it was, the consequences of her refusal could be worse.

She had to make a quick decision...

I thought I told you very clearly to take your cap off during my class!

Sophia wanted to make it clear that she still had some authority here.

Well, from now on, I don't hove to *grin*l

Take your bloody cap off or I'm not doing anything for you!

But then you know what's gonna happen!

Dude, just take that fuckin' cap off!

Andr£ shook his head and did it.

All right, now it's your turn!

So, come on. Lift up the dress *grin*.

Sophia looked around to see if any of her students were looking over.

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But everyone was diligently reading.

*5igh.* Let's just get this over with!

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Holy fuc-k, so hot!

Lace? UJow, nice!

UUhatcho say, Dre? Isn't our teacher wearing some really hot lace panties?

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Cod, what the hell am I doing?!

This is so humiliating!

Sophia couldn't believe that she was standing in the middle of the class and lifting up her dress for some teenage students, allowing them a look ' at her panties!

She couldn't endure the disgrace one more second.

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All right, are uue done here? Can I finally continue with my lesson?

Sure you can. And this brings us to the second part of your task.

UUhat?! I thought I just fulfilled it!

Hell no! That was just for my amusement *grin*l And 'cause it's my right to see your panties up close!

The second part of your task is to show the whole class what you just showed us!

What???!!!

You want me to lift up my dress in front of the entire class???!!!

Are you completely out of your mind?!

No way!!!

Well, simply lifting it up would be one option.

but you could also do it much more subtly.

Make it look like an accident.

For example, you could drop something and then bend down to pick it up.

Or just sit on your desk and spread your legs a little. It doesn't even have to be for long.

As long os everyone con see what lingerie our naughty teacher is wearing in class today *grin*l

Stop calling me naughty! I'm just being blackmailed by two punk kids!

I won't do something like that! It's inappropriate for a high school teacher!

It's inappropriate for any teacher!

As long as our deal is still on, I decide what's appropriate for a teache and what isn't!

And nou I've decided that our teacher is going to show her students what panties she's wearing.

can't do that! What if one of the students tells their parents about it?

UUhy the hell they would do that???

Nobody talks about things like that with their parents!

As long as you don't let it look too intentional, it'll just seem like an indecent, accidental flashing that'll stir no more than their kinkiest fantasies!

(This was absolutely not what I was expecting, damn it!)

So, which is it? Do you accept your second task, or should I test out if your son suffers from claustrophobia? Our lockers would work well for that

At the mere mention of her son, Sophia bristled with rage.

(Damn, I'd like to wring this little shit's chicken neck with my own hands!)

But she had to act rationally and decide if she really should continue on or just end the extortion.

Unbelievable, I'm letting myself be sexually blackmailed by two pubescent teenagers!

Well, you have to decide how important the wellbeing of your son and the other students is for you.

I'd guess it's pretty important.

So, come on, baby. Show your students those nice lace panties their hot
teacher's wearing today *grin*.

And make sure that their attention is focused on you when you do it.

Without saying anything else, she turned around and went back to her desk.

All right, guys, I hope you're through with the paragraph. Let's talk about it now.

(OK, what'd be an inconspicuous way to do this?)

(Actually, the
the least suspicious ones!)
1 one. The ways that little asshole suggested would be

(So, I'm choos
ween the devil and the deep blue sea!)

Bend over

Sophia walked straight over to her desk and sat on it cross-legged.

So, a pedigree analysis might be done by a geneticist when a couple wants to have children but at least one of them has a family history of congenital diseases.

With a genetic family tree it's possible to estimate and potentially limit the risks.

But beforehand, some basic knowledge.

Hum 0’91^46 chromosomes, s now.

Through the fertilization of the ovum by the sperm cell, haploid chromosome sets from the mother and father merge to create one diploid chromosome set.

So in any cell, apart from the germ cells, there are two versions of every chromosome. One comes from the mother and one from the father.

Each pair are referred to as homologous chromosomes, because they contain the same genes. The chromosome pairs are numbered I to 22.

(OK, I'll just do it now!)

She inhaled and exhaled deeply.

She continued her lecture as if nothing happened.

The last pair form the sex chromosomes, sometimes referred to as pair 23. These are the X and Y chromosomes, which are also known by the term 'heterologous chromosomes'.

The students were clearly looking down at her crotch, having trouble believing what was being shown to them.

Sophia felt so embarrassed that she couldn't endure it another second.

She crossed her legs again without breaking off her lecture, so that the show was over after just a few seconds.

Those chromosomes determine if we're genetically a man or a woman. Whether a congenital disease develops or not is largely due to the saved genetic information on each chromosome.

(Oh Cod, that was so embarrassing! I want the ground open and swallow me up!)

While she was talking, she especially noticed the puzzled facial expressions of the boys. As if they weren't sure if that had really just happened.

How and what in detail leads to the characteristic will become clearer during this learning module.

For the most port, with a pedigree analysis it's about two questions. Will the examining attribute be inherited through the autosomes or sex chromosomes? And is it a dominant or a recessive inheritance?

She continued her lesson, drawing an example of a pedigree analysis on the blackboard...

...and to finish up, she asked the students a few questions on the subject.

Finally, the school bell rang, offering her some relief.

OK, before we talk about pedigree analysis, I'll draw the principle on*the blackboard first.
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While walking over to the blackboard...

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SophPq inhaled and exhaled

...and bent down for the chalk.

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The classroom became noticeably quieter.

The students were clearly looking down at her butt....

...having trouble believing what was being shown to them.

The boys looked e eciolly dumbfounded.

Who would've expected such a sight out of the blue?

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For just a moment, their hot teacher gave them a good view of her crotch, and they were mesmerized by the alluring, sky-blue lace panties now in view.

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Sophia felt so embarrassed. Although she couldn't see her students, their sudden silence was obvious, and she could practically feel their bewildered gazes.

She grabbed the chalk and quickly went to the blackboard to draw the diagram.

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(Oh Cod, that was so embarrassing, I want the ground open and swallow me up!)

(What do my students think of me now?)

(Anyway, it's over and done with!)

(Well, maybe not many of them even noticed. At least I really hope so.)

She explained the diagram as she completed it.

All students left the classroom, except...

So, you picked he 'bending over1 opti n.

Actually, I was hoping you'd go for that one! And you even made it look very professional!

It probably wasn't your first time, was it *grin*?

Bite me!

Oh, come on. I'm pretty sure you enjoyed the looks you got from your horny students!

I'm sure all the guys had hard-ons thanks to you. It was probably the most enjoyable class of their lives *ha-ha*l

In any case, yo gave those losers some nice visual images they can jerk off to later!

Ugh! That's disgusting! You're such a jerk!

Even though we have a deal. I'm not going to toler like that!

Yeah, whatever!

I think iu0 need to congratulate you, Mrs. Parker, for mastering your second task with flying colors!

Now there's just IO left until you've earned your son's freedom.

As well as Zac's and of all the other students'!

Well, we need to think about your next task. So, you should give me your phone number. Just in case.

Sophia unwillingly gave him her number.

And for the second half of the lesson you just need to look sexy, which I'm sure won't be too difficult for you *ha-ha*.

With that, Aiden and Andre left the classroom, grinning, and left Sophia with her thoughts

(Cosh! I can't believe that I really did that!)

Sophia wasn't sure if she should go to the faculty lounge during the break or stay in the classroom and prepare for the second lesson.

She decided on the latter. The less people that saw her like this, the better.

She tried to focus on her preparation, but it wasn't easy because the thought of what she'd just done was still bothering her.

(Bending over like that in front of the entire class! I can't believe I did that!)

(I can only imagine the puzzled looks of my students! Gazing at my most intimate spot!)

Sophia didn't want to admit it, but just like yesterday, this task had also had something... exciting about it.

Her life wasn't very thrilling at the moment, so this was almost a welcomed change.

(I wonder if the guys are talking about it during the break. And what are they saying?)

She also wondered what her blackmailer had in mind for her next task.

(ULI , it can't get much worse, can it?)

Sophia remembered Aiden's words about giving the boys 'visual images'.

mmm... what are they thinking about it now

(An ... will they really masturbate while thinking of me?)

(Oh Cod, why the hell do I even wont to know that?)

In any event, the idea of it made her slightly aroused.

She remembered her own school days and how she pleased herself quite often at night, thinking of her hot sports teacher and how the outline of his big tool was sometimes visible through the fabric of his shorts.

So, it wasn't too far-fetched that her students might now do the same using her as an imaginary stimulus. Especially after the show today.

Finally, her students returned from their break, and the second half of the biology class started.

Sophia tried her best to just focus on teaching her students the material, which seemed to work pretty well.

And her students seemed to have more or less become accustomed to her new appearance, which helped with their concentration.

It almost seemed like her flashing her panties earlier had been forgotten.

While just about all of the students left the classroom, Zac remained behind, somewhat hesitantly.

Did you have a question, Zac?

Um... no. I... just wanted to tell you that you look very nice today, Mrs. Parker.

That dress looks really good on you, especially with your beautiful new tan!

You think so?

Oh, yeah. The initial reddish effect is gone, so it looks very natural now.

So, you just hove to keep it up now, which shouldn't be too hard in this town.

OK, I'll remember that *chuckle*.

Sophia thought it was really cute how hard Zac was trying not to look down her neckline, so that again and again he lowered his gaze to her legs. It made Sophia chuckle.

Of course it didn't escape her notice how he had been looking at her during class.

But he wasn't the only boy in her class who was looking at her in that certain way, as teenagers at that age usually looked at attractive older women.

And with her outfit she had certainly given them a welcome opportunity.

Nevertheless, there was something in Zac's eyes that was different than with the others. He was her good friend's son and one of the few guys, she had to admit, whom she thought looked kind of cute and innocent when

She was already used to those lascivious looks from pubescent teenagers in her 10 years of teaching. She also knew it was pretty normal, and as an educator she understood such behavior better than most anyone else.

After Emma had changed classes, Zac was now her most diligent student. Her new 'teacher's pet'.

She liked him very much, but of course not in the way he probably liked her.

Even though she found him attractive somehow, her moral compass steadily reminded her of certain boundaries - that he was still her student, and that this feeling was purely platonic.

Sophia wanted to thank him once again for being so kind to her yesterday, but not in front of his buddy.

Zac said goodbye and left the classroom along with Mason, who still ragged him a little because of his awkward attempt at flirting with their teacher.

Sophia had to chuckle. They reminded her of her school days and her own ridiculous attempts to flirt with the teacher she had a crush on, when her hormones were at their peak.