Lauren finds out about being an adult

Lauren arrives at the school fairly quickly with Ms. Trans apartment only being a few blocks away. As she parked in Ms. Trans space she was slightly disturbed at how empty the parking lot was , the only vehicles there belonging to the 'other' teachers. When she entered the school Lauren became acutely aware of exactly how much smaller her new body is compared to her old one. She was used to being 5' 9" , but as Lonna Tran she was 5' 1'... barely. She got as feeling of vulnerability as she walked the eerily empty halls of the school. " This is so creepy" , Lauren said out load as she made her was to the teachers staff room, hoping that is where the meeting was to take place. She was relieved to find the 'other' teachers there when she opened the door.
" Hi Lonna" Coach Jordan greeted her as she entered. He handed her a cup of coffee as he helped her find a seat. " Just the way you like it." He said as she took it and held the seat for her to sit. Lauren didn't really care for coffee, but took it anyway, the smell seeming heavenly to Lonna's nose. Once she was situated the tall African-American sat next to her as Lauren took a small sip of the fresh coffee. " OMG that is so good! " genuinely surprised by the taste of the hot beverage. " Thank you Coach Jordan." she said while taking another drink.
" I thought we were past this Lonna, call me James. We have been working together for a couple of years now, and we're friends. " the Black man replied. Lauren looked at him for a moment and replied, " You're right. Thank you James. "
" You're welcome Lonna." James replied with a huge smile. Laurens thoughts began to run wild now that she had some caffeine running through her. ' OMG he likes Ms. Tran!" she thought to herself.
" Lonna, I know we work together, and dating within work is discouraged... " James began.
'OMG Coach Jordan is asking me...ah... Ms. Tran on a date! Ewwwww!' Laurens mind screamed. ' Not that Coach Jordan is an ugly man though' her mind responded as she actually began to look at him with a critical eye.
"... but I want to get to know you better than I already do. Outside of work." James continued.
' He IS! Ohmygawdewww.' Laurens mind screamed before reminding herself that she is currently Lonna Tran now, and Coach Jordan is actually a good looking man. Tall, athletic , well spoken. ' He would make an excellent catch for any woman' Lauren decided feeling her body warm up.
" What I am trying to say is would you like to have dinner with me sometime. Maybe tonight?" James finally spat out nervously.
' Aww that is so cute' Lauren thought. ' Look how nervous he is'. Lauren would never have looked at him as a possible boyfriend before because of the age difference between them, Coach Jordan being in his early to mid thirties and she being seventeen. He was just so...so... old. And a teacher to boot. The case is different now though because , well now so is she. As Lonna Tran she is also a teacher, and in the same age range.
" I think I would like that." Lauren replied slyly. " Pick me up at six. " Lauren quickly began formulating a plan in her head. ' Setting up Ms. Tran with Coach Jordan may help her relax a little in class. ' she thought. ' She has always been so uptight and maybe if I get her a nice boyfriend she will loosen up with us students.'
It was very hard not to smile a little when Coach Jordans smile went from pleasant to flow blown happy when he heard her acceptance, and that caused Lauren to return it too." Alright ! " he exclaimed with an energy that was way to happy for this early in the morning. Lauren felt the infectious energy the Coach was giving off create an energy in her own body. ' It has been too long since Jake showed that kind of interest in me' Lauren thought as she compared her real boyfriend to the new suitor she currently had as Ms. Tran. ' Maybe if I show Ms. Tran that her life isn't that bad, she will want to swap back sooner.' Laurens mind added.
Before either of them could add anything else , Mrs. Akers , the school principle called the meeting to order. Laurens mind raced the entire time, and she completely tuned out the entire meeting, the only thing she remembers from it before Mrs. Akers called the conclusion was when James took her hand in his under the table. It felt huge in her tiny hand , but Coach Jordan was a big man , and his hand would have felt big in her real hands too.
Once the teachers were dismissed Mrs. Akers called her to the side for a moment, as the other teachers filed out of the room. Coach Jordan whispered that he would see her tonight as before the principle got in hearing range and made his exit.
" Ms. Tran," Mrs. Akers greeted her, " I know this is just a staff meeting, but we have a dress code not only for students, but teachers as well. What you are wearing is not okay for school. Its okay for a staff meeting, but you need to change for regular school hours. I know you have a free period for first period, so I expect you to have changed before your students show up for your next class."
" Don't worry about it Mrs. Akers. That was my plan. I just got a late start this morning, and was making up time where I could." Lauren lied effortlessly , inwardly cursing that she was going to have to dress professionally like Ms. Tran had suggested she would.
" Okay. That's not a problem Lonna. I just wanted to make sure that you knew that. You are one of the best teachers we have here and my friend. I just wanted to make sure I didn't have to be your mean boss later today. I really hate that part of my job, but the school board makes me do it if I want to keep it. I hope you understand?" Mrs. Akers responded.
In truth the thought had never actually occurred to Lauren until just now, but she could see how Mrs. Akers would have to enforce the rules, including the dress code, in order to keep her own job. " It's not a problem Mrs. Akers. In fact I am heading home right now to change into something more professional. See you later. " Lauren answered cheerily as Mrs. Akers nodded a dismissal.
" Ugh … I can't believe I have to dress like Ms. Tran too, or I will ruin her life for her and she will never agree to swap back." Lauren said as she made her way once again through the parking lot to Ms. Trans little white Jetta while dreading another day in heels.