“What about ‘Oliver!’” she said with a knowing look at her blonde colleague.
“I could never be Bill Sykes!” exclaimed Andy. “Far too nasty!”
“We weren’t thinking Sykes,” said the blonde.
“Or Fagin,” said the bunhead.
“I quite like the Artful Dodger,” said Andy.
“Not, you honey. You’re far too innocent,” affirmed the bunhead.
“But I don’t want to be Oliver. He’s far too meek.”
“Well in some ways it would suit you, but they’d be no fun in the costume. I see you more as a Nancy,” said the blonde.
“Yes, very much a Nancy,” agreed bunhead.
“But I’m not a Nancy,” cried Andy.
“I wouldn’t be too sure about that,” the blonde said as she began to pull his trousers down. “Let’s check your size.” As her hands slid his pants down, Andy was torn: he desperately hoped he wouldn’t embarrass himself with Aunt Jane watching, though he wanted the blonde to know he was all boy. But that was impossible with Aunt Jane watching.
They continued to review options. Jane called over a number of suggestions. The assistants wondered whether the lady was being serious when she said she wanted to him to try on Supergirl, Batgirl, Captain Marvel and Wonder Woman outfits. And she was quite insistent on him wanting him in latex too. But he was much too quiet for those costumes, although they had to admit with a little tucking (and, the blonde thought, it would only need to be a very little tucking) he would look good in a tight latex catsuit or miniskirt. He needed something much more fitting with his timid personality. Jo Stockton or Holly Golightly would fit much better with his looks and timid manner, but most wouldn't understand the references and Holly's cigarette holder was a definite 'no, no' these days.
They could always try him with a Dorothy outfit. Despite his obvious attraction to his Auntie and the that little flicker of response when they dropped his pants, he did look like a friend. Dorothy was quickly dismissed by the lady. So, Snow White? His purity really merited Snow White. It was just such a shame that they didn’t have Snow White in latex.
To Andy, the trips to the changing room seemed interminable. Eventually, the blonde and the bunhead took to stripping and dressing him on the floor of the store. The assistants had eventually persuaded Lady Jane to let him try the Snow White costume even though it wasn’t in latex. The dress was a little dusty from standing on display for so long. He Sneezed. He was Grumpy at being made to try it, but then Happy with his appearance once they’d given him a pair of heels to wear with the dress. He was Bashful when the assistants asked him to give them a twirl. But he loved pirouetting on heels in the way Jane had instructed him. He thought if he was properly made-up it would be nice to go as Snow White – he felt Dopey with pleasure at the thought and quietly dreamed about what it would be like to the end of the evening when he’d feeling Sleepy to slide into the arms of his prince.
But Aunt Jane wasn’t happy with the Snow White look; since the party was going to be held near the harbour perhaps she thought it’d attract passing Dockers. That wouldn’t do. “Do you have anything else?” she asked the assistants.
“Well, there is something that might suit him, but it is rather expensive,” said the blonde.
“Don’t worry about that,” said Jane. “Let’s see it.”
Bunhead went to the stockroom at the back of the store and returned with a transparent garment case. It shone yellow under the store lights. “I think you’ll like this,” she said as she unzipped the cover and delicately removed a shimmering long yellow dress.
“Come on Andy, help the lady,” instructed Lady Jane. Andy stepped into the dress and Jane zipped him up. “Now stand up straight. Wow!” All the ladies gasped. “You do look good. Is it possible to gloss him? I’d like to see how he looks when properly polished.”
“Certainly, Madame,” said the blonde.
“And can we talk prices while you do that?”
“Yes, Madame,” said the bunhead. “I thought you’d like it. It does suit him.” She took Jane’s arm and led her towards the counter in the corner. As they walked away, she said more softly, “We do have the companion piece if there is anyone. But I understand if you’d prefer him for yourself. He is rather young for a boyfriend.”
“You are a lucky boy,” said the blonde as she fetched a canister of beGloss and started to spray cool liquid on to him. “You’ll be the Belle of the Ball.”
“But I’d wanted to go as Jack Sparrow. I can’t go in a dress,” protested Andy.
When Aunt Jane returned, he was shiny and the blonde was helping him into a pair of matching yellow opera gloves. “I’m afraid he needs a bra to help with the décolletage,” said the blonde.
“That’s not a problem. He does have one or two at home, but do you have one in latex that will match this outfit?”
“Certainly, Madame,” said bunhead. “I’ll check out back and make that call too.”
“You really are a very lucky young man,” said the blonde, “this is such a beautiful costume. Do you like to dress up?” 
“We love playing dress up, don’t we Andy?” leapt in Lady Jane. “We have lots of outfits at home. You especially like having your hair and make-up done …. Don’t you?”
“Ye… yes, Auntie,” stuttered Andy.
“Do you have matching shoes? He’ll need heels too. I was thinking a pair of Hot Chick 100s would look good.”
“Madame has impeccable taste. The Hot Chick Yellows would be an excellent pairing. But will he cope with a four inch heel?” queried the blonde.
“Oh, yes. Easily. I normally have him in five inch when we’re at home and he’s doing his chores. He’s still working up towards six inches: I was thinking he’d look good in Highness or Daffodiles. Or maybe some Lady Peeps?”
“Madame is so wise. A four inch heel will be easier if he’s going to be dancing. I’ll get the Louboutin store to send round some pairs now for him to try. We can add them to your account.” The blonde gave Andy a sly look. “And to think, he tried telling me that he wanted to be Jack Sparrow!”
While they had been chatting, the bunhead had been working in the corner. Now she was on the phone: “No, it is perfect. I am just checking on the Beast costume? Yes, to a different address. It needs to be sent to William O’Conchuir. ….. No, that’s c,h,u,i,r…… That’s right, like French leather without the ‘h’.”
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The element of surprise had gone for Lady Jane Fullerton-Jones: the call on the intercom, the alerts from the sensors, the tracking of the security cameras. Even without her security systems, the crunch of tyres on the gravel drive would have alerted her well before the doorbell rang. “Andrew darling, your lift’s here,” she called to her nephew. He was back upstairs making yet more final finishing touches to his make-up. He’d been ready for over an hour, nervous with anticipation.
“Down soon, Auntie,” he called back.
“Good evening, Will,” she said opening the door. “My, you do look a handsome Beast. The whiskers suit you. You look very horny tonight.”
“Oh, Lady Jane, stop it! But thank you. Do you like the costume? There must’ve been a mix-up at the outfitters. I’d ordered a Skeletor onesie.”
“So, they sent you this? What a terrible mix-up! Maybe just as well, Andy doesn’t like onesies. ”
“Really? Is he ready yet? I want to see what he’s chosen. He’d said something about a pirate outfit.”
“He changed his mind when we were at the shop. He should be down soon. He’s just titivating himself again.”
“Well, we mustn’t keep the rest of the guys waiting. Pete’s dad has hired a limo to drive us the Ball. They can’t wait to see what outfits the girls have chosen.”
“Andrew,” she called upstairs again, “you’re needed now. You have to go.”
“Yes, Auntie, I’m coming.”
“Whaaa…..” Will couldn’t suppress a gasp of surprise as a vision in yellow of loveliness and beauty slowly descended the staircase. “Andy?”
“Yes, Andy. Of course it’s Andrew, who else is it going to be?” challenged Jane.
“But he’s be…”
“Beautiful? Yes, he is,” affirmed Jane.
Will didn’t know what to do or say. He was flabbergasted at seeing his friend in a flowing yellow latex dress and looking immaculate. Andy seemed nervous and was moving cautiously, clutching the handrail. He was wearing high heels which might account for his slow tentative steps. Will didn’t know whether to shake his hand or give him a hug. But that would be silly. He held out his hand to help Andy down the final steps, then realised he was still clutching the rose that had come with his outfit. Andy had taken it before he could withdraw.
“A rose! Oh Will, how sweet!” exclaimed Andy. “How did you know I was coming as Belle?"
"I didn't but this costume arrived by courier. I assumed the shop had made a mistake, but I liked it and didn't have time to change. Far better than the Skeletor onesie I'd ordered. The rose came with it. I didn’t know what to do with it. I’d been planning to give it to some girl tonight."
“So, do you want me to give it back?” queried Andy.
“No. Definitely not. It’s perfect for you. You look so amazing, tonight. And your hair!" Andy turned away feeling embarrassed, but Will followed and touched his shoulder.
"Oh Will, my handsome Prince,” said Andy coquettishly, “thank you. I took the afternoon off work so Aunt Jane could me to her hairdresser: it’s wonderful what inserts can do. I had a manicure too. Your new costume is far better than a skeleton outfit. I love you as Beast.”
"Thank you .....Belle. ….. Do you like your rose?"
"I love it. And Will you take me to the Ball, my Beast” Andy laughed teasingly, “my horny Beast? We’d make a nice couple? Or will you be too embarrassed? ”
“Don’t worry Andy, we all know how your aunt loves to go over the top for these fancy dress parties. I mean, it’s not like she does it to you every day, is it? And besides, you look, you know …. Fine.”
The doorbell rang again. As she opened the door to small youth, Jane harrumphed to herself about Will’s words: ‘Fine! Fine?’ Her boy looked a lot better than fine. Why couldn’t those two just get on with it? When would they ever say to each other how they really felt. The little bundle in a morning suit and big stiff mittens spoke: “Are Will and Andy coming?”
It didn’t matter to Andy, ‘fine’ was good enough for him. At least Will hadn’t laughed at seeing him dressed as a girl. And he definitely hadn’t been repelled. As Will touched his shoulder, Andy felt warm inside and thought ‘I don’t care, as long as you are near’.
Jane spoke to the new arrival, “No, they haven’t had time for that …yet,” she joked. Fortunately it went completely over the head of the young man. “Please thank your father for taking you all tonight. I don’t think Andy would fit in my car in that dress. Sorry, we’re a bit slow, Andy was just getting ready.”
“Don’t worry, this is the last pick-up,” said the boy. Who’s the girl with Will? And where’s Andy?”
“Oh, he’s all there, sweetie,” smiled Jane looking at the young couple and her pretty nephew. Will and Andy were still chattering. Why couldn’t Andy just kiss Will and get on with it? "And you must be Lumière? It seems the theme has caught on this year. It's no use getting excited by Belle, it looks like he only has eyes for his Beast. I hope you find your Plumette, tonight."
The boy stared across at the picture of elegance in yellow. Could that be Andy? It seemed to be given the way Will was talking to her: “Are you sure, Andy? Do you want to be seen with me?”
“It’s more about you Will. Are you going to be OK escorting me? There will be girls, other girls, proper girls at the Ball.”
“Andy, don’t worry. You’ll be my Princess, my Belle. After all, it’s just a bit of fun, isn’t it?”
“Er, yes Will,” Andy turned to look at his escort, “of course it is.” Even in his 4” heels he had to look up slightly to face Will. “Just a bit of fun.” Their faces were close. Andy wanted the moment to last forever as he stared into Will’s eyes, but then collapsed in giggles as the Beast’s beard brushed against his cheeks. “Oh Will, that tickles!” he exclaimed. Quietly he was wondering whether other parts of the Beast would be similarly hairy. There were places he would definitely like a tickle. “Maybe tonight I can unlock your inner Beast?’ he said cheekily, ‘even if some petals have to fall before you return to Will in the morning."
Jane has been eyeing them throughout. Was it just by chance that the music changed to 'How does a moment last forever?' as Beast took Belle's hand and they started down the hall? “Time to go, kids,” she said. “Remember Andrew, home by midnight.”
“But Auntie …” Andy tried to protest.
“No ‘buts’ young man. Home by midnight. Will, I’m going to hold you responsible for getting him home and tucked up. He has a busy day tomorrow.”
“But tomorrow’s Saturday, Lady Jane,” queried Will.
“Yes, and Andy will have lots to do. Now go. And back by midnight!”
As soon as the limo pulled away, Jane leapt into action. Time for her to go upstairs and complete her outfit now her protégée was safely despatched with his paramour. She wouldn't need to change much. She could keep her vinyl pants and ankle boots; all she needed was get out or her pink blouse, replace it with a tight black PVC top, put on her black latex gloves with claw fingertips, don her latex hood, and paint on some whiskers. Her toys, harness and lube were ready in her bedside drawer so no other preparation would be necessary. She’d take Andy’s bike. At the speed she’d ride, she wouldn’t arrive much after the limo. And when she got to the Ball, she could keep an eye on Will and Andy with ease since neither was expecting her to attend and wouldn’t see through her disguise. Then it would be her time for a little Halloween fun: she would decide who she was going to seduce. Would it be Batgirl, Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn, Deathstrike or some other super-villain? Whoever she chose, Catwoman would have them away from their boyfriends and purring contentedly before the night was out. Or might she go for one of the assistants from the outfitters since she’d kindly offered them tickets for the Ball. Such shame that at the end of the evening, she’d have to narrow her choice since only one would be able to ride pillion home. She just needed to check that the spare helmet was in the box on the back of the bike.
She’d leave it as Andy’s problem how he got home. If he got home. He’d better get home. She wondered whether she’d find Will joining them at breakfast tomorrow. That reminded her: she needed to put a packet of condoms and a bottle of lube on Andy’s bedside table before she left. Will would see a different side of Andy then, since she’d expect her nephew to be in his maid’s uniform serving them. She could drive them into town together to return their costumes. She’d feel sure the outfitters would want to see Andy properly dressed as her maid. She’d have to use the Tesla tomorrow rather than the Ferrari to take all three. Mind you, she pondered, she might need a third or fourth seat anyway if she was running one of the assistants to work. So many options.
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Plus a cute little thing from our friend Amber (my kitty) just to tingle your imaginations.
The lady in the skinny black pants winced at his last word but maintained her composure. “Yes, Andrew, A-N-D-R-E-W. although he may be calling himself Andy.”
