"C'mon, Leah, you're back here!" called a voice. The driver nodded. Leah went in the direction of the voice, eventually arriving at a seat with two very hot, very popular teens: siblings Lacy and Jeremy Brown. Leah was in Jeremy's grade and had a massive crush on him. She also, coincidentally, had a crush on his equally attractive older sister Lacy. Jeremy was your classic surfer type, laid back and kind, while Lacy was a biker girl. Both types were catnip to Leah.
"Hi," Leah managed weakly. Jeremy patted his lap.
"Hop on up, Leah."
Leah did as she was told. Lacy pinched Leah's cheek playfully.
"So you get to be the seat for one of the school babies, huh?"
"Yes." Jeremy smiled at Leah. "Sorry, Leah, she got her car keys taken away, so this is her first time on the bus since I became your designated seater. And she doesn't pay attention to me when I tell her about my day," he teased his sister. Lacy rolled her eyes.
"Whatever, just tell me."
"Leah's guardians agreed that she could help out students in the Early Childhood Development class. I think all the school's babies actually are helping us out. It's a win-win. They don't have to pay for a caretaker at school, and myself and my classmates get hands on experience."
"Uh-huh. And right now you are...?"
"Watching her on the bus. She needs a lap to sit in, since there aren't any car seats. And I also am to make sure she doesn't get sick, keep an eye on her diaper, and change her when we get back if she needs it. Speaking of..." Jeremy squeezed Leah's diaper. "Hmm. I think you're good for now. I'll check you again when we get to school."
Leah nodded to show she understood, but she was already blushing at the thought of Jeremy Brown changing her.
"And when they get to school, what happens with the babies?" Lacy asked. She played with Leah's hair a bit, treating her like the baby she appeared to be.
"They have to have escorts everywhere. Like a buddy system."
"Can I sign up?" Lacy asked. "She's kinda cute. I'd like to take care of her all by myself."
As Jeremy opened his mouth to respond, Leah held her breath.