By Jamie
Copyright 2023 by Jamie, all rights reserved
* * * * *The Apprentice Chapter 3B
The interviews part 2 - the afternoon
After lunch it was time for the individual interviews. These were to be
conducted in two places. The first and main interview would be with the
Head and Mrs. Garcia. It would involve the boy, his mother, and the
special lady. The second more informal interview would be with Max and
Ryan.
After the interviews an afternoon tea would be served
and then all could go home. The staff would then gather to decide upon
the winning candidate who subject to a medical would be offered the job
and start as soon as they were able after their exams. The team of 4
would then be complete.
First up was David Johnson, his mum
and his 17 year old cousin. Dressed once again smartly in jacket and
tie, the boy was understandably feeling somewhat nervous after the
morning’s events. The interview started normally with general questions
and a chance for David to show what he had been doing at school and
outside, what his interests were and any significant achievements to
date.
Sporting wise David was a footballer and his other
interests included adventurous activities such as climbing and hiking.
He was an outdoors person. The Headmistress then asked his mother to
describe her son, how he was at home and his general demeanor and
behaviour.
"Well I think David is one of those boys who is
always busy, there is always something in his diary outside of school,
whether it be his football team, or with the Scouts going off camping,
hiking, etc. He is not one to sit still and watch the tele. He has
bundles of energy and eats us out of house and home!! Head in the
fridge looking for something to eat. He's confident, and not afraid to
try out new things."
Mrs. Garcia turned to David and said, "Is that how you see yourself?"
"Yes absolutely, can’t bear having nothing to do. I enjoy getting stuck in."
"So what are your thoughts about what you have seen today then David?"
"Well it looks like a great opportunity, obviously going to be busy
from what we’ve been told about the things would be doing and with the
school taking on boys too lots of new things to I guess."
The
Headmistress nodded and turned to his cousin, "now Sophie thanks for
coming along with your aunt and cousin today. We asked each boy to be
accompanied a significant woman in their lives as well as their mums.
When if ever was the last time you saw David naked before today?”
Mrs. Garcia, whist the question was being asked, was looking at the boy
who was definitely blushing and looking a bit uneasy no doubt thinking
where the conversation was going.
Sophie beamed a smile,
"well today has certainly been an eye opener. I’m only a year old than
Davie, and we kind of grown up together, family holidays and doing lots
of activities as well. Last time I saw naked I guess was when we were
about 11/12 before both of us started puberty. He certainly has
developed into a handsome young man! I did enjoy watching the boys do
their fitness tests.”
“So David how do you think you will cope
with the nudity aspects of the job. The boys are naked quite a bit and
there is no room for shyness here.”
The boy was quiet for a
moment before answering confidently, "I’m sure I can deal with it Miss,
it was a bit of a shock to see the boys naked in the classes but I
think I would get used to it pretty quickly.”
“You don’t think it’s strange?”
“Well yes it is, but” ...he shrugged its shoulders, " there it is, and I always give everything I do 100%”
“So it doesn’t put you off?”
“No I don’t think so.”
“Excellent. Right the final part of the interview is a test David of
your last statement. I would like you to go through that door there,
into a small side room. In it you will see three chairs. Pick one,
remove all your clothes and then come back into this room. Understand?”
The boy looked a bit shocked but was determined to prove himself, so nodded yes.
“Right off you go then.”
As he entered the room Mrs. Garcia started a stopwatch. “We will time
each boy as we know this is a real test of nerves and it will be
interesting to see how quickly each one makes the decision to go
through with it.”
Inside the room David shook his head at what
he was being asked to do. Is this crazy? Do I really want this job.
Getting naked in front of mum and Sophie again? His thoughts went
quickly through his mind and as with most things he made a snap
decision and within a couple of minutes was naked, his clothes neatly
on the chair. He took a deep breath and opened the door. Mrs. Garcia
stopped the watch 3 minutes and 4 seconds.
“Good boy” said
the headmistress as the four women looked at the naked boy. “Well done.
Stand there by the side of your Mum; adopt what we call the position,
legs apart hands behind the back please. Good we like to see everything
a boy has to offer.”
The boy was blushing but seemed in control his willy showing no signs of reacting. “How do you feel, be honest?”
“I guess a bit embarrassed ,a bit odd being the only person naked but I
can deal with it I think.” There was a discernible tremor to his
normally calm clear voice.
“Mum?”
“Well my boy has
definitely grown up; I knew that already but seeing him naked just
reminds me of his father. They are very similar.” She paused, “very
similar willies too. Like father like son.”
The headmistress
rang a small bell and the door opened by Miss Burgess and Max. “Mrs.
Johnson and Sophie if you’d like to accompany Miss Burgess to the
lounge please, David please go as you are with Max where you will have
a chance to chat properly with the existing apprentices, you can ask
them anything you like. Well done.”
The ladies left and David
walked self-consciously out of the Heads office past the school
secretary who had a good long look at the naked teenager before going
into a side room where Ryan was waiting.
Next up was Oliver
Williams, his mum and swim coach Susan Chambers. He was a good swimmer
part of a club, and swimming was his passion and what kept him busy out
of school. The interview, as to the same format as before.
“So Susan what were your thoughts about today and how do you think Oliver will deal with some of our ways?”
She smiled; she was a lady in her 40s a very experienced swim coach
from teaching young children to swim through to those who competed for
her club.
“Well I was most impressed I must say and fully
support the philosophy, it certainly has given me a few ideas
especially for my beginner and junior classes I run. There is no need
for the little boys to wear trunks I agree, I just wonder how many mums
might agree.”
Mrs. Garcia nodded “you will be surprised quite a few I think.”
“I think Oliver will cope with it well. After all he is used to
spending his time wearing only a pair of speedos so there is a certain
amount of body confidence there already. He’s got a good body like most
swimmers so nothing to be ashamed about.”
“How did you feel Oliver?”
The boy smiled, “I quite enjoyed it really once I got over the shock of
being told to strip off. I think the 3 lads being there naked already
helped. I found it quite I don’t know what’s the word....”
Mrs. Garcia suggested “liberating?”
“Yes that’s it! I’ve skinny dipped before but that’s been with the
lads, but I’m not scared by it. Nervous yes cos you know you might
always get a.. you know...” His words faltered.
“An erection.
Not a problem here I can assure you, if a boy gets an erection it just
provides a teachable moment. After all it us perfectly natural and
common especially in teenage boys.”
The headmistress smiled and said, “now for the test to see if the job really does hold any issues for you Oliver”.
She gave the same instructions. The boy entered the room noted David’s
clothing, quickly working out therefore the boy was naked somewhere
else. He quickly stripped off and was back inside the office in 2
minutes.
“Excellent!”
“Your thoughts Mum?”
“Well I am not surprised as a younger boy he was always running around
naked, and although of course went through that hiding stage when
puberty started but he is not shy at home, I’ve seen him naked many
times.” She laughed, “even once walked in on him shall we say enjoying
himself!”
“Mum no need to tell them that!” The boy blushed. The ladies laughed. “That was so embarrassing.”
“Embarrassing for you or your mother Oliver?”
“Both of us I guess thinking about it.”
“Oh I wasn’t embarrassed at all darling, it was nice to see my boy all grown up.”
They all noticed a definite reaction in the boys willy as the subject
progressed. Oliver was desperately hoping his willy wouldn’t let him
down.
“It is okay Oliver all boys masturbate, and most men
do throughout their lives. And we all know willies go up and down all
the time.”
“As they are now” added Sandra unhelpfully as far as Oliver was concerned.
The Headmistress brought things to a close and soon the ladies were
busy chatting with Mrs. Johnson and Sophie whilst Oliver joined David
with Max and Ryan after giving the school secretary a very nice view of
his full blown erection which was so funny to the other lads.
Last but not least was Steven and his mum and her oldest friend Mrs.
Patricia Smith, they had known each other since school, and their
children knew the other lady as an "auntie". Steven was the most
nervous of the 3 boys who were there for the job. He was a gymnast,
dancer and the quietest of the three. He was also probably the fittest
and was thin, wiry but with strong legs and upper body strength which
belied his appearance. He was small and as had already been seen a late
developer.
He nervously sat down in the headmistress’s study
along with his mother and Auntie Pat. He was one of 2 children, having
an older sister. His mother described him as a quiet child but
determined to succeed. He worked hard at school, loved his gymnastics
and dance which complimented each other, and she thought the school
apprenticeship would be ideal for him as being a girls school those
areas were seen as important subjects which was not the case at his
mixed school where they were seen principally for girls. He thus
pursued his passions in clubs outside of school.
“How is he at home Mrs. Marshall. I understand you have an older daughter.”
“Yes it is, he’s become quite shy ever since starting puberty, which
was late, he was over 14 but as we saw all going along fine now.”
The boy blushed. Looked down at the floor feeling embarrassed.
“Look up Steven” said the head gently, “developing is not a thing to be
ashamed about but to be proud of. You are becoming a man and that is a
fine thing.”
He smiled tentatively. “Go on Mrs. Marshall, was today the first time you had seen him naked since puberty started?”
“Roughly yes there were a few times after he just started I felt I
needed to supervise his bathing but he’s good with it now and so yes. I
was pleased to see his development is continuing.”
“And Pat, may I call you Pat, what is Steven like with you; we understand you’ve known him all his life.”
“Yes I’ve watched him grow up over the 15 years; he’s a great friend
with my 14 year old son Jonathan. They both do gym and dance together.
Always in and out of our homes. Steven is shy to the outside world but
once people know him he is clever smart and has a quick sense of
humour, always making us laugh, he observes things and sees the funny
side. He is a delight to be around, he just needs to be a little less
shy and come out of his shell a bit. But I guess all in good time.”
“Well thank you both, now Steven what are your thoughts about today.?”
The boy thought hard and stammered a little before gaining more
confidence. “I have enjoyed it, you have great facilities, and I was
pleased with fitness tests. I’m not sure about being naked though, the
other boys all so much bigger and manly than me.”
“How does make you feel then?”
He gulped. “It was a bit frightening scary because I’ve got a tiny
willy and don’t look my age, the boys at school always tease, they say
I look as if I’m 12. But I forget about that when I was doing the run
tests.”
“That’s the way it should be. Now don’t worry about
how the other boys look, everyone is different and develops at their
own pace” reassured Mrs. Garcia. “Now listen very carefully as we have
a test for you which will help us determine if you are suitable for
this role. Now I want you to........... “
A minute later
Steven was inside the adjacent room. He felt scared and nervous not
sure what to do but realised that he had to do it as clearly the other
two boys had. He wanted the job, so he started to get undressed down to
his underpants. He stood there for what seemed ages before forcing
himself to pull them own. He reached for the door handle and entered
the room some 4 and a half minutes after he had left.
He was
met with smiles from the 4 ladies looking at his body, his little willy
with its small little bush of hairs. He felt naked and small and was
using all his self determination to stay in the room. Mrs. Garcia
explained about the position which he adopted.
“What do you think ladies?”
“Well I think he is being very brave Mrs. Garcia” said his mother,
“Steven knows he’s a late developer and looks much younger than his age
but he’s facing his fears and done what was asked of him. Knowing my
boy, he was very likely fighting inside with himself but he has gone
through with it and I’m very proud of him.”
This time Steven
blushed but out of pleasure rather than embarrassment. Auntie Pat
agreed, “ you look great Steven. Nothing to be embarrassed about.
Everything is in proportion, and you are definitely still growing.”
The Headmistress smiled as she examined the young looking 15 year old,
he was certainly the cutest of them all and she liked his
determination.
“Excellent and well done Steven on overcoming
your fears. We ladies do appreciate it and recognise that things can be
embarrassing but this is an essential part of life here at the school.
Tell me a little but more about your gymnastics and dance.”
The boy launched enthusiastically into his two favourite subjects that
he almost (almost but not quite) forgot his nudity. His enthusiasm was
infectious. He even demonstrated a handstand for them, his little will
and balls hanging upside down for them to see and grin at! Shortly
after Steven found himself with the other 2 naked candidates chatting
to the clothed Max and Ryan.
Max led the chat, aimed at
relaxing the boys before the final event of the interview day. “Well
guys almost over, we’ve been asked by the Headmistress to say firstly
well done and then give you the opportunity to ask any questions you
like of us which we will answer completely honestly. You’ve got to come
into this job fully aware of what you might be asked to do, but before
that there is one final chance to ask any questions. How are you all
feeling about this?”
Oliver smiled and said he was really
enjoying the day despite the nudity, David said he was happy to
continue but wasn’t totally sure whilst Steven was determined to finish
the day.
David asked, " I’m sure we’ve all thought of this
but what about hard ons? They always happen in the most awkward times
don’t they?
Max smiled, “yes you are right. I had one once
in maths just as I was asked to solve the problem on the board. The
whole class was in fits of laughter and the teacher made me carry on.
She was laughing too; I was so embarrassed. So yes hey can happen
anywhere anytime, here they are usually just ignored, unless the
teacher wants to make a point about something, or a girl asks a
question.”
Ryan added, “yeah Max is right unless its
relevant to the lesson. For instance I did a biology lesson for the
year 7s and with all the talk I got hard so the teacher explained how
it happens.”
“How often are you naked then?” asked Oliver.
“Well despite appearances in this interview day not all the time.
Swimming and games lessons always, then lessons where it us relevant
like art if modeling, or biology but most other lessons we are like
this in our uniforms.”
Max added, “plus the parties . We were
naked waiters at the staff and families Christmas party but then all
boys were, so it wasnt just us. And we also had to wait on a staff only
dinner too. All the staff are women except Mr. Taylor the groundsman
who we work with. We do some of that work naked outside but depends on
the job and health and safety rules where we may have to wear boots,
protective gear etc obviously.”
Steven had up to this point
been quiet but asked the one burning question in his mind, "I hope this
isn’t weird but is there like any sexual stuff given you are naked, do
you ever get err you know touched?"
Max and Ryan looked at each other smiled, "with the exception of Mr. Taylor’s beautiful daughters, no one has ever touched us.”
“Right if you come with us we will show you where we live, don’t worry
all the girls are in lessons so no one will see you and then we will
head back to the staff room where you will reunited with your mums and
your clothes.”
And so the 3 naked boys walked somewhat
nervously through the school and up to the boys quarters where Max and
Ryan showed them their rooms, and their lounge area.
“Just us lads up here, our own private space. Ryan and I share one room and you can see there is space for one with Jeff.”
Back in the staff room the ladies were all chatting when the boys
returned. Miss Burgess was waiting for them and instructed the naked
boys to serve tea and cake to the ladies and soon the 3 naked boys were
serving drinks and passing round he cake tray as if it was the most
normal thing in the world, except of course they were naked. The ladies
enjoyed the final view of all 3 of them.
Max and Ryan stood
to one side observing looking smart in their school uniform. Smiling at
the boys predicament and chatting quietly about their interview day.
The Headmistress stood up and spoke,
“Well that concludes the
day. Firstly it has been a pleasure to meet you all and well done boys,
we know it has been difficult, but you have risen to the challenges we
have out before you and here you are at the end of it serving drinks
naked and doing it well. I’m sure we all appreciate your best efforts.
“Whilst you have been with Max and Ryan, I have explained the learning
opportunities of the post and how the successful candidate will be
given on the job training and all the apprentices will be starting
recognised courses at the start of the Autumn term, one day a week day
release at the local college - a little bit of normality for you”. She
smiled as a few laughed.
“We will be meeting tomorrow
morning to discuss the day so hope to have a decision by lunchtime. We
will contact you by phone personally and give all of you feedback as
well. So thank you for coming boys you may get dressed - your clothes
are in the room next door, and I look forward to welcoming one of you
to the staff team next term.”