(Every new paragraph means a different character is speaking;not necessarily a new character;just a different character.Also,every new character introduced has a first paragraph that is 3rd person.Then the rest for that character is in 1st person.)
Mr.Knack looks at his watch nervously,blowing the hair out of his face.He taps the desk anxiously,as the first of the students begin to arrive.
Kyle took his seat,setting his bag beside him.He looked around the classroom,analyzing the posters.
I hoped to be known as 'the cool teacher',but who knew?I bit my lip,a sign of anxiety,seeing someone with shockingly white hair and black roots analyzing the posters I put up.
My eyes locked with the teachers.A death stare took over for a second,but then suddenly changed to a nervous smile.I felt my cheeks become warm and knew I was most likely blushing.
I looked away for a second,not knowing what to think.Why was he blushing?I felt my nervous smile freeze,feeling the blood drain from my face when my mind moved to the subject of crushes.
"You okay,teach?Your lookin' a bit pale,there,"I said.
"Um,"I said,my throat feeling dry.I cleared it.I looked over at him,careful not to meet his eyes again."yes".I looked at my role-call sheet,and started calling out names.I mostly got "here's",but then I got three absences in a row."Kyle",I called absentmindedly,not expecting an answer.
"Roger",I saluted playfully,a small smile on my face.
I looked up in surprise,recognizing the voice.You okay,teach?Your lookin a bit pale,there.My chest felt a bit tight at the smile he was giving.I felt my face turn red,trying to ignore it as I continued to call role.
I fidgeted with my fingers and then laid my head down on my desk,my eyes beginning to flutter shut.
Slamming my role-call paper on the desk with a satisfying whack,I looked towards Kyle unwillingly,and saw him sleeping.I sighed,and,muttering to myself as I walked towards his desk,I leaned down towards him."Kyle,wake up.It's the first day of school.Do you want your mom to be called?"I heard a chorus of "ooooohs" around the classroom.
I shooed the teacher away."Meh,she wouldn't really care."I burrowed my face deeper in my arms,continuing to sleep."Also,when someone is sleeping,you're usually quiet".I peeked from my arms,glaring at the rest of the class.
Feeling my face turn red,I yanked him up by the shirt,and took the phone sitting next to his backpack.I walked to the front of the classroom,and narrowed my eyes when I heard someone telling a yo-mama joke."Yo-mama doesn't like you telling those jokes" I said,glancing towards the back.I turned around to the laughing noises,and covered my face."I don't have any crushes on students",I murmured to myself,most likely bright red."I don't have any crushes."
I yawned and rubbed my eyes.I turned to my bag and blinked."Wheres my phone?"I asked expectantly,turning towards the teacher.I smirked slightly when I noticed the blush that covered Mr.Knacks face.
I took a deep breathe,my face cooling down as I grew calmer,looking away from Kyle's slight smirk when I turned around."You can get it at the end of class",I said,ignoring the following frown.I let out the breath I hadn't realized I'd been holding."Class,I have a few rules",I started."Just because It's my first year as a teacher doesn't mean you get to slack or goof off."I used what I hoped was a stern voice.
"Aye aye",I said,my hand under my chin."So.....what're we gonna learn today,teach?"I used my most innocent voice possible.
I pursed my lips and ignored him."My first rule is that only one person talks at a time.The second rule is that you're not allowed to speak unless you're called upon by the teacher,"I said,glancing at Kyle briefly."The third rule is be nice to each other.My fourth and final rule is no displays of public affection."
"1.You didn't answer my question."I frowned."2.You looked at me like I broke the second rule,I'm hurt."
"Sir,I'm going to have to send you to the principals office if you keep speaking out of turn."But that didn't stop my chest from feeling tight.I turned to the class and began my lesson on Ancient Romans.
"Just wondering,"I mumbled under my breathe as I slumped down into my seat.
~3 Hours later~
"And that's how the Ancient Greeks ended up going to war with the Ancient Romans,"I said,finishing up with the lesson that would have otherwise taken days.I had all but forgotten Kyle.I looked at my watch,surprised by how much time had passed."Well,the bells gonna ring any time now,so--"The bell cut me off.I heard someone mumble "saved by the bell",and looked in the direction of the speaker.
I paused and realize I had spoken out of turn again.I looked around nervously and said,"I wonder who said that?".I hid the laughter daring to come out of my mouth.
I felt something stir in my stomach,and I knew it,knew it for what it was,yet didn't acknowledge it.I bit my lip in frustration,and kept the strongest emotion I was feeling at the moment out of my eyes.At least I hoped it wasn't in my eyes.I hoped.
I slowly got my bag and hoisted it over my shoulder.I got up from seat, dragging my feet as I walked towards Mr.Knacks desk."Do I get my phone now?"I asked nervously,slightly chuckling and feeling my face warm up a bit.
"Yes",I said,surprised that he sounded so nervous,and picked up the phone.I looked up,of course feeling my face start to turn red when I saw him blushing.
"Thanks",I said quietly.I took the phone from his hand.I sighed.
I paused for a second,and then looked back up,my face getting hotter. "what is it?"I asked quietly.I grew tense and tried to hide the feeling that suddenly came up on me,starting in my stomach as I waited for his answer.
I realized that I had spaced out for a second."Huh?--Oh!It's nothing,sorry,"I said,chuckling."Say...you blush a lot",I said,poking his cheek.I pulled my hand away."Oh yeh,no public affection,heh heh."I signaled quotation marks with my fingers and then put my index finger on my chin."Though it doesn't count since it's after school,and also,I don't really think that would count as public affection."
My whole face was red before I realized it."I...I..."I stuttered,dumb-founded."I.....um......I'm......bashful....that's why...I blush...so...much..."I struggled for words,my face somehow becoming hotter by the second.It's not public affection,I thought.It's not affection.I tried not to remember the shock that had spiked through my veins when he touched my face.I pulled my hand up to my cheek,and,still shell-shocked,said,"I'm....still new to this....sorry...."
"New to what?"I asked,tilting my head over.
I heard my intake of breathe,and hurriedly said,"Teaching!I'm new to teaching!!"I covered my face in embarrassment at how my words before had sounded.
"Said that suspiciously quickly",I said,squinting my eyes.
"Ugh",I said."Kids."I didn't acknowledge the fact that I was only 3 years older than him.I looked him dead in the eye,ignoring the bright red blush I could feel on my face.
"D-did I do something wrong?"I said,taking a small step back.I felt my cheeks turn a dim red.Why is he blushing?I pursed my lips.I didn't make him mad....... .did I...?
I blinked and looked down."I..."I said."I...I-I don't know...."First he acts like the class clown.Then he acts like he's shy.Who is he?Why do I feel the need to find out?Also,why am I not saying anything,not even trying to think of something to say?I hesitated."Well....I have to go...."I said,walking towards the door.I paused in the door way,debating something."Goodbye......see you tomorrow."
I sighed."see ya."I stood there for a second,motionless,then turned to walk towards my dorm.I felt sluggish."What a weird first day..."I said to myself as I turn the knob on the door.
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