"Babe, get up. It's seven."

I moaned, "Five more minutes."

She shook me hard. "Yeah, but we have the meeting today. The mandatory meeting. And it's in thirty minutes."

I shot up. The clock said seven. "Why in the world didn't my alarm go off.

She laughed, "It did, but you said five more minutes to that, too!"

I got out of bed and went to our closet, "Where are my jeans?"

"Mine was too small."

I took out the navy suit I haven't worn in months. It could still fit me, but I never thought I looked good in any type of blue. Except for the jeans I always wore on Monday.

I brushed my teeth and my hair. I should've put it up, but if we miss this meeting, I don't know what I'll do. And I don't know what I'll do.

"Come on!" Lillian yelled from the doorway." I've got our breakfast in the car."

I turned to look at her," What time were you awake?"

"Five. You look so cute when your sleeping. And did you know you hug your pillow?"

"Get in the car, Lil," I pointed towards the door.

She walked out sagging her shoulders, but I didn't have time to feel bad. I had to find my shoes. But of course, she wore those, too.

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We pulled up to the school, and I could see none of the student's cars outside. That brought me a little bit of relief.

"Babe, it's okay. No one's going to notice us. We're probably ten minutes early."She smiled as she took her bag and swung it over her shoulder.

"Yeah. It's okay. But next time, ask before wearing my clothes." I smiled and kissed her on the cheek.

She giggled, "No promises."

We walked across the street and went inside. It was honestly really hot, but I'm sure it was because of the fact I'm wearing this suit. It was made of some expensive material, but I didn't check.

"The teacher couple. I really thought you two were going to skip this." Brandon, or Mr. Lake, hugged me from the side.

"Apparently we have to be here, but a few couples of minutes in bed would've done some wonders."

He laughed, "We are all in the deans' room. Also, you might want to ask her for some makeup. She motioned towards his neck."

Lillian gasped." I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to do that."

"What?"

"I'll be sure to ask." Lillian waved to Brandon as he left, and we started walking towards the dean, Mrs.Avan.

Lillian knocked on the door, and in about two milliseconds, she was right outside with her usual happy smile.

"The teacher couple, good Monday. So we were-" She stopped talking mid-sentence. She looked directly at Lillian, who quickly looked away.

She nodded slowly and moved aside to let us in.

"My purse is over there, so take what you need." She stopped smiling and looked at Lillian, "And next time, be more careful."

Lillian nodded, but I was still confused about what she was embarrassed about. "Okay, what's going on?"

"How much fun did you have last night?" Another teacher, known as Mr. Stone, asked.

"Babe, I'm sorry and I love you so much," Lillian looked at me and quickly looked to the floor. "I think I gave you something on your neck there."

I blinked, connecting the dots. So she was just letting me walk around...? With...

"ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR MIND?"

Lillian whimpered, "I said sorry."

"And what do you think that'll do."

"Clear my name?"

I sighed and rubbed my nose, then my neck. I shouldn't be mad really. Surprised isn't the word either. I'm confused as to why she would leave a hickey on my neck. And in such a noticeable place.

"Lil, sorry. It's fine, I don't even need the makeup."

Mrs.Stone smiled." So, now we can start. Anyone know where Dew is?"

I looked around the room, and I could see that Dew had probably done the same thing I did. We are related.

Still, I'm going to have to do something. Mandatory meetings are mandatory for a reason. "I'll call him."

I took out my phone and dialed his number. It started ringing, then he picked up."Yo, what's up?"

"It's Monday, and you aren't here. Get your lazy butt up here."

I heard rustling in the background, then I heard the familiar voice of Emma, his wife.

"Shoot, I totally forgot!"

"I did, too."

"Then how did you get there before me?"

I chuckled, "My version of late is at seven. and we live twenty minutes from the school."

"Can I live with you?"I heard the car door shut.

"Man up. You have a wife."

"And you have a girlfriend. when are you going to propose?"

I hung up and put the phone in my pocket.

"What'd he say?" Mrs.Stone smiled.

"He's coming." I don't tell anyone about our conversations except Lillian, but I don't think I want to tell her this either. The topic of marriage is really scary for me, but it's only because I'm younger compared to all of the other teachers, and the fact I don't like to do the same thing forever. I know I love her with all my heart, but I can't ask her that. But the funny thing is, I'd be fine if she'd ask me.

"While we wait, we can go over some of the least important things." Mrs.Stone motioned towards me. Or, my neck."What are you going to do about that? And tell me if you think letting it show is really an option."

I was about to talk, but one of the grade school teachers beat started stating their ideas, " I have a t-shirt she could wear. I know we're no recently supposed to wear them, but It is a very fair situation."

The other grade school teacher clapped. "Bravo, Mike."

Lillian laughed. "That's a great idea. You're already wanted to wear jeans."

"That's cool," I shrugged," but this is going to have to be a pretty big tee."

"It's from last years' pride day," Mike responded. He got up from his chair and pulled out a box that was in the supply cabinet. Then he pulled out a very, very, extra-large t-shirt.

"What kid ordered that?" I pointed to the shirt that could fit three children. At the same time.

"It was apparently a fluke in the designing process." He tossed the be the shirt.

"Thanks, but the neck whole looks like the size of my waist." I slipped the shirt over me, and I watched it consume me.

"I can sew a bit." Lillian lifted the shirt over me and pulled out several pins and yarn from her purse.

"OKAY, I'M HERE."

We all looked at the door and saw Dew, covered in rain.

"Dew, would you like an oversized t-shirt?"

After two of the teachers along with Lillian made both of us fitting shirts, mine had to be sewed for five minutes because I had to hid the mark, we were both finally ready to start the meeting.

"Okay, teachers and deans, to your seats, we have many matters to discuss."

Just then, the janitor poked his head through the window. "The kids are starting to arrive."

Mrs.Stone sighed. "What time is it?"

"Seven thirty-two." Lillian's eyes got wide. " School starts at Seven fifty."

"That doesn't give us enough time to discuss any matters!" Mike banged his fist on the table, then attempted to flip it. He couldn't, but he kept trying.

I laughed at him, but I had to stop from all of these dignified glares the teachers gave me.

"We'll discuss tomorrow. Next time, you two," She pointed at Dew and I," will have to be here at seven on the dot."

I sighed, but Lillian did the most obnoxious sigh I have ever heard.

"This is why I asked for two cars!" She left the room, but when I tried to go after her, I heard the faint noise of laughing. It made my heart flutter. Weird how it still does that.

"Everyone, to your classrooms. Your students are going to have many things to talk about." Mrs.Stone pushed politely pushed the remaining teachers out of her room, and into the hallway that was now swarming with grade-schoolers. The middle and high schoolers are upstairs.

Dew and I both made our way upstairs, and when I had gotten to my classroom, the children that always arrived early looked at me like I was a monster.

"Why are you wearing that shirt." I turned around and saw Rowly, the class clown, smirk.

"An incident happened."

"Why is Mr. Argenten wearing the same thing?"

I rolled my neck, and he gasped.

"Who did that to you? I bet it was Mr.Argenten. I never trusted that man." He held up his fist and shook it towards my brother's door.

"He didn't do this." I pointed to my neck, "Someone else did."

His eyes got wide.

I leaned into his ear, and whispered, "Don't tell anyone, but I am dating someone, and it's not my brother."