The Student and the Teacher

03

"So, how did it go between you and mister teacher? " Isabel asked, after we finished class. " He said i need tutoring, because of my bad grades lately. " 
" Don't make me jealous girl, you could spend so much time with him now. " Isabel said, as she dumped her books in her locker. " Yeah well, i'm not proud of it, i thought i was doing good, but if my parents find out my grades are bad, they're going to kill me. " I sighed deeply. " Do you think he'll tell your parents? " 
I leaned against the wall, waiting for Isabel to finish glossing her lips. 
" I hope not, my parents want a perfect daughter, they don't want a kid that tutoring because she's bad at a certain subject in school. " 
" Amber, you get to spend extra time with mister Uchida, you have no idea how jealous i am of that, i would rather be in your shoes now. " Isabel said. " I now have to race home in this heavy storm. " 
" I have to spend extra time in school while i have better stuff to do. " I sighed. " But i have no choice now. " 
" Hey Amber, are you coming? " it was mister Uchida's voice. I swallowed, and turned around to face the handsome teacher. 
" Yes, i'll see you tomorrow Isabel. " i said. Isabel stared at the teacher, and then winked at me, as if she was about to say i should make a move on him. 
I watched her stepping out of the building, then i followed the teacher. " Before we start, can i please ask you to not tell my parents about this? " I asked, as we stepped into the classroom. 
" I do think your parents should know about this, that seems fair. " Uchida said. " But it's up to you, please have a seat. " I nodded and dropped my books on the table. " I've heard you're having a hard time with todays subject. " 
" Yes, actually, maths is really hard, i've never liked it. " Uchida smiled. " Well, i think in order to be good at something, you have to like it first. " 
"That's not gonna happen if it's up to me. " I said. " Why so negative? " Uchida sat down in front of me, staring at me. 
It made me feel uncomfortable, cause i didn't want to look into his eyes. It would make me melt again probably.   
" I'm not being negative, i'm just being honest about what i like and what i don't like. " i opened up my book and searched for the right page. 
Uchida sniffed, i could hear he was smiling. God, those white teeth and those dimples. Don't look Amber, it's not worth it. You're probably gonna melt again just like before. 

" Are you ready? then let's get started. " 
I tried to listen to him explaining the hardest subject you could possibly have in math, but i just couldn't hear him. 
The minute i looked up at him i just seemed to forget about everything that happend around us.  Like time stopped. 
" Amber? are you there ? " i could feel his hand on top of mine, and it made me shock. 
" I'm sorry sir, i just can't do this. " i stood up. " It has been a long day for me, i think i should rest. " 
" I have to tell you that we have a big test coming up in two weeks, and i want you to be prepared for it. " i packed my bag while he was telling me that it was very important.  
" Again, i'm very sorry sir. " i made my way to the door, but i could feel his hand gripping my arm, to stop me from walking away. 
" In that case, i think i would like to talk to your parents. " i turned around, while he still held my arm. " Why? "  
" Because you're not showing interest at all, i get it you'd rather spend time at home watching tv or calling your friends like normal girls your age would do, but this is really important if you want to pass. " 
I looked down, i felt very disappointed in myself, he was right. " I'm sorry, i just can't concentrate at the moment. " 
" Why is that? " we looked each other in the eyes, and it just felt like a magical moment like in a movie, when you're waiting for the guy to finally kiss you. But ofcourse it won't happen. 
" Are you gonna explain to me why you're like this right now? " 
Before i even knew what i was doing, i realised i pressed my lips against his, it felt like my body couldn't control itself anymore, like all the emotions and feelings i've felt towards him for many years just came out. 
But it felt right, even though it was so wrong. He didn't push me away, like he really wanted this too, but just when  thought that, i felt his arms on my shoulders and he stepped away. 
" What...?? " my legs felt weak, i wanted to run away but i couldn't, like i was glued to the floor. 
" Why did you do that? " Uchida asked, after an awkward silent moment. I looked down, i felt like i could cry. " I'm sorry, just forget about it okay? " and then i ran off, feeling humiliated by my own actions.