My Math Teacher (Niall Horan)

Chapter 27

Last school day before Winter Break

Niall's p.o.v.

"If you feel comfortable sharing what you'll be doing during your winter break, raise your hand". I scanned the room to find at least one hand that is up. Surprisingly my students aren't social today. They're usually comfortable and talkative but since it is the last class of the day, they're tired and are ready for their break to start. It's definitely been a long semester.
"Okayyy, well seems like I'll go first". A awkward laugher left my lips. I almost adjusted my glasses that aren't on my face. Sometimes I forget that I wear contacts now! (But mostly only at school or whenever I go out looking decent.)

Only half of my students are paying attention. The rest are either on their phones, having their own conversations, or they have their head down. That's alright because it's a free day and I'm not teaching anything. Therefore, I don't care to have anyone's attention. Besides Rosetta's of course. She's the only one I really care to listen to me.
I obviously love all of my students. But honestly I don't think teaching a high school math class is my thing anymore. Or was it ever what I wanted to do? In the beginning of the year before school started, I wanted to take the golf coach position but it was already taken. And the music building already has teachers with years of experience. So Math was the position they gave me. Well it was my best subject in my school years.

"Well if anyone cares to know about my winter break, feel free to listen". I said in a sarcastic tone. I looked over at Rose to smile at her since I know she appreciates my sarcasm/humor. But she was already smiling at me. Every time we make eye contact my cheeks get warm. And not to sound cheesy but my heart flutters. She makes me nervous but in a good way. I know it's kinda strange that I'm the shy one but I am.

"For my winter break, I plan to be in bed and watch Christmas movies. Maybe I'll even try baking, something festive... And I might go down by the beach to see some festive lights! if I do, I'll share my selfie with you guys when we are back from break". Okay I totally just made all that up from the top of my head. I didn't have plans before, but I guess I just made some right now. The only obvious plan I had was to see Rose. And my ideas that I just shared made me think of something. I want to do Christmas activities with Rose. I mean, I know we aren't a couple but this sounds very fun and it definitely doesn't have to be romantic.

Suddenly I snap out of my thoughts again. I saw a student raising their hand so I picked on them happily.

"Go ahead" I smiled.

"There's a place called Naples island canals where people decorate their homes for Christmas. There's even boat rides to take you down the canals" she explained.
Oh I think I've heard of this place before. It's a must see thing. Very popular around this time in this city. "Oh Thank You, I'll have to check it out" I took out my phone to write it into my notes. Then I texted Rose.

Me: Do you want to go check out that place together? I had you in mind honestly.

Rose: YES! Of Course! You read my mind actually :)

Me: Great, I cannot wait! We'll talk about this later.

I looked up at Rose. We practically did this at the same time! And I looked away quickly because I don't want students to notice our interactions. Well actually I do look at all of my students and sometimes smile at them also. I'm just having a normal human interaction with Rose. Sometimes I tend to overthink my every move. And I can get so obsessed with what others may be thinking about me. But it's all just in my head, For sure.