TEACHER TEACHER! [re-uploaded due technical issues with first upload]

Chapter 8- Cookie Crashers (Part 1)

WARNING: UPSETTING CONTENT.
Mentions of deceased parent.

The staff room was not much bigger than Aahan's classroom.
There was a faint smell of coffee, but it wasn't warm and comforting, instead, it left a stinging feeling in your nose.
The sofas were grey, and there was a small table near the window, with four chairs around it.
The TV wasn't very big at all, but it made sense when you looked at the rest of the school.
It very much screamed 'low-budget'.

Aahan took a seat at the table, and placed the pile of books in front of him. He had twenty four students in each class, and he taught three classes.

'Kill me now', he thought.

With a loud groan, he leaned forward and let his head hit the pile of books.
He questioned where he went wrong in his life to be given such a tedious task.

"You're in my spot."

Aahan quickly sat up, his eyes widening a little when he saw the women who had spoken to him.
It was the woman from the bake sale!

Her curly hair was tied up into a messy bun, with her curly front fringe framing her face perfectly.
She had crimson lipstick on, and a black top with lace sleeves.
She opted for black flares and black heels.

Aahan momentarily forgot how to speak.
A human being should not be allowed to be this beautiful.

"Hello?
Are you deaf?
You're in my seat."

"Oh!
Oh my–I'm so sorry, I didn't-"

The woman burst out laughing, her bright smile stunning Aahan into silence.

"Your face!
I'm only messing, don't worry.
I like to make the fresh meat squirm a little."

"Fresh meat?"

The woman nodded.
"New teachers."

"Oh, I'm only a supply teacher."

"For Mr. More's class, I know.
I'm Paige, by the way.
Paige Green."

Aahan smiled.
"Nice to meet you.
I'm Aahan Patel."

"How are you finding life in this cesspit?"

Aahan chuckled.
"A-ha, it's, well... it's charming."

"Charming?
The office door came off its hinges twice the other week."

"Well, the people are nice."

"Yeah, I'd agree with that.
Especially the teachers.
There's not much eye candy around here though, unfortunately.
I mean, most of the teachers are good-looking in their own way, but eighty percent of them are either married or in relationships."

"Is it common for colleagues to get into relationships here?"

"Not really, no.
I've only known a handful of couples that met here and fell in love, but that doesn't mean some of the teachers haven't gone on the odd date or two."