The Teacher

Chapter 21: Two Weeks Later

A/N: Just to chime in, yes it's two weeks later. Had to speed things up a tad lol anyway continue on...

The past two weeks have been some for the books. Jake has been giving me sad eyes. I can't blame him, I feel the same way. Maybe it just wasn't meant to be.

My classes have picked up and things are in full swing. Homecoming is also the buzz of the school since it's this weekend. Liz, and I plan to go dress shopping after school. Things with Cody have been okay. He's nice and very sweet I just don't feel a spark or that way about him.

I get up as I'm laying in bed, about to get ready for yet another day of school. I go and brush my hair and teeth. And get jeans and a nice sweater. It happens to be a bit cooler since the weather is starting to tone down for fall. I notice my sweater is a bit tighter than usual, but I also have been eating my feelings lately. Jake has made me emotional and fat a delightful combination.

I get on my shoes, and make my way down the steps. I run into my mom on the way out the door.

"Sweetheart, before you leave I need to meet you for dinner tonight."

"Oh, okay, I can do that after I go dress shopping for homecoming with Liz."

"That's fine, honey."

"Okay, mom." I kiss her on the cheek and run out the door to my car. Get inside and make my way to school.

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I pull in my usual parking spot. On cue as always Lizzie pulls in right beside me. We both get out at the same time she beams at me.

"Heeeeey girlfriend."

I chuckle "Hey chick."

"We still on for dress shopping after school?"

"Of course we are."

"Great!" She says with a smile. "So how are things with Jake?"

"I guess okay i haven't really spoken to him."

She frowns "Mel, you gotta figure something out. He's taken up your mind, you and Cody can't bond right cause he's still on your mind. I can see it."

I sigh "I know Liz, but I still love Jake and I can't just stop how I feel." Tears begin to form in my eyes.

"Oh Mel."

"That, paired with what's going on with my dad makes it worse." I say as my voice cracks throughout.

Liz walks over and hugs me as I cry a little more. Then we link arms and walk towards the school.

We get to our lockers, then walk to English with Jake.

I look at him, and he looks back with sympathetic eyes. He sees that I've been crying. Little does he know the reason is him. Him seeing me this way kills him. I know it.

This time class is a free class while he figures out the teaching plan for after homecoming. It's only Wednesday so there's a couple days left to figure that out, but hey I'm not complaining.

Lizzie and I talk about homecoming plans all through class. Dress shopping, dinner, photos, everything.

All through class Jake kept looking up at me I kept catching his eyes. He'd look away everytime I'd catch a glimpse. It almost made me wanna cry seeing the hurt in his eyes.

I just keep reminding myself that he's the cause of all this. Then it helps the feeling bad side of things go away.

Liz and I finish up our plans and go about our day. I walk past Cody a few times in the halls and he just winks, or gives me a jaw dropping smile. I'm with one of the cutest and most wanted guys. So why don't I feel happier about it?

I slug my way through history and science and finally make it to lunch alive. I sit and wait for Liz, and the guys before I get my food.

As usual I see Liz and Miles all cute with each other and Cody in front of them eyes on me. He comes over to my side and sits down next to me arm around me, and places a nice soft and sweet kiss right on my lips. It's been almost a month together, and things are going pretty well I'd say.

Although, I miss certain aspects with Jake, I can actually be open with Cody so I'm making the best of the situation.

I can hold his hand, kiss him, hug him, and not get weird looks from anyone. He's sweet, cute, funny, a total catch by anyone's standards.

My mom likes him too, she thinks he's cute. Lunch goes off without a hitch. We eat and talk and get ready for the rest of our day.

Then, after school is dress shopping this should be fun.

A/N: Here's another chapter for you guys!! Things are building up to homecoming!! Check out my other works!!

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