My Cousin, Gilbert Blythe Is My Teacher?

Chapter 1

I have had this idea in my head for awhile and I posted it on Fan Fiction. I only had 1 review and I was hoping for more. You guys are Anne and Gilbert fans just like I am, maybe you can give me some advice on what I can do to make the story stronger? Maybe if people really like it, they can review it?

We have all heard and read about Anne's teaching days and her experience with it all. But what about Gilbert's teaching days? Ithink it sucks that we only got to see and read just a snippet of Gilbert's teaching experience. I think he deserves a story of his own teaching experience.

I have only read one other story on fan fiction about Gilbert's teaching days and I thought I would try my own version of it.

I would like to continue this story. Maybe you can guys can give me some feedback on it? I would appreciate it.

Chapter 1:

Gilbert Blythe stood nervously in front of the school board. He was holding his hat in his hands and fiddling with it, trying to keep his hands a little busy while the school board talked over why Gilbert called the school board meeting.

Gilbert was sitting in one of the front row desks of the school house and was trying not to stare at the three people up front.

He went over to Rachel Lynde's house last night asking her if she could get the school board together the next day or so. He said it was important and he told her why and what he had been planning to do.

Rachel was silent for a moment and then gave Gilbert a grin. "I think that is mighty generous of you Gilbert. I know you had your heart set on teaching at Avonlea School. You told me that you wanted to teach here as soon as you graduated. Now you're changing your mind and wanting to withdraw your application? Is that correct?"

"Yes ma'am. I want to give Anne the school. She wants to be closer to Marilla and help her out with the farm and chores. Marilla helped Anne and took her in and Anne wants to return the favor and help her out. Especially with Marilla's eye site not doing so good." Gilbert said.

Rachel patted Gilbert's hand and smiled, "You're a fine young man Gilbert Blythe. You're sacrificing on being close to home and help your folks out and saving money for medical school like you wanted to. Instead, you're giving up the chance to let Anne teach in Avonlea. I'll make my rounds to the School Board this very evening and you can meet us in the school house, let's say 10:00 tomorrow morning?"

"Yes, ma'am and thank you. I want to give you this too so you can show the rest of the board. It's my letter and signature withdrawing the application for Avonlea School. I already have a teaching job at White Sands School. I start in September." Gilbert said giving her his letter.

Rachel took it and quickly read it and then folding it back up, she smiled at Gilbert. "I can see your mind is made up. Very well then Gilbert. I shall go immediately to Reverend Allan and Mr. Bell's house this evening and tell them to come to the school tomorrow morning. See you then Gilbert."

"Thank you, Mrs. Lynde." Gilbert said.

Sighing with relief, Gilbert went back home.

That's how he ended up here in the Avonlea School the next morning. Rachel, Reverend Allen, and Mr. Bell were talking in whispers about Gilbert's offer to Anne. He was antsy and anxious on what they would say to him.

"Gilbert son, please come up here." Mr. Bell said.

Gilbert came up and stood in front of the board. Rachel gave him a small wink and a grin and he knew that meant yes. But he kept it cool.

"We understand that you want to give the school to Anne Shirley, right?" Mr. Bell said.

"Yes sir. I'm not changing my mind either. I spoke to my parents and they agreed I can give her the school. I'm not backing out of this. It's more important for Anne to be near home and close to Marilla. It's my gift to Anne." Gilbert said.