More Than a Teacher - Ashton Irwin

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I haven't seen Harry all week and I believe that was due to the fact he spent his lunch times studying in the library since he has his HSC (A-levels, SAT) exams coming up. Chantelle said he does jack shit during class so he has to teach himself the whole syllabus for each subject in the next few weeks.

I'm glad because that means I don't have to face him. I'm not sure I will ever look at him the same way after he touched me like that, even when I screamed for him to stop. I can't even wrap my head around it. It's just not in his nature to do something like that.

I walk out to the oval where we eat lunch and see the trio sitting at the usual spot at the picnic bench. It's strange to think it was only last month that Elle and I sat with gossiping girls under another tree and Michael and Luke sat with their football team right in the middle of the oval.

I'm surprised they don't get asked why they choose to sit with lame girls. I mean, Elle is dating Michael so I guess it sort of makes sense.

"Ava! Guess fucking what." She grips my wrist and tugs me to sit down next to her. I look to the boys with a questioning look and they rolls their
eyes.

"It's about Angie." Luke deadpans. Both boys are clearly unamused with the issue between Elle and Angie since the party.

It goes to prove boys really do hate petty girl drama.

"Yeah and it's disgusting." Elle exclaims.

"She's making the biggest deal out of this. Like, it's got nothing to do with her or me for that matter." Michael shrugs.

He's not affected by Angie at all, he's totally moved on from that. Just like Elle should be. Hell she wasn't even involved in the breakup.

"Remember Michael was the one she cheated on.
You're acting like she cheated on you." I chuckle, making the boys agree with a smile.

Elle scoffs and hits my shoulder lightly. "Just listen, ok?"

"Ok, ok."

"Angie has a major crush on Mr Hood."

My eyes go wide and nearly bulge out of my head.

For starters I feel sorry for Calum. But I don't quite understand why this had Elle mad. She should be grateful it's not her brother or boyfriend.

"Ok and the problem is?"

"Ha! Exactly there is none! Thank you Ava." Michael slams his fist on the table with a huff.

"No, it's disgusting! That's what the problem is.
He's what, twenty-five? That's just nasty." She scrunches her face up in distaste.

"I mean you've lied about your age and slept with a twenty year old, it's not far off that." I nervously laugh but in my head a million alarm bells go off.

"Yeah but that was different. This dudes a fucking teacher and she's making moves! It's illegal and poor Mr hood for having to put up with her shit. Like seriously, a fucking teacher! How low can she get?" She shakes her head with an expression that only shows disgust and hatred.

I swallow briskly and hook a loose strand of hair behind my ear. I'm stunned at her feeling towards those kinds of things. It's quite disturbing to hear her opinion on it and if I'm honest it's painful. She has no idea about my current relationship with Mr Irwin and now there's even more reasons not to tell her about it. She would never look at me the same way.

"O-oh I uh, it's not that bad." My voice lowers as I make an effort to keep calm and not appear uncomfortable.

"Yeah, that's what Mike and I think but nothing seems to change her mind," Luke folds his arms over his chest. "Like, I always say Miss Green is hot and you've never had an issue. We even played 'who would you rather' teacher edition at your place that afternoon."