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Love on The Line - Part 17

I wanted to put up another chapter so here:

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Alastor found himself seated once again in Mrs. Velvette's history class, where the ambient murmur of students mixed with the occasional click of a phone screen was the only sound filling the room. Mrs. Velvette, as always, seemed more engrossed in her device than in her supposed teaching duties.

As Alastor sat there, his attention drawn to the idle chatter around him, Chaz leaned in closer, his presence imposing yet strangely magnetic.

"You know, Alastor," Chaz started with a grin, "you really shouldn't keep playing hard to get."

Alastor's eyebrow twitched slightly at the comment, his patience wearing thin. "I've told you before, I'm not available."

Chaz's grin faltered for a moment before he regained his composure, his tone taking on a playful edge. "Come on, what's a little competition? I like a challenge."

Alastor sighed inwardly, resisting the urge to roll his eyes. He could feel Chaz's gaze lingering a little too long, the persistence becoming increasingly uncomfortable.

"Just respect that I'm taken," Alastor insisted firmly, hoping to finally put an end to the awkward advances.

Chaz's expression shifted, a hint of frustration flickering across his features. "I get it, Alastor. But you can't blame a guy for trying, right?"

Alastor hesitated, sensing an undercurrent of something more in Chaz's persistence. It wasn't just flirtation; there was a determination that unsettled him. He wondered if Chaz knew more than he let on.

The bell rang, signaling the end of Mrs. Velvette's class. Alastor gathered his things swiftly, eager to put some distance between himself and Chaz. As he left the classroom, he couldn't shake the uneasy feeling that things were about to take a turn, though he couldn't quite pinpoint why.

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Lucifer was in his office, sorting through some papers, when his phone rang. The caller ID displayed the name he least wanted to see: Sera. He hesitated for a moment before answering, bracing himself for whatever she had to say.

"Hello, Lucifer speaking."

"Mr. Morningstar, I need you to report to my office immediately," Sera's voice was cold and authoritative.

"I'll be right there," Lucifer replied, his heart sinking. He hung up and took a deep breath, trying to steady his nerves. Fortunately, he didn't have a class to teach at that moment, so he could leave right away.

As he made his way to Sera's office, dread coiled in his stomach. Upon arriving, he noticed Superintendent Adam standing beside her desk, his presence adding weight to the atmosphere. Lucifer took a seat in the chair opposite them, his eyes meeting Sera's stern gaze.

"Mr. Morningstar," Sera began without preamble, her tone devoid of any warmth or empathy.

 "You're fired."

Lucifer's heart skipped a beat, his mind racing to grasp the reality of the situation. "What? Why?"

Sera folded her hands on the desk, leaning forward slightly. "There have been serious allegations brought to our attention regarding your conduct with a student."

Lucifer's stomach churned, the weight of the accusation pressing down on him. "Allegations? From who?"

Adam stepped forward, his expression unreadable. "We have a witness who reported seeing inappropriate behavior between you and a student, Alastor. We've decided that it's in the best interest of the school to terminate your employment immediately."