His Student, Her Teacher

Don't pretend

On her way to school Cory was overthinking.

She didn't felt like going early to class like always only her and Cayden will just be to awkward.

But if she didn't Cayden will think something is off about her.

Fuck it said Cory to herself.

When Cory enter her classroom Cayden was writing his lesson on the board like always.

Good morning Mr. Donovan said Cory smiling slightly.

Good morning to you too reply Cayden, turning around to look at Cory.

When Cayden finished writing his lesson he decided to break the silence.

We can't keep pretending that nothing happened was the first thing that came out of Cayden's mouth.

Cory became stiff, she just looked at him.

Can you communicate with me said Cayden.

Most of the times you have this poker face but sometimes I can read you like a sign.

And right know you have that poker face said Cayden.

Like a complex poem he added.

At least three minutes passed, it was like Cory and Cayden were having at starring contest.

Cayden cellphone started to vibrate.

Lisa it said on the caller ID.

Cayden decided to text his ex wife.

Cory study Cayden for a second and then looked away and started reading her novel again.

How may I help you? Texted Cayden

I need money$$$$$ answer Lisa.

How's Lacey? Texted Cayden

She fine, but your daughter and me need money texted Lisa back.

I need around 1,000 dollars texted Lisa back.

I'm at work, we'll talk about this later texted Cayden back.

He put his cellphone away.

Minutes later students started to fill up the classroom and as usual Cayden began his lesson.

55 minutes later and class was over.

Cayden waited for his students to leave.

Bye Mr. Donovan said Cory as she waltz out of her classroom.

When Cayden was by himself he called Lisa.

Hi cay said Lisa through the cellphone.

Let's get right to it, why do you need money for? Asked Cayden

Are you grumpy? Asked Lisa

Your daughter wants a new Christmas tree to begin with, makeup, and for her gifts said Lisa.

She is only seven said Cayden, she doesn't need to wear make up.

She likes to play and pretend her life is perfect said Lisa, just like every little girl.

Are you sending me the money? Asked Lisa in a whine voice

You'll have it by tomorrow said Cayden.

Ok thanks cay, bye said Lisa before hanging up.

Cayden felt like throwing his cellphone.

He hadn't seen his little girl for one year.

His relationship with Lisa was complicated and that interfere with Lacey too.

You're home early said Seth.

I finished work early reply Cayden.

Guess who called me? Asked Seth

Lisa reply Cayden while making a face at the mention of her name.

Bingo said Seth.

So what she wants? Asked Seth

Money reply Cayden.

What the fuck is wrong with you said Seth.

You're letting a girl control everything you do said Seth.

And here I though my baby brother was a badass athlete said Seth.

Lacey happened said Cayden.

I have a daughter now and I have more responsibilities added Cayden.

I have to think what's best for her not only me said Cayden.

Cheer up Cayden said Seth slapping his brother on his back.

By the way thanks for letting me stay said Seth.

Changing the topic said Seth, how's your chick doing.

Your student doing added Seth wiggling his eyebrows.

Like always argue, tutor her, and talk reply Cayden nonchalant.

That's it said Seth.

So you guys haven't even hugged nor kissed said Seth.

Cayden just gave his brother a look.

You need to grow some balls and ask her out said Seth.

How old is she by the way? Asked Seth

Eighteen reply Cayden rubbing his face.

Going on to nineteen added Cayden.

Or better yet 13 going on to 30 said Seth trying to crack a joke.

Very brilliant and modern said Cayden in a sarcastic tone.

And you're only 27 going on to 28 in June said Seth.

I'm not going to pressure her into anything she doesn't want said Cayden.

I think she just needs space he added.

You too said Seth.

Plus I don't even have time to think about that when I have Lisa on top of me like an elephant said Cayden.

Cayden we need money, food, clothes, a new apartment said Seth mimicking Lisa.

Plus I don't chase said Cayden.

Oh yeah I forgot your the badass player who broke girls hearts in high school said Seth.

You're the expert with words and your brains and maybe your good looks make the girls fall for you said Seth cracking up.

I'm just putting out there, I know age is just a number but maybe this girl is a tiny bit younger than you said Seth.

Think about it said Seth.

She young

You're in the middle

You have a kid

She doesn't

She doesn't right? Asked Seth

Cayden only shake his head no.

She still wants to have fun.

You're a teacher.

She is a student.

Most specifically you're her teacher and she is your student finished Seth.