Double Infinity (Student/Teacher)

CHAPTER 19

Howdy there! Chapter 19 coming right up! You find out past secrets! Enjoy! (:

((Leigh's POV))

Sadly, these thirty minutes didn't include kissing. But, I could tell you his favorite color is green, he has his own place, he loves all kinds of music, his favorite movie is 'The Crow' and he has an extremely weird obsession with The Joker...

"My favorite color is purple, obviously I live with my mom. I love all music also, except for Jazz. Omg, I hate jazz. My favorite movies are all the SAWS, Dirty Dancing, and Titanic. I know, total opposites, hahah. And I absolutely LOVE mermaids!" I answered him asking me the same questions. Then a sudden thought came to me.

"How old are you and when is your birthday?" I totally should have found that out BEFORE 'dating!'

"I just turned twenty-four right before school on August 13." he chuckled seeing the shock on my face. He's six years and two months older. Well, I guess it's not THAT bad. My parents were eight years apart. My mom was still a junior in high school when my dad was already in his last year at law school. "You?" he interrupted my thoughts.

"I'm seventeen but, my birthday is in October. The thirty-first too. My favorite day! And not just because it was the day I so graciously blessed the world with my presence. Hahaha! I love Halloween to no end! The spooky superstitions and CANDY!!" I laughed before asking my next question. I love that I can act myself, a crazy kid, around him.

"What do you like to do for fun?" when I finally contained my laughing.

"Well, I'm an English teacher so I obviously love to read and write. But, I love to get my Black Ops on." That actually surprised me! He doesn't seem like the gamer type.

"I love Black Ops! Even though I suck. I also love to read and write. That's what I spend most of my free time doing. And puzzles, gotta love puzzles!" He laughed at my random silliness which caused me to laugh too.

"What about your family?" And he ruined the moment. He saw my face fall, I could tell he was beating himself up for asking. I can do it. Right? I know he would comfort me but, I cannot cry on him....AGAIN!

Well, you know my mom is the principal." I chuckled a little at her being my boyfriend's boss. "I used to have a dad and older sister..." I trailed off in a whisper trying not to cry. I eventually held the tears off so I could tell him what happened.

((Mr. Lambe's POV))

I listened to her patiently letting her talk when she could.

"My dad was coming home from work very late one night after finishing a murder case. It was a Monday. A quiet, clear Monday. You wouldn't expect some crazy drunk meth head to be driving a damn car at midnight. My dad was just in the wrong place at the wrong time, he was hit head on by that stupid asshole. The guy had the nerve to tell police he was being chased by fucking aliens. Yea, that would be funny if he hadn't hit my dad's car so hard he flew off the bridge and into Cloves River. He died on impact so he didn't suffer at least." She stopped to let the tears she had been fighting to fall. I pulled her to me so I could hold her. I felt bad for asking her though. But, I know how she feels. I let her cry til she couldn't anymore. I'm glad she trusts me enough to tell me.

"My sister was three years older than me. She looked up to my dad so much. She was a daddy's girl by far. She hated me because I supposedly acted like dad dying didn't bother me. She got into drugs and skipped school. Our dad's killer had gotten away with only a year in jail for involuntary manslaughter. But, he got out at ten months for good behavior with parole. The guy didn't even get down the court steps before my sister shot him in the chest. He suffered but, couldn't be saved. Then she shot herself in the head. She had a' note on her saying the guy deserved to die. That she stood around long enough to kill him so she could leave to be with our dad. She missed him so much and needed him. Her last line was 'Leigh, I'll tell daddy you don't miss him.'" She had to stop to let the tears fall again. I held her but, she started talking again before she stopped.

"That bitch thought just because I cried myself to sleep every night instead of doing drugs that I didn't miss him! My daddy wants me to do good in school so I can get into a good college and be a surgeon like I planned! He always told me he was proud of me for my hard work. That's what I did for him. Because I know that's what he would have wanted! She was too fucking selfish to think of anyone but herself! She never would have let Seth treat me like that! And my mom! She acted like nothing happened and that Alex would grow out of it. She cried about her the same when my dad died but, was fine a month later! Then she gets married two years after my dad dies. MARRIED. She just moved on completely! And here I am. No dad, no sister. An abusive fiancee. And a crazy best friend that always makes me feel better but knows nothing will change what happened. I can't move on."

Wow. I was not expecting that from her. I understand how she feels.

"I am so sorry Leighlah. I know nothing can change what happened and I know your mad. And, I know how you feel. But, its been 4 years. You have to let things get better or they wont. Your mom let things get better and now she's happy with your step-dad." I tried to calm her down. She trusts me enough to tell me what hurts her most. I know she will understand.

"My father was a drug dealer and someone owed him some money. A lot of money. When he confronted them , they put up a fight. He was murdered when I was 5 years old. My mom tried for years to get him out but, he said it was for his family. I guess she couldn't take him dying because she left me with my aunt and ran away. I haven't seen nor spoken to her since. And my aunt passed away last year from lung cancer. I have no one left. But, now that I have met you, I want to be happy. Please be happy with me." I didn't let the tear fall until I talked about my aunt. I can't cry. I need to be strong for her. She hugged me tighter assuring she was there for me.

Now we know each others deepest secret.

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