Broken

Chapter 11

Liams POV--

I finally got Niall to come to school. I saw him on campus this morning and he looked normal again, thank God. I had stopped him in the hallway and he actually seemed a bit happy, which I'm grateful for. He told me I'm going to be seeing more of him around these parts, whatever that means.

I think he was trying to be like a cowboy.

Which is why I was especially excited when I got to my classroom, because I looked at the schedule and realized that Niall would be able to hear the announcement for the school play.

And yes, it was mandatory.

MWAHAHAHAHAHA!

It's only for my history class, which I was delighted about, because, since I actually had experience in the arts, I would be able to direct it!

Exciting, isn't it?!

No, not really.

After a while of waiting after my free period, the bell finally rung.

I immediately smiled, knowing Niall would be here today. I'm pretty sure the school counted him as an excused absence, since he was in the hospital for a day.

This school is stupid, yet a lifesaver.

My whole class was eventually seated, but I saw Niall nowhere.

Damn it! I knew this would happen! I should've-

"Sorry I'm late, sir! I was in the restroom!

Yes!

I grinned widely, and he smiled back.

"That'd quite alright, Mr. Horan. Take your seat please."

He obeyed, sitting in his seat and sighing happily.

"Alright, guys, now that everyone is here, I have a big announcement!" I said, trying not to giggle in excitement.

"You're gay!" someone shouted, my own face furrowing in confusion.

How did they know?

"Actually I was going to say that our class will be performing the classic play, "Romeo and Juliet" this January!" I exclaimed happily.

No one said a thing, but some had funny looks on their faces.

"Cheer up! It's gonna be fun! I promise you'll like it. And guess what?! I'm going to direct it!"

More silence, besides the few strained giggles erupting from around the room.

Ur kiddin me rn.

"What's up with you? Are you guys dead or something?!"

I looked at Niall and he made a funny face, pointing to something behind me.

I turned around and saw the principal standing there, his arms folded across his chest.

"Mr. Payne, may I speak to you please?" he smiled as I nodded.

We both walked out into the hallway.

"As you may know...Mr. Curtman has recently quit his job, and no one wants to replace him."

Mr. Curtman was the boys' Sex Ed teacher...uh oh.

"We were wondering, Mr. Payne, if you could switch classes? You'd get a 8% raise."

Wow. An 8% raise. I really, really need it. But I'm so awkward talking about sex...

"All you would have to do is follow the roster and talk about the subjects we give you. You're a man, and I know you studied quite a few courses in college. You're the perfect fit!"

8% RAISE!!

"Okay, deal." I said, shaking his outstretched hand.

"Can I still direct the play?" I begged, causing him to laugh.

"Sure, Liam. Now go teach your last history lesson. You start tomorrow."

8% RAISE, HERE I COME!

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Sorry this is so short, and I know its off-schedule.

I'm gonna update as soon as I can, I'm gonna start Ch. 12 tonight, so remember that.

Welp I guess that's it!

FAREWELL MY EARTHLINGS!!!

-Penny