The Substitute Teacher

PROLOGUE

Tailgating, a place where a bunch of drunk people and crazy football fans stand outside of a stadium and watch the game. 

Today is one of best days of the season. The one game everyone is the most hyped for, well, if you're from South Carolina that is. Two rival teams are facing off: South Carolina Gamecocks VS. Clemson Tigers. 

Sorry I haven't introduced myself yet, I'm Anna Cribb, a senior at Spring Valley High School.  My best friends Katie, James, and I are diehard Gamecock fans. Yeah I know what you're thinking, gamecocks are not as good as the Clemson Tigers, but guess what.. we still love them anyway. It is currently halftime right now and it isn't looking so good for us, 17-29.

"Hey Anna? Anna!!" Katie yelled, bringing my attention back to reality. "Do you see that guy staring at you across from us at the other tent? He's been looking at you for quite a while now, I'm surprised you haven't noticed him yet, you should go talk to him" she said. "ouch!" she yelled as James smacked her head for suggesting such a stupid thing. 

I look over to where she was talking about. My eyes widen as I stair at the hottest guy I've ever seen. He had a very defined and toned body, you could tell he's been working out a lot. His blue eyes were to die for, they make you feel like you where lost in the ocean. 

"ha.. yeah I right, I don't think I should" 

"C'mon, go for it, he's so hot, why would you not" Katie suggested.

" I agree with Anna, she's 17 and he looks like he's 23" James said. 

I look back over to where that guy was standing. We make eye contact and he smiles at me, nods his head and starts talking to his friend again. 

I look back at my friends again. I watch James and Katie argue over what they wanted to do after the game is over. 

"Oh my god, Anna" she whispered, "he's walking this way."

"Hey, I know we don't know each other and all, but would you like to come play cornhole toss with me and my friends over there? We need one more person to play so I thought I'd ask you, if you don't mind that is" the stranger said shyly looking at me. 

I looked over to my friends shocked and looked back at him and replied "uh, sure I guess so" trying to make sure I don't sound too excited. 

"I'm Ethan by the way" he said as we started walking over to his tent. 

"Nice to meet you Ethan, I'm Anna." 

We reached his tent and he introduced me to his friends Sebastian and Luke.  After they talked for a bit we started playing cornhole. Ethan and I ended up winning, but no surprise there. Ive always been good at it; tossing a bean bag into a hole isn't so hard to do.

Soon after, halftime ended and 3rd quarter started. His friends went back to watching the game. Ethan decided that he wanted to stay and talk to me. 

"Anna right? Want to go walk around for it?" he asked. 

"Sure, I'd love too" I replied back. 

We walked around for quite a bit. I learned that he already graduated college and is looking for a job to be a teacher. We also had a lot of stuff in common surprisingly. The more we talked, the more attracted to him I felt. Ethan was currently on his third cup of beer and he offered me some. I took it not wanting it to seem like I was underaged. 

"Wow. Look at that sunset, it looks so beautiful" I said. 

"Yeah, I know. You know what else looks beautiful? You." he said. I felt color rising to my cheeks. "Aw, you look so cute when you blush." I probably looked like tomato at this point. He grabbed my hand and I looked at him confused. He leaned in and kissed me on my lips and pulled away before I could even register what just happened. 

"I know we just met, but I feel really attracted towards you. Is that weird?" he said. 

"No, not really because I kinda feel the same way" I replied. 

I told him that I should go back to my friends before they start worrying about where I went. He agreed saying he should go back too. We walked back together holding hands and kissed me goodbye catching me by surprise again. Before I left his side, he pulled out his phone and asked if he could get my number. I gave him my number and got one last look at him and walked back to my friends.

Few hours later

I changed my clothes and got into bed. Right before I fell asleep, I got a text. 

Unknown Number: Hey, its Ethan. :) You're probably asleep by now, but I just wanted to say thanks for playing cornhole with me and that I really enjoyed spending time with you. Goodnight, Sweet Dreams. 

I saved his number and replied back with a short text and went to bed. 

Anna: No problem, and so did I. :D Goodnight Ethan. XOXO

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I hope it wasn't too terrible, please leave a comment and tell me what you guys thought of it so far. If you have any suggestions or tips, ill try to incorporate them in.

~J