Falling For You

Chapter 12.

Shawn P.O.V

The bell for class had just rung and everyone except Vanessa was here.  I know she said she was running late, but she didn't live that far from the school.  It should have only taken her about seven minutes to drive here.

I started getting worried and tried calling her again before the late bell rang.  When I called, there was no answer.  I called two more times and still no answer.

I walked into the class as the final bell rang and still no Vanessa. I figured I would just get through the day and see her later.

"Good morning class, so today we are starting a project," I said and I started hearing multiple groans from everyone.

"Don't worry, it's not that hard in fact if you all work efficiently, you won't have any homework, also, it's a partnered project," I said and then everyone brightened up a bit.

"So now if you'll please, pick a partner," I said and everyone started getting up and finding a partner, but then I noticed Jordan's hand was up.

"Yes Ms. Mikaelson?" I asked and she put her hand back down.

"Well you see Mr. Mendes, my partner isn't here today so, what do I do?" She said and I could tell her voice was lower than usual.

"Um well...you'll have to get started on your own," I said and she frowned.

"Oh come on Mr. Mendes, can't you just give me the credit and I'll be on my way," she said while biting on her pencil.

This was really awkward. I stood up tall and loosened my tie.

"I'm afraid that's not possible Ms. Mikaelson," I said and she got up from her desk.

She started walking towards me and put her hands o the desk, "Even if I could make it worth your wild," she said with a wink.

I put both my hands on my desk and looked her straight in the eye to get things straight, "Ms. Mikaelson, principle office now, they'll be hearing about this."

Her jaw dropped and turned back to her desk to grab her stuff.

"Have a good day Mr. Mendes. Hope you don't fuck yourself too hard," she said and opened the door.

"Ms. Mikaelson-" I started but was cut off guard when Ms. Jackson walked in.

"Ms. Mikaelson why don't you take a seat," she said and Jordan listened.

"Mr. Mendes, a word for a moment please," she said and began walking towards my office.

I followed and when we were both in, she closed the door behind us.

"Is there a problem Ms. Jackson?" I asked and she nodded.

"It seems that there is regarding one of your students," she said and took a seat on the couch.

I took a few steps over to my desk and leaned on it.

"I'm afraid I don't know what you're talking about," I said trying to hide the fact that she was onto what me and Vanessa were up to.

"Well we just heard this morning Mr. Mendes," she said and I nodded.

"Well what is happening?" I asked and she folded her hands in her lap.

"I have some news regarding Ms. Garcia," she said and my heart sunk.

She did know. I'm going to get fired. Vanessa is going to get hurt. We both are. What did we do to have them know this quickly? It's only been three months. How could this already happen?

"Um what about Ms. Garcia?" I asked while trying to play off that fact that I'm practically dating one of my students.

"She's been in an accident," she said and that's when all of my humanity came crashing down.