Behind Closed Doors

Seven Days

^^ Meet teacher Sauli ;);)

Tommy POV

One week back at school and I was already exhausted. I know it's not the best situation but at least I do get to see my boyfriend every day.

It was the second Monday back and I could barely drag myself out of bed this morning. Lisa called from the house last night, told me she missed me. That mum and dad were still being dicks about the gay thing.
It's horrible. I miss her so much but who knows when I'll see her again? I guess for now phone calls will have to do.

Anyway, I'm feeling so emotional today and just want to see Adam. Fortunately, I have Music fourth period. I can talk to him afterwards at lunch.

To be honest, I wonder if any of the other staff ask why he always stays in his classroom at break times. Obviously I know it's to spend time with me. If I wasn't so head-over-heels in love with him, I would probably question why he'd want to be around me so much as well. But I am undeniably, inescapably, madly in love... so it really doesn't matter.

Now I've just got to wait for lunch time to remind him of that. I never want him to forget.

Adam POV

Sauli Koskinen. That's his name. I just caught the maths teacher glancing at me from across the room and remembered when I'd met him first.

It was the teacher's first day (we go back one day before the students to be certain that everything's in check). I'd bumped into him in the hall. He asked me if I wanted to get a drink. Obviously I said no.

However, I didn't tell him I had a boyfriend as it didn't come up.

Now once again that soft accented voice spoke to me.

"Adam? Adam."

Shaking myself from my thoughts, I looked up at him.

"Yes?"
"The bell just went. I think you were a little out of it." He smiled kindly.

Abruptly standing, I thanked him and left the room, feeling his eyes on me as I headed towards my classroom.

Periods one, two and three seemed to go so slowly. I think it's because I'd been spending every second waiting for my beautiful boyfriend to walk through that door for period four.

Twice already this week, I've had to stop myself walking up and kissing him as he arrived in my lesson. Once I got really close then slapped him lightly across the face instead, yelling:

"MOTH! There's a moth on your face!"

So yeah. Basically this is a shit load harder than I thought it would be. At least Tommy admitted he found that last situation hilarious and wouldn't stop hiding behind doors then jumping out and yelling 'MOTH' at me for almost two days straight. God, I love him.

As the first students of my period four class entered through the door, I had to drag my eyes away from the rest to avoid any other mishaps concerning my complete lack of self control around Tommy Joe.

Period four, which also happened to be my last class of the day, ran smoothly. Only a few kids needed help with the keyboard practical as well. I mean, this was by far my most talented class.

Once it was over, I found myself in a very good mood. Obviously, Tommy stayed behind to talk to me. He told me about his Sister's call and I swear I saw tears well up in his eyes. But they were gone after I'd pulled back from embracing him tightly.

"I feel so alone Adam... even my family don't want me." He whispered in my ear. It physically hurt to hear the defeat and pain in his voice.

"You are not alone Tommy. Don't you ever think that. I love you, understand? I. Love. You. Never forget that. I honestly don't know how anything could ever compare to the way I feel with you. Playing music with you, cuddling with you. It's just you. You're perfect." By the time I finished my little speech, he did have tears falling down his pale cheeks.

I was about to lean in and kiss him when we heard the door creak open. Tommy immediately jumped out of my arms, but unexpectedly didn't try to wipe his eyes. Seeing Sauli's suspicious gaze at the door, Tommy started speaking.

"Thank you sir. I knew I could come to you with this." Then he did wipe away the tears and offered Sauli and I a small smile.

"Anytime Tommy, me or any other member of staff are always here to help." I gave a weak smile back, worry burning in the back of my mind. Did Sauli know anything?

Fortunately, his suspicious gaze turned to a sympathetic smile aimed at Tommy.

"Sorry to interrupt, Mr Lambert, Tommy." He nodded to each of us in turn.

"No worries Mr Koskinen, I was just about to leave anyway." Tommy replied nervously. Or maybe only I could hear the slight tremble in his voice as I knew what he had to be nervous about. I felt the same. Sauli probably just summed it up to the crying he'd witnessed.

Turning to stare into my eyes as he strolled towards the door, Tommy said one last thing.

"Thank you again, Mr Lambert. Really." I knew what he was really thanking me for. For loving him. I wanted to scream out that he doesn't need to thank me for the one thing that will never change.

Once he'd left the room, Sauli turned back to me.

"You've only been here seven days and kids are already coming to you for advice and support. What are you? Magic?" He laughed.

I cringed at the term 'kids'. He's my boyfriend, not some child I have to take care of. Although, I will be taking care of him because I love him. Not because it's my 'job'.

"Yeah..." I laughed awkwardly.

"I just wanted to ask you if you'd changed your mind about that drink? As friends, obviously. I know when no means no." He smiled, perfect white teeth showing and eyes sparkling.

Tommy wouldn't mind right? He knows how much I love him anyway.

"When and where?" I beamed back at him.

"Tonight?"
"Works for me."
"Okay, how about the nice bar down the street?"
"Yeah okay, see you then."
"See you Adam!"

He slowly walked away as I wondered what I'd just agreed to. He definitely said friends right? I really don't want to give him or Tommy the wrong idea.

God, I stress too much. It'll be fine.

Perfectly fine.