High School Teachers- Martin Freeman and Benedict Cumberbatch

Chapter 3- Detention And Surprises part 2

Sarah's POV

"Mr Cumberbatch? Are you okay?" I asked, suddenly feeling very nervous. Why was he crying? "Um... should I go?" I whispered, my own eyes filling with tears, but he just stood up and hugged me. "I shouldn't be doing this... I'm so sorry..." I looked up at him, confused. "What do you mean?" I asked. "Well, I... I love you!" Oh dear, I thought. Freak-out mode engaged. I blinked and stared at him. Nice eyes... no. Stop it. He's a teacher. One part of my brain said that I should just tell him the truth, that I love him too, but the other half screamed at me to just walk away. "Okay... I love you too, but what if anyone finds out? I can't let you lose your job because of this!" I admitted. His face fell, and the tears flowed even faster down his face. "Okay... What do I do?" I whispered to myself. Then, he just leaned forward and kissed me.

Benedict's POV

What have I done? Why did I have to kiss her? We're both going to get in trouble if anyone finds out. She might get kicked out, or I'll lose my job, and then where will that get me? I'll never get another job again! But... I love her. She's pretty, and clever, and I love her... but I can't. I know I can't. But what if we do get together and nobody knows? They can't kick me out if they don't know. Okay, she's 17, nearly 18, so we won't get in trouble that much, but we can't risk it. Or... can we? Alright, here goes. let's explain the consequences for if we do get caught, whilst making it clear that it would work if we didn't tell anyone about it, not even her closest friends.

"Um... Okay, I'll keep that in mind. So... are we together now?" I heard a voice from behing me say. I jumped violently and spun around to face Sarah. "What!?" I said, harsher than I had originally intended, and I immeditely regretted it as I saw her eyes fill with tears. "Oh my god, I'm so sorry..." I whispered, pulling her into a hug. I softly kissed her hair. "In answer to your earlier question, yes, we are together." I smiled at her, but then I felt her body go limp in my arms...