Teach Me // Diza

Chapter 5

(A/N: David conveniently just posted new pictures and this one fits perfectly into how I envision him in this story. Enjoy!)

*David's POV*

I start calling out each student's name as I take attendance. I smile as I get closer to Liza's name.

"Elizabeth Koshy?" I say, looking up at my class. Silence.

"Is Ms. Koshy here?" I ask again. Of course she's here, I can see her, but I'm trying to not make it super obvious that I know her. I scan the room and see Liza completely zoned out.

"Going once, going twice.." I say just as Liza snaps out of it.

"Here! Sorry.." she says timidly and I let a small smile briefly cross my face. I'm getting to her, I can tell.

I hear a quiet laugh come from the other side of the room. I look over and see that it came from a girl who, thanks to taking attendance, I just learned is named Stacy. I wonder if this is the same girl from high school that Liza told me about. I mentally shrug to myself and move on to finish my list.

"Great, now that attendance is taken care of, I would like us to go around the room and introduce ourselves. I'd love to know who I will be spending the next 16 weeks with!" I say, trying to add a bit of excitement into my voice.

A few kids start us off, talking about the basics such as their name, where they are from, what they want to study, and so on. Soon it's Liza's turn and I can tell that she's a little anxious.

*Liza's POV*

Great, I hate introductions. Everyone just stares at you while you talk about yourself and I find that to be rather intimidating. It's much easier when I'm alone in my room talking to my camera, I love doing that, but this whole public speaking thing is just not my forte.

I take a deep breath as the guy next to me finishes up. My turn.

"Hi, I'm Elizabeth, but I just go by Liza. Umm I moved from Houston about 4 years ago and graduated from LA High. I'm not exactly sure what I want to do yet but I'm hoping to figure that out soon. I love to create videos so maybe I'll make that work sometime in the future" I say, trying to sound as calm and confident as I possibly can.

"Thank you for sharing" David says, as the next student starts their introduction.

I can hear Stacy whispering in the background, probably talking about me as usual, but I brush her off and look at David. I have to admit, he looks pretty cute in his new line of authority. Given that he is at work, he's not allowed to wear hats so I take this time to take in the sight of his fluffy hair that I love so much. Oh how I wish I could just run my fingers through it..oh boy, this might be harder than I thought.

"Great introductions everyone, I guess I'll finish us off by sharing a little but about myself as well" David say, bringing me out from my thoughts.

"Well as you already know, my name is Mr. Dobrik. I moved to LA from Chicago about 4 years ago. I graduated from LA University with a Major in Geometry and a Minor in Education and this is my first day here at LACC, just like most of you" he say with a smile that makes me melt.

"Does anyone have any questions before we begin our lesson?" David adds.

Stacy's hand shoots into the air and David calls on her. Uh oh.

"Do you ever plan to mention if you're single or not?" Stacy asks with a mischievous smirk.

Ooohhhhh no. Nope. Not on my watch! If shes getting ideas about MY boyfriend now, who knows what she will do to get to him later.

"I don't think that question benefits us here in geometry class" David replies, with a hint of uneasiness in his voice.

"Really? I could think of a couple benefits" Stacy replies with a wink.

Before I could even think to stop myself, words found their way out of my mouth.

"Do you ever plan to mind your own business? It's his PRIVATE life for a reason, how rude!" I snap, earning a glare and a huff from her in return.

"Stacy, inappropriate, and Liza, thank you but there is no need for the harsh tone" David says. I know that he has to treat me like every other student and I know that he had a right to call me out but I know what Stacy is up to and it is NOT ok!! I roll my eyes and let out a groan in response. David notices my attitude.

"Ms. Koshy, please see me after class"