Teacher in the Family

13 - Tea Time

NOTE: this is a rather long story, I hope it's worth it.

Katrina waved her husband and daughter goodbye then closed the door with a smile. It took three weeks but finally she was able to set up a tea time with Saskia. It felt like forever since their little chat in which the teacher said she would be interested in having tea with her.

Not for the first time, she wondered if it was indeed just tea and good conversation that Saskia might want. No, she hadnt read the younger woman wrong, Saskia wanted more than simple drinks and biscuits.

In the kitchen, Katrina took out all the crackers, cheese, and biscuits leaving the meats and pates for afterward. Then she hurriedly jumped in the shower, her mind wondering slightly at the fun that was hopefully going to happen. She got out and when she made it to her room was startled to see a Samantha there holding her black hairbrush.

Aunty, Sam said surprised, looking guilty. Im sorry, I knocked but you didnt answer so I came in.

Katrina held tightly to her towel as she moved further into her room. What are you doing here? she demanded.

I wanted to talk to you. she said in such a way that Katrina knew it was important. She still held onto the black brush, her hands tracings every edge.

What is it sweetie? Katrina asked more softly, as she smoothed the teens brown curls from her face. Since the incident which left both Samantha and Ryder sniveling messes, the hard feelings Katrina kept over what Sam had done to her daughter were gone. Sam was once again the sweet teen Katrina always thought she was. Didnt explain why the girl was in her room though.

Or holding the brush.

Samantha looked about and shifted nervously. When she looked up Katrina was surprised to see her eyes watering. I need help. she muttered brokenly.

Katrina sat down on her bed and drew the girl down beside her. You can tell me Sam, whats wrong? she kept a hand on the girls back, rubbing gently.

Are... are you still mad at me? she whispered, eyes locked on the brush.

Katrina shook her head, No of course not. I forgave you the moment your punishment was done. So you dont have to worry about that. But thats not what this is about is it?

Samantha shook her head still not looking up. Can I ask you something?

Katrina said as much then waited as the girl worked up the nerve to explain.

The teen began a few times and stopped, getting frustrated. Finally she turned and looked directly at Katrina and blurted out, Can you please spank me again?

What?! Katrina blurted.

Then Samantha hurriedly explained she had joined others at school in teasing an unpopular kid. It turned out the kid wasn't at school for a few days and rumour going around was he killed himself. By the end she was hiccupping and fully guilt ridden. Please aunty, please help me? I felt so much better after you punished me.

Katrina hugged the teen close, letting her cry. When the tears dried up, the blonde looked deep into her emerald eyes, I think you need to contemplate this further Sam. Dont you remember the spanking I gave you? How much it hurt and how you cried?"

Yes, and thats why I want it again, so that I can feel better.

Katrina regarded her niece sadly, Sometimes Sam, that guilt is punishment for our crimes. I know you want to stop feeling this way but are you even sure that your friend did try to hurt himself?

She shook her head while wiping her eyes.

So how about you take a few days to find out if he did or not, and if you still really feel bad about it, Ill do it. Ok?