Ambitious Lies (Teacher/Student)

Chapter 8

CHAPTER 8

It’s been about two weeks since the lake party and thank fully life has become a little more calm. All my classes are going great, I’ve managed to balance school and work AND keep my mother happy! Jared is being the most attentive boyfriend I could ask for, he even told me he loved my the other day and gave me a beautiful diamond ring to celebrate us being together 3 weeks. It might seem soppy but it was very cute at the time. The only strange part about the past few weeks is Mr Hunter, I don’t seem to see him around at all, the only time I see him is during class and even then.. it’s just quiet, he doesn’t call upon me at all during class, nor make any comments, it’s weird.

“Chas Hurry the hell up man!” Amelia shouts from the classroom door.

Hurrying from my locker I walk quickly into the classroom “Sorry” I nod at Mr Hunter who as usual acts as though I don’t exist.

“Okay class, as part of your role here as students, you have to take part in some charity fundraising” Mr Hunter informs us.

A few murmurs reach around the class, Amelia nudges me excitedly.

“I have been informed that this year the event will be a concert, I which students of the class and the other three classes will take part in some role, you have the next ten minutes to decide what roles you’d like to take, though I will inform you that a few people will need to volunteer themselves as performers” Mr Hunter walks to his desk, leaving the class to explode with chatter.

“So, What are you going to do Amelia?” I turn and ask her, knowing she’s dying to talk about it.

“Well… I actually am already part of the planning committee for this so I have a role as stage manager.. But I was thinking you’d be able to.. Sing?” She asks hopefully.

My head takes a moment to process what she has just said.. “Uh.. No way no.. I cant.. don’t want” I stammer.

A few of my other classmates seem to have overheard.

“Yeah come on!! You could sing an old Maj hit!” shouts someone.

“Yeah, that’d be awesome.. Imagine how much press coverage that would get!” Shouts.. Someone else.

Amelia turns to me hopefully. “It’s just .. I know you had sung on your dads album.. And well I was hoping you would sing again.. I know you haven’t sung at all since your dad died but now would be a great time seeing as it’s a whole new start for you and everything and its in aid of charity.. Uh.. Like your name .. I guess and-”

“Amelia BREATHE!” I shout, earning surprised looks from the people sitting around us. “I have never seen you look so nervous” I exclaim

“Well, I was nervous about asking you because I don’t care that you’re a celebrity so I never really remember that your important and I just thought it would be a good idea and so.. Yeah..” She trails off uncertainly.

I eye her nervously, “you really want me to do this” I ask hesitantly.

A glimmer of hope shines in her eyes. “Yes! I just think it would bring in some much money for the charity, we’re doing it for a children’s hospital and it means so much to me” She rambles.

“Fine, but I chose the song, and it won’t be one of my fathers songs” I look at her with a small uncertain smile.

The class erupt into a small cheer, which alerts Mr Hunter to the fact that he has a class sat in front of him.

“Everyone decided then?” He asks with a mock happy tone.

Everyone murmurs their agreement as the bell goes. People begin packing their things and talking excitedly about the upcoming concert. Seriously.. What have I let myself in for…