Teachers Pet

Stern

I held my books tightly to my chest as I passed through the school doors, last nights scene passing through my memory. Was he really going to kiss me? "Hey Lu!" I shook myself from my thoughts only to see my two blue haired friends staring at me. "I'm sorry guys I'm just a bit tired." I laughed nervously to myself. They eyed me suspiciously. "Are you sure you're not thinking about a certain English teacher?" Levy giggled elbowing me in the arm while Juvia wiggled her eyebrows. I felt my face flush. "OH YOU WERE!" Juvia shouted excitedly. "Shhhh!" I hissed in embarrassment. I grabbed their arms and pulled them in the direction of our lockers. We opened them and begun to grab our books for class. "So what happened after the movie Lu?" Levy asked elbowing me once again. "Nothing! I fell asleep during the movie and then woke up in bed. That's all!" I replied sternly . "Uh huh suuuuure." Levy and Juvia both rolled their eyes as the bell rang. "Let's just get to class." "Mr.Dragneel's class?" Levy asked with a giggle. I ignored her and walked quickly to the classroom, quietly taking my seat. Not long after, Mr. Dragneel walked in and set his briefcase down then immediately faced the board to write down our assignment. I could hardly focus on what he was writing. My mind flooded with the memories from this weekend. What am I going to do? I could feel my cheeks heating up again as I came across the scene from my bedroom. I shook my head and focused back on Mr. Dragneel. I need to focus! I forced my eyes to look at the board just as he had finished writing and turned to the class. "Today I'd like to see where your writing skills really are. Going forward, it will more beneficial to your learning if I know where we are starting." His words hit my ears like sweet music. But something felt wrong. He seemed normal. Like nothing had happened over the weekend. Is he going to forget this weekend? Will he pretend like none of it happened? Actually...he is a teacher he'd get in so much trouble if he was caught doing anything with a student. I focused back on him. Feeling sadness take over my body. "You're assignment this time will be worth 25% of your grade this quarter. So work hard." Oh no! I didn't pay attention! I looked at the board in a panic as he sat down at his desk, once again pulling out a book, leaving us to write. Okay let's see a 1000 minimum 1200 maximum word short story that must have at least 6 characters, 1 animal, a book, flowers, tears, and a cake? That's oddly specific. It's due at the end of the week at least. I sighed as wrote the assignment down in my agenda, then looked at Mr. Dragneel again. He was focused on his book, his brows were furrowed and his lips tightly shut. Like he was upset with what he was reading. I couldn't help but let out a giggle. Oh no. Mr Dragneel looked up from his book abruptly and the quietly whispering students all stopped and faced me with questioning looks. "Something funny Ms. Heartfilia?" His voice sounded quick and angry. "I'm sorry Mr.Dragneel, I was thinking of ideas for my story and one them made me laugh." He gave me a stern look but nodded his head. "Well try to keep it down please." What was going on. Why is he being so harsh? "Yes Mr. Dragneel." I looked down at my nervously fidgeting hands. "You can stay after class and explain your funny idea to me." His voice was even more stern and commanding I could only nod in acceptance. I looked around the class, just to look at anything but him and was met with the quiet laughter of other students and the smug smiles of a few girls. My eyes finally fell on Levy and Juvia who looked even more confused than me. "The rest of you, quiet or you can join her" Mr. Dragneel snapped. The rest of the period dragged on slowly and quietly, no one dared to make a sound as we waited for the bell to ring.