Your Teacher (Phantom of the Opera Fanfiction)

Chapter 19

Chapter 19

"Christine!" Meg exclaimed with pure elation in her tone, causing Christine to grin. She'd just told her about her evening with Erik, how he'd told her that he loved her, how she'd returned the words, and how happy they both were. Well, actually, she'd only gotten as far as Erik saying that he loved her when Meg couldn't help but cut in. "Yes, I knew he was in love with you! I am so happy for you!"

"I didn't believe him at first," Christine said while staring up at her ceiling. She was lying on her bed with her cell phone pressed to her right ear. "It just didn't seem possible. I mean, I've always been his voice student, nothing else. His words took me by surprise."

"I bet.. Oh, it just sounds so hot! Tell me more!" Meg's eyes were absolutely glowing with anticipation.

Christine continued to tell her about her evening, and when she was done, Meg let out a big, "Aww! That was so sweet. You should write a book."

That made Christine laugh. "Yeah," she said sarcastically. "And the title should have something to do with how blind Erik and I have been for so long. Seriously, these feelings could have come out a long time ago."

"But this was so romantic," Meg interjected. "Would you really have wanted it done any other way?"

A distant smile adorned Christine's face. "No, tonight was perfect."

There was silence for a little while before Meg asked with a knowing smile, "So, what are you thinking about?"

"Erik," her friend replied dreamily. "I wonder what he's doing right now..."

"Nadir, I want to thank you," Erik said into his cell phone as soon as Nadir answered his phone.

Nadir blinked. It was an odd greeting. The man in the mask never thanked anyone, so why was he so significant? "You're welcome, Erik. But, I must ask, why are you thanking me?"

"Well," Erik began. "You took part in making this the most wonderful night I have ever had. I am, quite literally, the happiest man on earth."

"Would you like to explain?" Nadir asked, although he knew exactly what had happened.. well, the overall picture, at least. "I am curious as to what has caused such happiness."

"Of course," Erik replied ecstatically.

Nadir had never heard such enthusiasm from him.

Erik began explaining his evening to Nadir, leaving nothing out, and when he was finished, Nadir found himself smiling. "I am happy for you, old friend. Truly, I am."

"I've never felt this way before, Nadir," Erik said honestly. "I feel like I could jump off the highest building and not fall to my death. In fact, I feel like I can do anything, everything. Such feelings are hard to get used to, especially for someone like me."

This had to do with his mask, Nadir knew. He wondered if Christine had mentioned it or if Erik had actually let her see behind it. Somehow, he doubted Christine had seen. "Yes, it does take time to get used to the feeling of being in love."

"Yes," Erik said using a soft tone. He thought about mentioning his biggest worry, his mask, but refrained from doing so. The mask was a private matter and he would deal with it on his own. "Well, I suppose my reason for calling was to thank you. We will talk soon." They said their 'good-bye's' and Erik sat in deep thought. Everything in his life was perfect, aside from his mask being in the way.

Saturday began without much meaning while Christine ate cereal and watched a sitcom on TV. Well, she wasn't actually watching. Instead, her mind was on Erik. She wondered if he would call.. or maybe I should call.. She just wanted to see him again, and before her Monday voice lesson.