A Lesson In Discipline

Busted...Again?

The end of class bell rang, as kids started pouring out Andrea tried to slip out among the crowd. Ms. Kaplan had seemed to already be one step ahead of her because as she almost slipped out, a hand had grabbed a hold of her arm. 

Shit, busted

"Hey, Claire I'll catch up with you later okay?"

"If you live long enough to see me later."

Claire let out a laugh as she continued out of the classroom and onto the next while waving goodbye.

Ms. Kaplan POV

I knew Andrea was going to try to pull a stunt like this, I had already been warned about her by my boss, Mr. Ferrington, that she was nothing but trouble for the entire Ryder's High staff. She was always up to something. That's why I was ready for her to slip out of class, but I didn't let her have the upperhand so I grabbed a hold of her arm as she tried to slip out of my classroom in a hurry. 

"I really must be going to my next class Ms. Kaplan. You don't want me to be late do you?"

She thought that she was being sly, trying to get out of a punishment so easily.

"I'll make this quick Ms. Hamlin, my class after school for detention. I'll also be notifying Mr. Ferrington so you don't try to con your way out of this. I should also notify your parents of your misconduct, but since it's the first day back I'll let this one slide. Make no mistake, I won't put up with your smart mouth and filthy remarks so another comment like the one you made earlier will land you in deeper trouble than just coming in for an after school detention."

"Awh come on Ms. Kaplan! We can't just settle this like adults, you've gotta bring the buzzkill Mr. Ferret into this? I'm honestly disappointed."

I could tell what she was trying to do, smooth talk her way into getting what she wanted, but I had the high ground and I wasn't about to step down to a teenager.

"You mean Mr. Ferrington? You wonder why you're getting into trouble all the time, maybe for once you should just keep your mouth closed and start focusing on your education. You're a senior, Andrea. This is it for you if you so choose. I can't make your decisions for you, but I can suggest that maybe for once you do the right thing. The right thing starts with addressing your teachers and principal as they are, not making up silly nicknames. Treat them with respect, including me. I don't want to hear another peep come out of your mouth. Now, move along before you're late and I'll see you after school."

I didn't want to be that new teacher, but I also wasn't about to let any of my students think they could just make rude comments and not be punished for it. All I could hope for was that she would make the right decision for once.

Andrea POV 

You know, standing there being lectured by a new teacher wasn't all that bad. I zoned out somewhere in the middle of her giving me some lame ass speech about respect or whatever. I was too busy staring right into those field of green eyes she had. Damn, she was really fine to look at.. I wouldn't mind shutting up if it included her lips pressed against mine in all honesty. Detention won't be all  that bad, it will be in her classroom so that gives me more time to observe her. I want to know how to push her buttons without going too far, I just need some time to figure it out.