Up To You

02 - Devonne

1st of September, 6:30 a.m.

I rolled over in bed, ten minutes before my alarm was supposed to go off. I stared at the handsome man next to me. Today a new chapter of my life was going to start.

My name is Devonne. Devonne Crystal Lovato. I'm twenty five years old and I'm going to start my first year of teaching, today. My boyfriend's name is Philip, but I call him Phil. He's been a teacher for a while now, and recommended me to start in the same school.

I'm bisexual. Besides my close friends, nobody really knows. I don't think Phil, my boyfriend of a year and a half, knows. I don't really feel the need to come out to people.

The alarm went off, getting me out of my daydream. I happily turned it off and woke my boyfriend up. "Phill, wake up." I shook him, slightly.

"What?" He groggily asked as he wiped his eyes.

I kissed his nose. "Wake up, we have school!"

He turned around and laughed at me. "You're cute when you're excited."

I hopped off the bed and raced to the shower. I kind of was excited to start this new chapter.

After washing my hair and body, I put makeup on. I went for dark eyes and red lipstick.

"Get up." I laughed at Phil as I walked back into my bedroom.

Philip and I don't live together yet. I have my little apartment and he has his house. We do stay over at each other's most of the time though.

Philip groaned and got up. "Here we go.." He trailed off and kissed my lips before taking a shower.

I dried my hair and let the blonde locks fall over my shoulders. I chose a black dress and leather jacket to wear along with some black heels.

After that, I went to the kitchen and cooked some breakfast.

"Smells great." Phil walked in. "Are you nervous?" He wrapped his arms around my waist.

"Not really," I shrugged. "I'm excited, though."

"Hmm," He nodded. "It's gonna be so cool, walking to your classroom to see you whenever I want to."

I smiled. "Don't forget the fact that we have to teach those kids."

"I know, babe. Have been doing it for four years." He laughed.

I smiled and handed him a plate. We ate breakfast in silence and he washed the dishes, after. I watched how he put his shoes on and took his car keys. "Starbucks, right?" He grinned.

"You know it, baby!" I winked.

After Starbucks, we drove to the school, a few minutes before the students would start coming in. Phil stood by my side while the principal was talking to me and he showed me my classroom. "All yours now." He grinned. "And guess what!"

"What?" I smiled, taking his hand.

"My classroom is like two doors away."

"Interesting." I winked. "I'm starting to get nervous now." I laughed.

"Don't be," Phil rubbed my back. "you're the boss."

"I want them to like me, though."

"Of course you'd say something like that." He laughed. "They probably will. The teacher you're replacing was really old and boring, I heard"

"Oh, well that helps." I laughed.

Phil smiled. "Well, the first period is about to start so I should get going. Good luck, you're gonna do great." He said before kissing me and walking away.