Ms. Rosa Marie

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by Ajj2003
by Ajj2003
                                    
                                              "Rose, I cannot let this slide.", I said softly.
                          "I-I know sir." I picked up her test, the one I'd graded last night that was strangely perfect for her. 
                          "Sit." She did so, sitting across from my desk. Her long red hair fell over her face and she locked her blue eyes on the floor. "Rosselina.", I scolded softly. She looked up at me,
                          "I'm sorry.", she whispered. Eye contact was a big thing to me.
                          "Tell me the truth. Now."
                          "I-I cheat-cheated."
                          "Why?"
                          "I had to pass. I was scared I wasn't gonna pass your class and you know I have to pass.", she whispered desperately, "I know it was wrong. I should have thought about it before I cheated but I acted in the moment. I'm really sorry."
                          "I promised you I wouldn't let you fail. I don't break promises." I sighed, "I can't let this slide sweetheart."
                          "I-I know ", she squeaked, a tear slipping down her cheek as she quickly wiped it away. 
                          "Hey, calm down. Don't cry."
                          "Y-You only call me sweetheart wh-when you're disappointed in m-me."
                          "Kid-"
                          "I-I just want this over with."
                          "Okay.", I sighed, moving my chair back from my desk, "Come're." 
                          "C-Can I be-"
                          "Yeah, of course." She reluctantly laid over my lap, placing her hands on the tile floor as I got my belt from the bottom drawer of my desk. I sighed, "25 with jeans on or 15 with them off?" She hesitated,
                          "O-Off." I gently slipped her Jean's off, careful to leave her underwear on. I pulled them down to cover her butt before laying the belt on the middle of her butt,
                          "Don't reach back okay?"
                          "Yes sir."
                          Whack! Whack! Whack! Whack! Whack! Whack! Whack! Whack! Whack! Whack! 
                          "Last five love.", I said softly, rubbing her back, "You're doing great." I moved down to her sit spots, right below her underwear as she reached back and grabbed my hand tightly. I held it to her back, "It's okay."
                          WHACK! WHACK! WHACK! WHACK! WHACK!
                          "Okay, all done kid.", I said gently pulling her jeans back on and helping her up. She wiped her tears quickly, only to have more cover her cheeks. I stood up, "Is it okay if I hug you?" She nodded,
                          "Yeah." I smiled softly, pulling her to my chest as she snaked her arms around my waist. 
                          "I'll pick you up early in the morning, you'll retake the test and I'll find a way to help you pass. You've been trying so hard this year and I am so proud of you Rose. I'm not gonna let all that hard work go to waste."
                          "Thank you."
                          "Do you need a ride home?" She nodded,
                          "Yes please."
                          ~~~~~~~
                          I stopped outside the nice looking house, knowing the people didn't match the outside appearance. 
                          "Thanks.", Rose said, going to leave.
                          "Freeze." She did so. "Call me if you need me. Don't hesitate. You won't annoy me, you won't be a burden. You need to be safe. Promise you'll call me."
                          "I promise. Thanks Mr. Stines."
                          "Anytime kiddo."