Thinking outside the box

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Chapter one somehow got placed before the prologue so you might just want to read that first which is on the next chapter however it won't make a big difference ;)

Ash_xo

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Chresanto
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"Good afternoon class" I clasped my hands together grinning

"Hey sexy" a girl with long brown hair bit her lip while the rest of the class sniggered

"Please, treat me as a regular teacher" I explained

"What are you 19 ?" Another girl said

"My name is Mr August and I will be your life skill teacher for this year" I shook off the comment

It was he first day of a new year, and it was also my first year teaching at elma high, well it was actually my first year teaching anywhere for that matter. I knew it was gonna be a challenge from the start, I was only 23 and be teaching students up to 18 years old. It was almost as if I was a student myself. I taught life skills, a newly introduced subject which didn't take much training which is why I'm as young as I am.

"S-sorry I'm late" one girl came through the door causing the class to instantly murmur

"Diamond ?" One boy said quite surprised

The girl took a big breathe before sitting down at the last empty seat and keeping her head low. I began the lesson.

"Okay class, this semester's topic will be...." I began writing on the fresh white board

"Thinking outside the box" I popped the lid back on the pen

One girl in the middle row had a confused expression on her face while she held her hand up which I expected, this subject was different from others but could improve all the others including maths and English.

"Yes ?" I gestured her to speak

"I don't understand sir ? I mean thinking outside of the box, what does that teach us?" She shook her head

"Teaches exactly what it says, to think outside the box" I laughed

"How's this gonna help us" she rolled her eyes chewing her gum

"It's gonna help you in many subjects but mainly in life, it'll teach you how to make yourself different from everybody else in situations, for example a job interview" I said pausing a couple times

I noticed the class getting more interested the more I talked about it, this was going better then I thought. Everyone seemed to quiet down and pay attention, something which I was afraid I couldn't do. Most of the students began contributing until there was a light knock on the door.

"Excuse me Mr August may I have a quick word ?" The British principle popped her head through

"Sure, class please complete the task" I walked out shutting the door lightly behind me

"Yes ?" I asked

"I'm aware that one of your students is diamond sanders ? " she read of a piece of A4 paper

"Yes, she came in late this morning" I said

"Well, all I'm saying is that she might need some extra help and teaching, you see she hasn't really attended school in 2 years...well barley" she sighed

"Why ?" I asked out of curiosity

"You see, her brother went missing and he was never found and neither was much evidence, in fact they're still looking. It's quite personal so I suggest you don't bring it up"
She said sternly