"Mr.McLoughlin, what are you doing here? Mrs.Sampson said you wouldn't be back for a while?" Maria asked
"I'm here to tell you guys why I'm out." I smiled
"Fuck you look like you were got by a bus Sean."
"Thanks Nathan. That's the look I was going for." I said smiling "Please, take your seats."
I waited for everyone to sit and to have their attention.
"So, as most of you have heard, I'm going to be away for a while. Most teachers have probably told you it was personal or to mind your own buisness, but you guys know I don't run that way. Jace, has been diagnosed with cancer, and he can't return to school yet." I sighed
"How did you find out? I know he was having a really rough time." Cameron asked
"He ugh, he attempted to take his own life, about two weeks ago, and the doctors found tumours in his lungs while he was in the hospital." I Explained, wiping away a tear
"Your wrists." Sam said staring at my arms
The kids have never seen my scars. I have always tried to hide them because they didn't need to know.
"Shit." I cursed under my breath
I places my arms behind my back and continued talking to them. The last thing I needed was them asking about my past. What feels like the peasant.
"I'm gonna miss all of you." I smiled
"But you'll be back. And we'll wait for you, I mean, we kinda have to." Thatcher laughed
"Okay, bye peeps. Behave yourselves." I laughed
"His wrists. Was he a cutter?" I heard someone ask on my way out the door
I need a smoke. I need to cut. I need Mark. I don't know what I need but I need something. I can't drive like this. I was crying so hard I couldn't see through the tears. I pulled out my phone and called Mark.
"Hey Sean, I'm recording, can-"
"I need you to come get me." I said crying
"Okay, hold on. I'm on my way." I heard him say
"Mark, I know you don't talk and drive, but, I need you to keep me from doing something stupid." I cried
"Babe what's going on? I know you'd be upset about telling the kids but-"
"They saw my wrists." I told him bluntly
"Shit."
"That's what I said. What if they see me differently after this Mark. What if they-"
"Stop. Breath. You're the exact same person you were before the saw Sean. The same amazing, sexy, teacher." He told me
"I need a smoke."
"No, you're okay. I'm almost there." Mark told me
"I-I." I stuttered crying
I felt arms wrap around me. When I looked up I saw Mark, crying with me. We sat on that school bench and cried like we would when we were in high school. Scary to think how little has changed. Before I realized what was happening I was surrounded in a hug from my whole class. After a few minutes there teacher came running out to get then, and Mark and I left. Then when we arrived home we sat on the couch and watched a movie, soon falling asleep.
"Sean, wake up." Marks voice told me
"Why?" I sighed
"The hospital called. We can bring Jace home." Mark said excited
"Really?" I asked excited
"Yeah. Come on, get in the car!"
We drove to the hospital and went to Jace's room. He didn't look any better, but he wasn't hooked up to a million crazy machines anymore.
"Hey Jace!" I smiled
"Hi Pa, Hi Dad!" He said excited
"Its nice to see you again Mark, Sean, it's an exciting day!" Lisa said excited
"We get to bring out baby home." Mark smiled
"Yeah! Now, he can go back to school next week but were gonna start him on half days, to see how he adjusts. He must also wear a mask to prevent him from catching anything." Lisa continued
We talked to Lisa about what needs to be done when Jace comes home and when he's in school. After about an hour we went home and Sam came over.
"Jace! I missed you!" Sam said kissing his cheek
"I missed you too." He smiled
It was a nice little reunion for the two, it's been nearly a month since they've been togeather. They talked about the suicide attempt, about the cancer treatment, Jace losing his hair, everything. Mark and I went up to our room. I could see that Mark was falling apart, that he was holding on for me. I hugged him and he broke.
"I'm sorry Sean." I told me
"For what? Mark this can't be easy for you in any way. You don't need to apologize for your feelings." I said softly
"I can't lose Jace too. Not to this. I lost Dad, I will not lose him too." Mark said
"I know it's hard baby." I sighed
"Why Jace. Why not me? Or anybody else on fucking earth. This poor child has been through enough bullshit!" Mark yelled
I just sat next to Mark and rubbed his back. I couldn't disagree with him, he's right. Jace has been through hell and this is what he gets. He's been beaten, rapped, pushed to suicide, and he's still the nicest person you'd ever fucking meet. Jace is strong though, he'll pull through this. That's what this boy does.
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The Teacher Who Cared
Fanfiction"Sean is the only teacher who actually seems to genuinely care for his students. He sure as hell cares more then you." Mason told her I loaded Jace into my car and we were off. Finally, we found Dean, Sitting on the railing of the freeway. "Dean...
