-Dream Daddy One-Shots and Imagines-

>Hugo Vega X Neutral Reader<

*Hugo P.O.V.*
It was Monday morning, the start of a new school week, a week of chaos and mishaps knowing our students. Luckily I had been able to prepare this weeks lessons up until Wednesday so I was somewhat calmer than I perhaps would be normally. Pulling into the staff car park I notice someone in my spot, 'that's odd' I thought, knowing the others teachers and I regularly keep our own spots, although not designated. Shrugging it off I park up, retrieving a stack of paperback books from the back seat before fumbling to lock my car and entering through the staff rooms back entrance.

On instant I notice a different atmosphere in the room, placing the books down onto one of the rounded wooden coffee tables I straightened out my blazer and went to see what was up. Turning the corner I noticed the history staff talking in the corner by the water cooler, plastic cups in hand, I approached them with a smile and got a drink myself. "Morning ladies," I nodded, taking a sip of the cooled refreshing water, "anything new today?" I questioned, not expecting anything out of the ordinary, this was a rather boring town after all. "Yes actually," one of the women chimed up "we have a new member of the team joining us in the English department!" She beamed. "English department? But I'm the only English teacher here!" I hesitated, snapping out of thought as a I realised they were anticipating my response. "Oh really? How wonderful." I lightly chuckled, feeling rather anxious "I should quite like to meet them." the women smiled and looked around "I believe Mr Gould is touring them around at the moment," one of the shorter teachers explained "but I'm sure they'll be back soon for a chat, since you'll be working together now and all." She grinned, I responded with a quick nod. "Yes indeed, hopefully I'll see them around sooner or later." I finished my drink and placed the cup in the recycling "See you round." I smiled as I walked away the group, grabbing the books I had left in a neat pile and headed for my classroom in the hopes the newbie hadn't arrived there before me.

Swinging the door open I was relieved to see the room empty, meaning I can set my lesson in peace. I placed the books onto the desks of the corresponding students for when they entered, so I didn't have to spend class time handing them out. It was at that moment the door creaked back open, standing behind my desk I looked up to see a smartly dressed person, somewhat younger than myself, timidly enter the room. Keeping a hand on the rusted door they knocked politely "Is this Mr Vega's room?" They questioned with a quiver in their voice.

*Reader P.O.V.*
"Yes it is," the older man responded, sparing a friendly smile "and you're the new staff member I'd imagine?" he asked, squaring up the bow tie on his neck. "Uh yes that's me." I smiled weakly, feeling anxious as I closed the classroom door behind me, stepping inside the classically decorated room. "Pleasure to meet you." Mr Vega grinned, holding out his hand to me, shaking it firmly I smiled back "Pleased to meet you too." I choked out, feeling the pressure of the tense environment getting to me. "Take a seat." the well presented man said, motioning to a chair beside his desk, I guess he had been expecting me. Nervously I sat down, taking a moment to look around his classroom. "Sorry but I didn't catch your name?" Mr Vega questioned, turning his gaze in my direction. "Oh uh sorry!" I panicked, "Its (L/N)." I retorted, nodding he turned back to his lesson prep, setting up a presentation on his laptop. Soon the students would arrive, and I could feel myself shaking.

The bell for 09:00 rang sharply and students piled into the room, taking their seats with some fuss, groaning as they opened their books left on the desk for them, seems like some work had been handed in and it hadn't gone down well with Mr Vega's mark scheme. "Alright class." the formal mans voiced boomed, brining the class to silence "we have a new teacher joining us to today, (L/N), so I expect you to be on your best behaviour and make a good first impression, as they will be a remaining member of the English department from now on." A large majority of the class let out an 'ugh' at the news, making me feel even more sick with worry than I had before. Mr Vega gave and apologetic look in my direction and continued on with his lesson.

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Once the final bell rang, the last class of the day piled out of the room, shoving and squeezing through the one doorway. Mr Vega let out a heavy sigh and shook his head, I had spent most of the day just sat beside the desk or stood at the back of the classroom, occasionally interacting with students, it was a slow start but I began to feel more confident as time went on. "Sorry about any rude behaviour today." The tall man started "in honesty the Maple Bay students are far from well behaved, however parents don't seem to care, making our job as teachers even tougher." I gave a reassuring smile and tucked my hands into the pockets of the suit trousers I wore. "That's quite alright," I nodded "teens are a terror I bet, I think you did an amazing job." I saw a deep red blush creep up on his cheeks as I spoke "Well thank you (L/N)." He coughed out, straightening his blazer for what must've been the 50th odd time today. "I'm glad someone appreciates that I try." He chuckled, lifting a brief case from under his desk to leave, he must've forgotten it the week prior.

Leaving the room we exited the building through the main entrance, making our way around to the staff car park, holding little conversation as we went. I started to walk toward my car when Mr Vega chimed up "Ah so it was you who took my parking spot." He chuckled sarcastically, "Oh aha, whoops." I laughed along with him "I'll be sure not to in future, my mistake." He brushed it off with a kind smile "It's no trouble." I grinned as I unlocked my car. "Well thank you for the welcome today." I nodded "It's no problem, I look forward to working with you." I felt a subtle blush rise to my cheeks, he held out his hand and I confidently shook it this time, compared to the morning, getting into my car Mr Vega walked away and waved as he went, maybe working here wouldn't be so bad.

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<Apologies for any typos or errors>
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