It's Normal for a Kid to Love His Teacher

I turned around to face Mr. Way and let go of the door which I was halfway through pushing open.
'' Y-yes? ''
Mr. Way cleared his throat and took a breath, before speaking.
'' You can just...sit on the desk or something, I-I need to talk to you. ''
I was fearing the most definite worst. What if he somehow found out that I'm in love with him? Would he start yelling at me? Or would he tell me I'm sick and disgusting? I started to feel queasy as I perched on the nearest desk, the one opposite to his. Mr. Way stared at me intensely the entire time.
'' A-are you gonna yell at me? '' I asked quietly, only then realising I was shaking slightly.
'' What? No! '' Mr. Way seemed shocked that I'd even suggest that, '' no, Frank, I'm not gonna yell, I'm not even mad. Well, I'm not mad at you, anyway. ''
I took a shaky breath, nerves almost taking over me. I couldn't even act calm around him. I waited for a couple of seconds in silence for him to continue.
'' I'm actually... I'm angry with myself...''
'' W-why? ''
I was puzzled as to why he was mad at himself. I couldn't think of any reason that I knew of about why he possibly would be annoyed at himself. I felt a feeling which I couldn't quite place as an idea popped into my head- maybe he's going to tell me a secret? Or at least, if it wasn't a secret, it might be something that not many people know. That would mean he trusts me, right? And also that he connects with me in some way, right?
'' Because today I've literally treated you like sh- well. I haven't treated you very nicely, Frank, and I want to apologise for it. '' he took another deep breath.
'' I'm sorry, for humiliating you in front of your friends this morning in the canteen, about that secret crush or whatever, and I'm even more sorry to have caused you any problems regarding your friends and that topic. I heard Oliver say something along the lines of the fact that you didn't admit that you had a crush to both him and Henry, and I'm sorry that now they know about that, you were obviously trying to keep that a secret. ''
'' M-Mr. Way, it's okay-''
'' No Frank, I haven't finished. I'm even more sorry for using you in class today- ''
'' You didn't use me! It's fine honestly- ''
'' Frank just let me finish, please. ''
'' Okay. ''
'' I'm extremely sorry for using you in class today, in front of all those people who, because of me and my stupidity, now know that you have a crush. I'm so sorry for embarrassing you like that and asking all those questions just to satisfy myself, I was behaving like a ridiculous little child, wanting revenge and being pathetic. I understand if you now dislike me and would like to move classes so you can be with a teacher who isn't a complete idiot, I can arrange it for you and you can move as soon as you wish. I just w-want you to know t-t-that... I-I'm so s-sorry,'' Mr. Way started to stutter in his last sentence before his voice cracked at the end and he broke down. I'm not even joking, he covered his face in his hands and his body shook as he sobbed.
'' Oh shit, jesus Mr. Way, stop crying! '' I slid off the desk quickly and stepped over to him. My hand hovered over his back, I wanted to wrap my arm around him to comfort him but I didn't know if that would be classed as inappropriate or not. I hesitated for a couple more seconds before I came to the decision to just place my hand softly on his back.
'' Please, you don't need to cry, its fine, '' I tried to swallow the lump in my throat but it wouldn't leave. Tears prickled my eyes, and I realised that just the fact of seeing Mr. Way like this made me so upset, I couldn't even hold back tears that slid silently down my cheeks.
'' Mr. Way I-I don't wanna leave your class, I wanna stay in your class f-forever, p-please don't make me go! I-I think you're awesome, you're by far m-my favourite teacher, p-please don't cry, Mr. Way.''
I didn't realise that I was saying all that stuff until I'd already spoken it. Mr. Way sat up and wiped tears from his cheeks as he looked up at me. I quickly wiped my own tears away and smiled, even if it was a little forced.
'' Jesus, Frank, I'm such a mess. Look, I'm so sorry for crying in front of you I-I'm not supposed to do that.''
'' Don't worry, I wont tell. ''
'' Thank you. ''
We stayed in silence for a few seconds before I felt the strong urge to say something.
'' I don't mind, y'know, about today. I... I actually could tell that you needed to get your 'revenge' or whatever during class, so I kinda hoped you'd pick me...'' I was unsure if I should have said that at all, but it's out there now, nothing can take that back.
'' Really? Gosh, I.. I don't know what to say. Thank you, I guess? But still, I'm ever so sorry for everything,'' Mr. Way replied, looking away and sniffing.
'' Honestly, don't worry about it, it's cool, we're cool, it's all good right? ''
'' Yeah, okay. Right, yeah, '' Mr. Way looked at his computer screen for a second, probably checking the time, before looking back at me, '' you should get going, Frank.''
'' Yeah, you're right. Bye, Mr. Way. ''
I pushed the door open and almost stepped out, but then I heard Mr. Way call my name.
'' Oh and Frank? '' he called.
'' Yes, sir? ''
'' Might be best not to mention this to anyone, don't want anyone to find out about the tears, do we?''
'' Yeah, true, I wont say a word, Mr. Way. ''

Notes

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