And then I met my teacher

''What do you mean, you're not sure anymore?!'' He asked. He looked devastated by my answer.
''Think about it Gerard, we have 20 year age difference. You were out of college, starting your adult life and I was still shitting my pants. When you graduated high school, I hadn't been born yet. It sounds wrong.'' I said.
''I know you don't mean it.''
''I do, but that's not the reason why I'm telling you this.''
''Then what is it?'' He asked, clearly hurt by my attitude.
''You told me so many times that you would fix your mood swings, but it doesn't seem to work. I'm not blaming you, I know you're not hurting me on purpose, but the point is that you're still hurting me.'' I explained.
''Frank, there are a lot of people out there who are trying to hurt you just for fun, but I'm not one of them. I love you and I'm sorry if I hurt you, but I refuse to let you go.'' He said calmly. I didn't answer. After all, maybe I just needed was to be comforted.
''I will talk to Summer this afternoon. She won't bother you again.''
''You really don't have to-''
''I insist.'' He replied.
''Thank you...'' I said. He nodded.
''Gee?''
''Mhm?''
''Why were you so rude this morning?'' I asked, looking down.
''Because I have a headache... Remember how drunk I was when you knocked at my door?'' He asked. I nodded.
''Well, that's why.'' He said.
''Oh... Alright...''
''So? We're good?'' He asked.
''Yeah.''
''Still have a little bit of faith in us?'' He asked.
''Yes... I'm sorry, I love you.'' I apologized.
''It's fine. At least it's over.'' He said, giving me a warm smile. I nodded and he hugged me.
''Now, go to class before you get late.'' He said, winking at me. I giggled.
''Gerard, I'm sorry to break it to you, but you're teaching my first class.'' I said laughing.
''Maybe I should open the door then.'' He giggled. I sat at my usual desk and he opened the door.
''Come in.'' He said to someone. James entered the room. I smiled at him.
''Hey.'' I said, smiling.
''Hey.'' He responded dryly, walking to the other side of the room. He sat down and avoided eye contact with me. Why was he acting like that? I thought we were good... Plus, we always sat together... Gerard looked at me confused. I tried to look down, but I could feel his gaze on me so I looked back at him.
''Are you okay?'' He mouthed. I nodded.
''What's going on?'' He added.
''I'll tell you later.'' I mouther back. He nodded, but clearly he hadn't understood that I didn't want him to get involved.
''Are you alright, James?'' He asked. I looked at him angrily.
''Oh, yes Mr. Way. Thank you for asking.'' James answered politely.

A few more people came in, including Summer, and then class started. Gerard got up and started speaking.
''Goodmorning guys. How are you doing?'' He asked. The ensemble of the students mumbled a few words together to let him know how they were doing. He laughed.
''Alright, so I'm going to be honest with you, I got confused. I thought that yesterday was Friday, so I didn't prepare anything for today's class. Is there anything you guys would like to do?'' He asked casually. Everyone started speaking.
''We could watch a movie?'' Someone suggested.
''That could have been a good idea, but I didn't bring any DVD and the school doesn't allow us to go on illegal movie websites.'' He explained. I wanted to ask him if the school allowed them to suck their students' dicks or to shove fingers up their asses, but I kept it to myself, giggling quietly.
''Anyone else has an idea?'' Gerard asked. I saw Summer raise her hand. Ugh.
''Summer?'' He asked.
''We could ask you a few questions about yourself? After all, we don't know you that well.'' She said in her annoying high pitched voice.
''I don't think anyone is really interested in doing that, Summer.'' He said, laughing a little to make to whole thing less awkward.
''Well, I am.'' She said.
''Me too.'' Another girl added. She clearly was one of Summer's friend. You could see it only by looking at her long fake eyelashes and long blond -way too blond- hair.
''Well, if that's really what you guys want...'' Gerard said. He looked extremely unsure about the activity, but most of the girls of the class seemed to think it would be highly entertaining.
''Can I start?'' Summer asked.
''Sure.'' He answered, obviously uncomfortable.
''How old are you?'' She asked. I couldn't wait to see her face when he was going to tell her his age. She was going to shit bricks.
''I am 37.'' He said. Her mouth dropped.
''You really don't do it.'' She said in a flirty voice tone. The bitch.
''Thank you.'' He answered.
''Do you have a girlfriend?'' Another girl asked. I couldn't wait to hear his answer. I was sitting nervously on the edge of my seat.
''I have a boyfriend.'' He answered. That's when I saw the look on Summer's face. That fucking homophobic cunt. She looked disgusted. She was staring at him as if he had been a piece of trash.
''So, you like it in the ass?'' She said in her bitchy voice tone, the same that she was using when she was talking to me.
''Shut the fuck up you stupid bitch.'' I said, loud enough for everyone to hear. Gerard looked at me shocked. There were about 40 seconds of silence before he actually realized what was happening and started to speak again.
''Class is over. Summer, Frank, I want both of you to stay here. The rest of you can leave.'' He said, still shocked.

Everyone had left the classroom except for the three of us. Summer was standing next to me, in front of Gerard's desk. He was sitting on his chair silently. I felt the urge to bash her face in, but I decided to speak instead.
''Mr. Way, I want to say that I am sorry. I shouldn't have reacted so-'' I started.
''You shouldn't be sorry.'' He cut me off. He was standing up for me? In front of Summer? I couldn't believe it.
''He told me to shut the fuck up and he called me a bitch!'' Summer protested.
''Don't tell me you didn't have it coming.'' He said.
''You can't say that! You're supposed to be neutral! You're the teacher!'' She argued.
''And I am. I am not defending myself, here. I am talking about the way you treated Frank this morning before class started. I saw what happened, Summer. If I see that happen ever again, I will personally make sure that the principal hears about this. Am I making myself clear?'' He asked, sternly.
''Yes, Mr. Way.'' She said. He nodded.
''Now, I think you owe some apologies to Mr. Iero and to myself. The way you acted today was beyond unacceptable.''
''I am sorry, Frank.'' She said briefly. She obviously didn't care about me. She then looked at Gerard and started crying.
''I am so sorry Mr. Way. I don't know what got into me. I didn't want to be disrespectful to you. You're such a good and devoted teacher.'' She said, exaggerating her cries.
''It's alright, Summer. I will let it go for this time, but like I said, it's the last time.'' He said.
''Thank you so much Mr. Way.'' She said.
''You can show yourself out, now.'' He answered. She nodded and left the room, closing the door behind herself. I looked at Gerard, shocked.
''What?'' He asked.
''You know that she wasn't sad for real, right?'' I asked.
''Of course, Frank. I'm not stupid.'' He answered.
''Then why did you let her go so easily? She had no right to speak to you the way she did! Especially in front of everyone!''
''Because I don't care about what she told me. It doesn't affect me. All I wanted was for her to leave you alone and she will.''
''I doubt that.'' I answered.
'If she doesn't, you just tell me and I'll take care of it. Don't be afraid of her, baby. She's just a poor girl seeking for attention. You're so much better than her.'' He said.
''If you say so...''
''Hey, but, what's up with James anyway?'' He asked.
''I told him that I wasn't interested...''
''You did?!'' He asked, surprised.
''Yeah... I told him that I was seeing someone actually.''
''And he didn't take it well?'' He asked..
''No... But then we spoke and everything seemed to be fine... Until this morning...''
''Do you want to go talk to him?'' He asked.
''No... I'll text Avery later to know what's going on with him.'' I said. He nodded and all of a sudden, my phone rang. The name flashed on the screen. ''Mom''.
''Shit.''

Notes

Hello lovelies!! I know this is super dooper short! I am sorry! Plus, I didn't update in almost a week, but now I am back at it! I hope you enjoy this new chapter! Happy Easter to y'all!

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