“Holly!”
I turned when I heard my name being called from across the boisterous cafeteria. My friend Tony was waving me over to him where he sat with a few of my friends. I clutched my tray and began to maneuver my way through the throng of students to get to him. He patted to a seat next to him. “Sit, sit!”
I smiled at him and shook my head. “Sorry. I’m going to sit with Casey and them. I already promised. See you guys later though.”
“Wait!” a girl named Allison stopped me. “Have you seen the biology teacher yet?”
I frowned slightly. What was up with everyone making a commotion about the new biology teacher? “Not yet…”
Allison clicked her tongue. “He’s very handsome.”
“So I’ve heard,” I responded wearily. “About one hundred times today. But I’m going to go eat now.”
“Have fun,” Tony said with a grin.
I made my way back across the cafeteria to where Casey, Lance, Willis, Sadie and my other friend, Katie, were. I took a seat next to Willis and set down my tray, sighing to myself.
“How’s your day been, Holly?” Willis asked, picking up his French bread pizza and sniffing it cautiously.
“Pretty normal,” I responded, grabbing my own piece of pizza and prodding it. A disgusting oil liquid drooled out from the edge. I made a face, setting the slice back down on my tray.
“That’s because she hasn’t had biology yet,” Casey interjected, absolutely glowing. “Just wait! Not only is he hot, he’s funny, nice and he has the most attractive voice. I don’t ever think I’ll be falling asleep in that class.”
I couldn’t help but laugh at her enthusiasm. “Someone has a crush.”
“Hey,” Willis interrupted, frowning at me. “Boyfriend present.”
“For a boyfriend, you sure are calm about your girlfriend basically drooling over another guy,” Lance commented, shaking his head.
“She is drooling,” I muttered, taking a look at Casey, who was wiping her mouth with her sleeve.
Willis shrugged. “He’s a teacher. Teacher-student relationships can never happen. It’s basically illegal.”
“It is illegal,” Lance corrected him.
“I’d be a little jealous if I were you,” Sadie warned, smirking. “He’s one good-looking guy.”
“See!” Casey cried, pointing at Sadie. “Just wait!”
Lance snorted. “I really doubt Holly is interested in teachers, Casey.”
“Actually, I’m kind of interested,” I admitted. “He’s making such a commotion with the students.”
“No way,” Lance responded, frowning at me. “Don’t tell me you are going to fall head over heels for him when you see him.”
“Someone’s getting a little jealous,” Sadie teased, winking at Lance.
Lance sent a glare at her. “I am not!”
“It’s hard to take Lance seriously with his accent,” she commented, rolling her eyes.
“I’m sorry I can’t help it. American accents are too hard to copy.”
“Come on Sadie, leave Lance alone,” I said, laughing. “I like his British accent.”
“Same,” Casey and Katie agreed simultaneously.
“It’s sexy,” Lance mentioned with a wink.
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A Proscriptive Relationship
ActionHolly's new, young teacher has a dark past, and a dangerous future. She soon finds herself charmed by his ways, and gets thrown into the chaos. Who knew having an ex-gangster for a teacher could be so troublesome? As Holly and Mr. Heywood grow close...
