Life Lessons

By: Galixa !

The sun rose over the mountains bathing everything below them in a warm orange light. The humidity had begun to climb bringing a promise of another hot summers day. However the town nestled in the picturesque scene could not enjoy the oncoming day. For today was the first day of school. All the schools had been shined up for the promise of another year. The students and teachers were looking at the year with a little less enthusiasm. Many of the students were trying to think of ways to extend their summer vacations just one more day. Glen Jacobs pulled into the parking lot and took a deep breath. Another year of teaching high school English. The thought of having to grade essay’s, term papers, and literary reviews written ten minutes before class and based on a topic that the student had not even bothered to read about wasn’t motivating him to get out of his car. He thought back to his summer and sighed. For a minute he could almost smell the ocean air. Most of the staff was already inside. He looked over and saw his department head getting out of his car. A Harley roared up next to him and he figured it could only be two people. He looked over to see Sherry and Mark Calaway, two of his closest friends. Glen had become friends with the Calaway’s when he had coached basketball, and then kept Sherry company during detention. Glen pulled his briefcase off of the front seat and stepped out of his car.

“ I thought they made you put that in the back.”

“ I want to see how long it takes them to notice this year. That’s a boy. I knew you could get out there.”

“ What are you talking about? I had kick your big butt out of bed three times and then chase you out of the house.”

“ Thank you for reminding me.”

“ I see we have all ten fingers.”

“ Yeah my caring wife did science experiments on it instead of helping me heal. How was Charleston?”

“ Great, I miss it.” Glen’s department head walked over.

“ My office, now.” He walked off and into the school.

“ Can I have a please?” The three of them turned when they heard a horn. Dwayne Johnson pulled up and waved.

“ Hey guys what’s happening?”

“ Not much, is this year going to be the year that you put Krystle out of her misery?”

“ I think she likes playing hard to get.”

“ I think she’d like taking you in your office.”

“ Sherry!”

“ Oh get over it, it’s not like you haven’t come and visited me during school hours.”

“ That’s different we’re married.”

“ Sweetie I was talking about before we were married.” They all walked up to the school talking about different things. When they walked into the office Krystle was bending over a desk looking for something. Dwayne gave a low appreciative whistle. She turned around to look at him.

“ Hey.”

“ Hi, I like your dress.”

“ No you like what’s in the dress.”

“ Well you’re not going to get what’s in the dress. Mark we’re going to get thru the year with everything attached aren’t we?”

“ Yes mother. No one ever said shop was safe, and I’m probably the only shop teacher with all ten fingers still attached.” Jim Ross walked in past them and turned to look at Mark.

“ Put the bike in the back. You know better than that.”

“ Damn.”

“ Give me the keys, I’ll move it.”

“ Why?”

“ Because I never get to drive and you promised I could.” He handed her the keys. She ran out the door and ran into one of her dearest friends Lori.

“ What’s got you so excited?”

“ I’ve got the bike keys, want to go for a ride?”

“ Gee let me think, yes.” The two women raced for the bike. Dwayne stayed behind to talk with Krystle. Glen and Mark headed out of the office and into the school.

They passed the hall for the garage and Glen looked at him funny.

“ Where are you going?”

“ Music wing.”

“ I didn’t know you knew we had one let alone where it was.”

“ I found it on parent teacher night last year.”

“ Right I’ll see you at lunch.”

“ Bye man.” They split off and Mark headed down the hall to a set of double doors. The lights in the room were off and the doors were locked. No one was here yet. He heard voices from down the hall and he turned to see a woman, whose top half was hidden by books and a young man dressed like Danny Zuko from Grease. When they got closer Mark noticed the young man was carrying two cups of coffee.

“ Are we here?”

“ Yeah.”

“ Bryant would you take some of this so I can get the keys?”

“ I can’t I’m holding the coffee.” Mark stepped forward and took the books and papers from her.

“ Mr. Calaway thank you.”

“ Please call me Mark. How are you doing Sue?”

“ Alright, a little stressed.” She dug through her purse and pulled a giant key ring out. After a few moments she found the right one. “ Did you need to see me about something?”

“ Yeah actually, I was wondering if you’d mind if I took a look at your car.”

“ It’s not to much trouble is it?”

“ Nah I only teach three classes. Rest of the time I have nothing else to do except try to figure out my computer.”

“ Alright, Bryant would you give Mark the keys?”

“ You said I could have the car today.”

“ I never said that! Your only fifteen and you don’t have a license yet! Now hand over the keys. I’m not going to have you skip out and go another spree.”

“ Fine.” He pulled out the keys and forcefully placed them into Marks hand. “ I’m going to check this place out.”

“ I expect you back here by first bell.”

“ I’m not a child I don’t need you to walk me to homeroom.”

“ I want to make sure you get there.”

“ Whatever.” Mark watched him walk out the door and down the hall.

“ Tough kid.”

“ You have no idea. I’m starting to think my sister was right.”

“ He’s not yours is he?”

“ No he’s my nephew. His parents wanted to ship him off to boarding school but I told them maybe it was the environment he was in and to let me bring him here with me. If this doesn’t work out then he’ll be shipped off for sure. God this place is a wreck.”

“ Yeah, the old director kinda trashed after he got fired. But it looks a lot better.”

“ I guess, I just wish I had it ready for the students.”

“ Maybe you can get volunteers. If all else fails I’ll bring my boys up here and they’ll help.”

“ Thank you that’s very sweet. I’ll definitely look for volunteers.”

“ I need to head on down to the shop and get a few things in order I’ll see you at lunch alright?”

“ Sure.” He walked out of the room and out to the parking lot to take her car down so he could look at it before school started.

Glen sat in the office nursing his third cup of coffee. The meeting had run over and he wanted to get to his classroom before the students did. When they finally let out he raced down the hall and slammed the door behind himself. He looked out the window and saw Mark trying to squeeze into an old Austin Healy convertible. He started laughing when he saw his friend’s large frame squished into the small car. It almost looked like a clown car. He walked back over to his desk and began pushing it towards the window, just once he wish that the cleaning staff wouldn’t rearrange his room. After he had it where he wanted it he began unpacking his briefcase and getting everything in order. He looked up when heard a knock on the door. A very frantic Paul Levesque came in.

“ Have you seen Lori or Sherry?”

“ No why?”

“ Well Mark came down to the field house to see if I had seen Sherry bring his bike around back. I told him no. Then I went up to screw with Lori’s computer but the room was locked and she wasn’t signed in.”

“ They’ll be back. Sherry probably took the bike for a joyride and Lori went with. Hey you know why Mark’s hanging out in the Music wing lately?”

“ The new band teacher. He's helping her out with some stuff. I had a meeting with her and she asked me if I was willing to support bringing back the Marching Band.”

“ Are you?”

“ Not sure. It would help keep the crowd pepped up. Not to mention the football team.”

“ She nice or is she like the old one?”

“ She’s really nice, and cute too.”

“ Right, I’m not buying into it.”

“ Ok so the last couple of dates we’ve sent you on have sucked, but that’s no reason to give up the good fight.”

“ Yes it does, I like being single. Just like Jerry likes staring at the pretty young things and then talking about them later on.”

“ Why does Ross keep him around?”

“ Someone in the administration has to have a sense of humor.”

“ Right.”

“ It’s kind of like you teaching U.S History.”

“ What is that supposed to mean?”

“They want to keep you occupied so you don’t work the football team into the ground. With Lawler, they keep him here so he can’t touch. That way he’ll stay out of trouble.”

“ Just as long as he keeps his comments about the cheerleading squad to a minimum. I thought Krystle was going to bitch slap him to hell last year.”

“ I doubt he will. But maybe we’ll get lucky.”

Mark turned when he heard Sherry finally pull up with the missing Lori behind her.

“ And how many laps of the school was that?”

“ Lori forgot her lunch so I took her home to get it.”

“ Paul’s looking for her.” The two women walked over to the side of the car and watched him work.

“ What kind of car is this?”

“ ’69 Austin-Healy. The owners having some problems and I told them I’d look at it.”

“ Can’t he get a normal mechanic?”

“ Actually he’s a she and she has. They told her nothing was wrong with it. Her entire braking system was about to give.”

“ Do I know this she?”

“ Sue Graves, the new band teacher.”

“ You’ve been spending a lot of time around her lately.”

“ What I can’t be a nice guy? Besides I’m probably the only person in a 100 mile radius that knows how to fix it.”

“ Alright, what’s going on?”

“ Nothing.”

“ Mark your seldom nice unless you’re getting something in return.”

“ Let’s just say I know what it’s like to be her.”

“ Oh yeah?”

“ Yeah, I know how it feels to move to a strange place and not having any friends. Taking over a program from someone else. She’s under a great amount of stress. Plus she’s got a pain in the ass for a nephew with her. Maybe you two outta go up and talk with her. You might actually like her.”

“ Nephew?”

“ Bryant Montgomery, he’s in your homeroom.”

“ How do you know that?”

“ Looked at your list when you were getting ready.”

“ Mark!”

“ What it’s not like I have anything better to do.”

“ So you snooped?”

“ Of course, kinda like you were looking at my class lists last night.” Lori let out a small laugh. He stood up and looked at his wife with a bemused expression.

“ Don’t look so damn smug.”

“ I’ll look anyway I want. Just let me warn you ladies about the wanna be badass. He’s not to keen on authority.”

“ Well then he’s going to be in great shape by the end of the year. So tell me a little bit more about Ms. Graves.”

“ What about her?”

“ She single?”

“ As far as I know, why?”

“ Then maybe you should play matchmaker for a certain single lonely English teacher?”

“ I can’t”

“ Why not?”

“ Because Paul’s working on it.”

Sherry looked out on her homeroom and at the list. The “wanna be badass” was nowhere in sight. The bell tolled and she started calling out the roll. Right as she called Bryant’s name he came strolling in.

“ Nice to see that you made it here.”

“ Yeah some big guy in a tie chased me all the way down the hall.” After that everything went downhill. He continued to be an annoyance for the rest of the period forcing Sherry onto her last nerve. As she handed out schedules she noted that Bryant had Glen first, Mark second, and Paul sixth. All she could do was wince. With that attitude Mark would have him running around the school for the rest of the year and Paul would have him doing push ups till he was ninety. At lunch Lori and Sherry watched Dwayne flirt with Krystle some more. When the other guys came around you could tell Bryant had had his affect on them. Paul was the only one that seemed in a chipper mood.

“ All I can say is the little fuckers going to be running around this school till he drops dead.”

“ You should’ve heard Glen. Man I don’t think I’ve ever seen him that pissed.”

“ Where is he?”

“ He said he was going to call the kids Aunt. I tried telling him it would be easier to walk down to the bandroom and talk with her but I don’t think he heard me.”

“ She’s got a class this period doesn’t she?”

“ Yeah but I think it’s the flag line. The actual band doesn’t come in till next period.”

“ You think she’s going to be able to pull this off.”

“ J.R liked the idea. It’s up to him anyway. The only reason we stopped having the marching band is that the old director got sick of doing it. I’m interested to see what she’s going to do.”

“ Well she had them here over the summer sounded pretty good.”

“ Oh shit…”

“ What?”

“ Glen, he’s making a b-line for the fine arts hall.”

“ This is not going to be pretty.”

Glen walked into the bandroom ready for a fight expect there was one already going on. He looked out into the window and saw Bryant standing in front of his aunt’s desk, and Susan trying to unpack the last of her boxes.

“ Man this place blows why can’t we go back to L.A?”

“ Because this is a chance for me to strike out on my own, and because you’re not in charge. Now you’re just going to have to make the best of this. I’m sure if you give it a chance that you’ll actually like it here.”

“ The teachers are so small minded. I used one little curse word in my English class and boom, I’ve got detention for a month.”

“ You cursed your English teacher out?”

“ So what the guys a prick anyways. That’s not the half of it. I make a little comment about my homeroom teacher in shop and Calaway’s got me running laps for the rest of my life.”

“ Bryant Sherry is Mark’s wife! I cannot believe you are here one day and you’ve already cursed out one of your teachers and insulted another two. What is wrong with you? Now I want you to go down to your Lit. Teachers office and apologize.”

“ I’m not doing a thing you tell me too, you’re not my mother. My mother would never send me to a backwoods shit hole like this.”

“ For your information she did! I had to beg and plead with her not to send out of the damn country and as long as you live under my roof you’ll obey my rules! Can you not get it through your head that this is your last chance? While you’re apologizing to your teacher you can see if he needs any help filing. Now get back to lunch.” Glen hid in one of the practice rooms and watched Bryant storm out. As he walked down the hall he ran straight into Dwayne and Krystle and pushed his way through them. Glen stepped out of the small room and walked over to the door of the band office. He looked in to see Susan crouched over a box placing its contents on her desk. He knocked on the door getting her to look up.

“ The infamous Ms. Graves I presume?”

“ I wouldn’t say infamous.”

“ I would, the whole school is talking about you. I’m Glen Jacobs, I teach Literature here.” He held out his hand and she took it.

“ Then I take it that this isn’t a social visit.”

“ I’m afraid so. It’s about your nephew.”

“ I just wanted to apologize for what ever he said.”

“ I heard everything between you two. I’m afraid I don’t have much filing yet. But it looks like you could use some help.” The phone rang making her turn.

“ Excuse me for just one second…Hello?”

“ Sue its Mark.”

“ Hi listen about Bryant…”

“ Yeah about him, did you send him down to get your car?”

“ No, he was supposed to go back to lunch. Why?”

“ Because he was peeling out in it as I was walking in the door.”

“ Oh shit!” She dropped the phone on the desk and ran out the side doors to see Bryant speeding down the road. Sue ran back inside and did the only thing she could do she called the police. Glen stayed with her and did his best to keep her calm while they waited. Mark had come down to apologize, and Dwayne and Krystle had stopped by to see what Bryant’s rush was. When Sherry and Lori heard what had happened they had rushed down to make sure everything was all right. Mark made with the introductions and they all began to talk.

“ Sue I’m so sorry about this.”

“ Mark it’s not your fault, it’s mine. I never should have brought him here.”

“ He’s a smart kid, he just needs something that can keep his attention.”

“ Are they going to call when they catch him?”

“ No, I’m sure he’ll call me when they catch him.” Sherry looked at Lori and then at the clock.

“ Oh joy another period of freshman Biology.”

“ Yeah I hate teaching keyboarding, damn freshman.”

“ Well at least you don’t have to fix bloody noses and deal with a bunch of drama queen’s imagined headaches. But Susan if you want some Advil for your ever present headache feel free to stop by.”

“ You betcha.”

“ Ms. Washington you promised me some tender loving care.”

“ No I didn’t besides that limp seems to be gone now, but I will stop by after school Mr. Johnson to check up on it.” She gave him a wink and walked out.

“ Paul I better not find any crap on my computers.”

“ Yes dear.” 

“ Car’s aren’t going to fix themselves, I’ll stop by later on to check up on you ok. I just want to apologize again.”

“ Mark don’t worry about it, it’s just a car.” The band students gave him a funny look as they filed in. Noise filtered into the office as instruments we’re pulled out and students began their individual warm-ups. “ If you guys want to stay your more than welcome too, and if he calls would you please come get me?”

“ Not a problem.” Both of them watched her walk out and up to the podium. They listened as she warmed up the band and then went into the show music. Paul had heard them practicing at a distance all summer and was impressed when he heard it up close. Both of them looked at the phone as it rang. Paul eventually stood up and answered it. He signaled to Glen to go get Susan. Glen opened the door and waved to her. One of the drum majors stepped up and took over while she came back to the office and shut the door.

“ Hello?”

“ Aunt Susan!! You’ve got to come get me.”

“ Bryant nice to see you did exactly what I asked. Stealing my car, and getting arrested. Good job sweetheart.”

“ Well are you coming down or not?”

“ Not right this second. I want you to pay the consequences for your actions. You are going to sit in jail and think about what you’ve done and think about what you’re going to tell your mother when you get home.” She slammed the phone into the receiver and looked at the desk. Both men heard a faint sniffle, while she sank into her chair.

“ Hey it’ll get better.”

“ I’m upset because I failed him. Lori’s right he is a smart kid. He’s just in the wrong mindset.”

“ Well what if you don’t send him home. What if you stick him in something that would take up his time.”

“ He could skip.”

“ Not if she told him skipping was a plane ticket home.”

“ It could work.” The phone rang again.

“ Oh God what now… Hello?”

“ Hello Ms. Graves this is Officer Bischoff at the Shady Grove Police Department.”

“ Yes how can I help you?”

“ We need to talk about your car.”

“ It’s alright isn’t it?”

“ Um no ma’am. The car stalled on the train tracks. We were able to get your nephew but not your car before the train hit.”

“ My car was run over by a train?”

“ Yes ma’am.” Paul cringed and then leaned into Glen.

“ I think Mark’s going to cry when he hears that.”

“ So what do I do?”

“ Would you like to come over and get what’s left?”

“ No but I would like you to hold onto my nephew for me. I’ll be this afternoon to talk with him.”

“ Yes ma’am I’ll see you then.”

“ Right.” She hung up the phone and looked at Glen. “Mr. Jacobs can I ask you two really huge favors.” <

After school Glen drove her down to the police station to pick up her nephew. He had been relieved when she had cancelled practice for the evening. They rode in silence till she spoke.

“ I wanted to thank you for doing this again.”

“ It’s not a problem, not like I had anything important to get to. In fact I should be thanking you.”

“ Why?”

“ You got me out of a blind date.”

“ I hate those. All my friends in L.A kept trying to get me married. They just don’t understand that I haven’t found my Prince Charming.”

“ Prince charming huh? Well I know what it feels like. I’m starting to think my Mrs. Right doesn’t exist.”

“ Don’t give up hope. You’ll find her.”

“ Yeah same to you. So tell me why move from a city like L.A to a place like this.”

“ I was born in a place like this, but mainly to have the chance at my own program, meet some genuine people, and to live in a place with fresh air.”

“ You taught in L.A?”

“ I was the assistant to the assistant director. I mainly instructed the drumline.”

“ You’re a drummer? Get out!”

“ Why are you so surprised?”

“ Look at you. You look like you stepped out of the Patty Duke show. I’d say you played the flute not the drums.”

“ I’ll have you know that when I was in high school I walked around with Pink hair, a lip ring, and a spiked collar. They made me lose the pink hair when I started marching drum core.”

“ So I guess you know what it’s like to be in Bryant’s shoes.”

“ No where even close. I was an honor roll student. Graduated fifth in my class. I got in trouble but no where near what Bryant has done.”

“ I admire what you’re doing, and it’s a very noble effort but I don’t think you’re going to succeed.”

“ Well what about you?”

“ What about me?”

“ Oh come on, I told you about my past now you spill about yours.”

“ I was the dorky kid that got made fun, and stood up for my prom.”

“ No way!”

“ It’s true.”

“ No, I got stood up too! I thought I was the only one.” When they stopped at a red light he looked at her a little differently. For the first time he really looked her over. Sandy blonde hair, hazel eye’s that sparkled in the afternoon light he had gauged her to be 5’5”. He felt something that he hadn’t felt in a long time. He also had to laugh at the fact that this could be thought of as a first date.

When they got to the police station both of them sat there for a moment.

“ Do you want me to wait here or come inside?”

“ Would you come with me?”

“ Sure” They sat there again.

“ I guess we better get inside.”

“ Yeah.” They finally got out of the car and walked into the building. Glen hung back a little when she was talking to one of the officers at the desk. His eyes traveled down her back and came to rest on her calves. He had to admire that while skirt she was wearing was modest it was also sexy at the same time. He was wondering if the rest of her leg looked as good as her calves did. He came out of his haze when she turned and walked down the hall into one of the interrogation rooms. The officer that had taken her back now came to take him to the same room.

“ I really shouldn’t.”

“ She’s asked that you be in there with her.”

“ Alright.” He walked back and watched her fill out the necessary forms to get Bryant out of jail. He sat down next to her and began to wait with her. A few minutes after she had finish the forms Bryant was brought in and they were left alone.

“ Aunt Sue! You came, thank god you finally did. There was some guy looking at me funny.” He looked at Glen. “ What’s he doing here?”

“ He’s here to make sure I don’t do something I’ll regret.”

“ Like leaving me in here?”

“ Like killing you. He’s also our ride home.”

“ You bailed me out?”

“  Don’t be ridiculous. I decided not to press charges. However before we leave I want to tell you that if you’re going to be living with me that I expect some changes.”

“ Like what?”

“ For starters you will never do anything like this again. Now I’ve thought about how to punish you and I’ve decided to put that energy to good use instead of keeping you locked away. For the next four years you will join and perform in the marching and concert bands at school. You will attend every practice and if you miss one without a viable excuse like death in the family, extreme illness, or school related trip then your butt will be on the first flight home. This rule also applies to your classes and believe me I will be checking up on your attendance. Because concert season requires less after school practices you will help Mr. Calaway with the basketball team so I suggest you learn how to use a washing machine or learn how to hand wash before then.”

“ Is that it?”

“ No, when we get home I want you to write an apology to Mr. Jacobs, The Calaway’s, and the police department for your behavior today. Now is there anything you’d like to say?”

 “ All this for a car?”

“ This isn’t about a car. This is about the fact that you have no respect for the rules. You’re damn lucky I didn’t press charges otherwise that man would be doing more than looking at you funny. Something tells me he was looking to make you his new bitch. Yes I am upset about the Healy, but it was just a car. Do you realize that you could’ve very well killed someone else or even yourself? Now think about how bad this would be if you had to sit here and explain to someone else’s family why that person won’t be coming home, or me trying to explain to your parents why I’m sending you home in a box. Sweetheart I love you, and losing you would be the worse thing in the world but my patience only goes so far. I’m only going to say this once; you fuck up this time you’re on your own. I’m not going to be there to bail you out. I’ll let you handle the consequences yourself. Now do you have any more smartass remarks?”

“ No.”

“ What?”

“ No ma’am I don’t, and I’m sorry about everything. I’ll do better.”

“ You’re damn right you’re going to do better. Now lets go.”

Sue made arrangements so Bryant could take Band-lunch. Paul had been right Mark came close to crying when she told him the Healy was gone. Everyone noticed the change in Bryant’s demeanor. Sherry, Lori, and Mark all knew why he had changed; they just didn’t know how his Aunt had done it. All of them sat at lunch speculating. Glen sat there with a small smirk.

“ What are you smiling about? Did you have a good blind date last night?”

“ Nope, but I had an interesting evening.”

“ Why wasn’t it a good a blind date?”

“ Because I didn’t go.”

“ Why not?”

“ I had other plans.”

“ Like?”

“ Driving Sue Graves down to the police station.” Everyone grew silent and looked at him.

“ You didn’t happen to hear anything did you?”

“ Yeah I was sitting right there when everything went down. I have a new found respect for that women.”

“ Why because she’s sweet?”

“ Because she’s a bitch. Man you should’ve heard her chew that boy’s ass out. He looked ready to piss in his pants.”

“ Get out.”

“ I’m serious I can’t wait to see how she does this weekend.”

“ This weekend?”

“ I promised to drive her to some of the dealerships in the area to look at cars. It’ll be fun to watch her take on salesmen.”

“ Could this be the beginning of something?”

“ No, I’m just being nice.”

“ Seems to me that there’s a lot of that going around lately.”

“ Hey Mark offered to fix her car just so he could fool with it.”

“ I knew it!”

“ Thanks asshole, for a day my wife actually thought I was a nice guy.” <

Bryant let out a huge sneeze as a cloud of dust flew into his face.

“ Damn when was the last time someone dusted the trophies?”

“ I imagine whenever they were won.”

“ Well then we need to go back in time to 1969 and give the director a swifter.”

“ Oh god that things older than I am. We may have to hide that.”

“ You mean you’re actually not going to be like Irvine and put out every trophy ever won just to impress people.”

“ No, I didn’t win any of these. Besides we don’t have enough shelf space. I’ll put out the past four years and be done with it. How were your classes today? Learn anything new?”

“ They were alright, and I learned that Mr. Calaway is a little less abrasive when you don’t talk about his wife. I am having a problem though.”

“ With what. Maybe I can help.”

“ I have to write this paper for English.”

“ Ok what’s it on?”

“ Beowulf.”

“ Really? I loved that story! You’re going to love it it’s right up your ally.”

“ Well so far I think it’s really boring. I don’t think Mr. Jacobs likes teaching it either.”

“ No, it’s a great story. It’s got action, adventure, death, destruction, and mayhem. All of your favorite things.”

“ I guess but I still don’t know what I want to use for my topic.”

“ Ask your teacher, I’m sure he’d be glad to help.”

“ You like him don’t you?”

“ He’s nice, we have a few things in common.”

“ Like what?”

“ Like both of us want you to succeed. Now have you practiced today?”

“ Yes, but I don’t think playing the triangle will help you win any competition’s.”

“ Sure it will. Every person helps think of us as a big team all working together. Everyone has a job that’s equally important as the next person’s.”

“ Now that’s a load of horseshit.” Both of them looked over to see Chris Irvine, Sue’s former boss standing in the doorway. “ So you left L.A for this dump?”

“ It’s not a dump and everyone does have an equal stake in this.”

“ That was the problem with you, always thinking of everyone else.”

“ That’s not a bad thing you know, she could be an assclown like you are.”

“ Bryant…”

“ Excuse me? Do you know who I am? If it weren’t for me your Aunt wouldn’t be where she is.”

“ Yes she would. She just probably would’ve gotten there a lot sooner.”

“ Bryant please I don’t need you to fight my battles for me. Now would you please box up the older trophies and put them in the storage room.”

“ But…” She shot him a glare that reminded him of the day in the police station. He walked to the back of the room and did as he was told.

“ What do you want Chris. I have a lot to do.”

“ I came to stop you from making a fool of yourself. My assistant director is getting ready to quit and I’m looking for a replacement. I’m willing to overlook this and give you the job.”

“ No, I’m not going back to L.A. Find yourself another patsy because I won’t fall for that twice. Now I think it’s time that you left, don’t let the door hit you in the ass on the way out.”

“ You’ll regret this.”

“ I highly doubt that.” He walked out sending the two glances as he went.

Glen pulled up to her house at seven am sharp. In a way he was looking forward to spending more time with her. The previous night the marching band had brought the crowd to their feet and she had been beaming the rest of the night. When she came out of the house she was all smiles again. She hoped into the passenger seat and the headed out.

“ What’s got you all happy this early in the morning.”

“ I talked to my insurance adjuster and it turns out the car was worth more than I thought.”

“ Really how much did they cut the check for?”

“ Sixty thousand dollars.”

“ He slammed on the brakes and looked at her.”

“ Are you serious.”

“ Yeah, turns out it was a pretty rare model of the car. Isn’t that cool?”

“ It’s definitely a nice surprise. Have you given any thought to what you want?”

“ Yeah I know exactly what I want. I talked to the dealer yesterday afternoon and they have one in stock.”

“ Yeah what’s that?”

“ A BMW Z4 2003 Roadster.”

“ You like those little zippy cars.”

“ Yeah, they’re fun.”

Glen was disappointed when he heard all she had to do was write a check and sign the papers. He kept looking in his rear view mirror watching her enjoy her new toy. He did have to admit it was a pretty sweet car. By the time they got back to Shady Grove it was lunchtime and his stomach was growling. They pulled up to her house, which made him feel awkward. She didn’t need him to get home once they had gotten back into town so why had she followed, more importantly why had he even come back. He should’ve kept on going. He heard a rapping on the glass making him jump. He lowered his window and looked up at her.

“ Come on in for lunch. I have some hamburgers that I can grill out.”

“ No I really should go.”

“ I insist, and I won’t take no for an answer.” She opened his door and began to pull him from the car. He finally gave in and followed her inside. Bryant was sitting on the couch watching T.V when they came in. He didn’t even bother to look up.

“ Hey Aunt Sue.”

“ Bryant you remember Mr. Jacobs.” He turned and saw Glen standing next to her. The young man jumped up.

“ You never said he’d be coming in.”

“ I didn’t expect it would take as long as it did. I thought that since he was nice enough to drive me there that I could fix him lunch.”

“ Fix lunch? When did you learn how to cook?”

“ A long time ago.”

“ Well if he was nice enough to put up with you on a car trip than he deserves a lot more than lunch.”

“ Bryant!” Glen watched her turn bright red in embarrassment. “ How about you have him look over your Beowulf paper for you while I’m getting everything ready.”

“ I doubt he wants to teach on a Saturday.”

“ No it’s fine, I’d be happy to look at it.” Glen paid more attention to Sue than to the actual paper. Bryant picked up on it instantly.

“ So I take it that you like her?”

“ Who?”

“ My Aunt.”

“ Yeah she’s nice. It’s refreshing to know a woman who doesn’t have marriage on her mind.”

“ Well after her divorce I wouldn’t be surprised. Wild horses couldn’t get her down the aisle.”

“ Divorce?”

“ Yeah her first husband cheated on her the entire marriage. Then on their fifth wedding anniversary he left her for his aerobics instructor.”

“ Damn.”

“ Yeah the guy was a real prick. Then in the settlement hearings he tried to take everything she had. Luckily my mom is a hell of a lawyer and got a good chunk of his ass instead of him getting everything.”

“ How long ago was that?”

“ Three years I think. Hasn’t dated since, that is until now. I have it on good authority that she’s got the hot’s for you.”

“ Really?”

“ Yup, took her two hours to get ready this morning and it takes her even longer on school days. She wears those skirts of hers just for you.”

“ You wouldn’t happen to know anything else?”

“ She likes seafood, picnic’s, and she wears Chanel number 5.” At that moment Sue came out with a tray loaded with food. Bryant hopped up to get the drinks for her. They all sat down back in front of the television for the College football games. They proceeded to spend the entire afternoon together watching football and talking about anything and everything. When Glen said goodbye he suddenly felt very alone. He was on his way home and he missed her. He had never felt like this before. It almost felt like…love. Glen saw Sherry and Marks neighborhood. He veered in causing traffic to swerve. He banged on the door until he got an answer. Sherry answered it in her robe and looked at him funny.

“ Glen? Are you alright?”

“ What does love feel like?”

“ Huh?”

“ When you realized you were in love with Mark what did it feel like?”

“ I’m not sure, why?”

“ Um no reason have a good night.” He trotted down stairs leaving Sherry totally baffled. She walked back to the bedroom and looked at her husband.

“ Who was it?”

“ Glen, he asked me the weirdest question.”

“ Really what was it?”

“ He asked me what love felt like.”

“ What it felt like?”

“ Yeah he asked me that when I realized I was in love with you what did it feel like.” Mark sat up and looked at her.

“ He met someone.”

“ Oh my god you don’t think its Sue?”

“ Well they were going car shopping today, and he has been spending quite a bit of time with her. I know he stays after to watch the rehearsals.”

“ Mark what it feel like when you figured out you were in love with me?”

“ I don’t honestly know but I know what I did.”

“ What?”

“ Got drunk.”

“ Mark William Calaway!” He winced. “ You did not.”

“ Yes I did. Glen was right there with me when I did it. I had to stop the noise of you reeling me in somehow. But I can honestly say that you had me hooked the minute I met you. Just took me awhile to figure out whether it was love or lust.”

“ Nice save.”

“ I thought so.”

Monday afternoon all was quiet in the Choir office. Dwayne was packing up ready to go home when he heard someone come in. He looked up to see Krystle standing in front of him.

“ Well what brings you down here?”

“ You, I came to see how that limp of yours was feeling.”

“ Oh I think it’s getting ready to come back.” She stepped forward and ran her hands all over his chest. She finally let them settle on his pecs. His hands came around her and traveled down her back and under her dress. He leaned down and kissed her. They moved to the door and Krystle kicked it closed. She brought her leg back behind his causing him to trip and fall to the floor. She landed on top of him and gave him a wicked smile.

“ Well it looks like I’m going to have to do a full body examination.”

“ Only if I can do one on you.” He undid the buttons on the front of her dress and smiled when it was off. She followed suit by undoing the buttons on his shirt, and slacks. She could see his arousal through his boxers. She was able to work it out of its cloth confines and began to stroke it. He let out a groan as she brought him to full attention. She pulled a condom out of her pocket, unwrapped it, and slid it on. He slid her panties down her legs and let his finger go through the bed of curls. She took his hand away and shifted so she right over him. Then very slowly she came down torturing him. He finally gasped her hips and pushed her down the rest of the way.

“ I can’t do a thorough exam with you rushing me.” Dwayne rolled over quickly so she was on her back. He began to move in and out of her with long and deep strokes. He began to quicken his pace as his self-control melted away. Soon both of them came and they lay together on the floor of his office attempting to catch their breath. As they did both of them helped the other get redressed and as smoothed out as possible. <    

Krystle and Dwayne were saying goodbye when a deliveryman came down the hall carrying a vase full of white lilies, orchids, and babies breath.

“ You got me flowers?” Krystle held out her hands but the guy kept going. “ I guess not.”

“ Those aren’t your favorite type. Looks like Sue had a good weekend.” They watched him walk into the bandroom.

“ Weren’t she and Glen getting together?”

“Yes they were. Well, well I say it’s time to be nosey.”

“ Krystle shouldn’t you be heading back?”

“ Why? I want to find out what’s going on between them.”

“ But you have patients to treat.”

“ A bunch of Drama Queens with a hang nail.” His hand traveled underneath her skirt putting pressure on her clit making her emit a very audible gasp.

“ Go back I’ll fill you in later.”

“ But…” He rotated his finger making her eyes roll back.

“ Now Krys.”

“ Alright fine.” He removed his finger and kissed her on the lips. She sauntered off leaving him to lick his lips in anticipation. He opened the door as the flower guy was walking out. Sue was standing at the front of the room reading the card. Dwayne walked up to her smiling.

“ Did you have fun playing nursey?”

“ How did you know?”

“ I saw Krystle walk in to the chorus room.”

“ Well I take it that you and Glen had a little fun.”

“ Not in that sense. He, Bryant and I all had a fun afternoon pigging out and watching college football.”

“ Really you sure there’s no dirty shit going on with you two?”

“ Yes we’re just friends. I choose to keep all my sexual escapades outside of school. I’m surprised you haven’t gotten caught.”

“ Just have to find that optimum time.” She gave him a funny look. “ What?”

“ Yes well with my luck Bryant would walk in and see everything.”

“ Right sure you going to be at the faculty meeting?”

“ Yes, I pushed practice back for it.”

“ Good I’ll see you there.”

“ Goodbye Mr. Johnson.”

Steam rose from the water as it hit Paul’s body. It felt wonderful after repainting the entire football field. He began to think about Lori and how much she would enjoy this. Both of them taking time to wash the others body. Him massaging and licking her breasts her stroking his cock. For a minute he could feel her small hands roaming his body, he could hear her voice whispering to him. The warmth of her body encasing him, he opened his eyes to see the remnants of his fantasy dripping off of the tiles. He finished up and used an old towel to clean the tile. After he got dressed he pick up his cell phone and signed onto Aol.

Lori sat in her office bored to tears. She never understood why she needed to planning periods. An IM window appeared on her screen.

Gambit: Do you have class?

Rouge: No

Gambit: Are you alone?

Rouge: Yes why?

Gambit: Because I want to do all sorts of terrible things to you. He walked out of his office and towards hers.

Rouge: Like what?

Gambit: Like fuck you right there on your desk, and see how many orgasms I can give you before your next class.

Rouge: Where are you?

“ Right behind you.” She turned around to see him standing there cell phone in hand and hard on evident. He pulled her chair away from the desk and shut all the blinds. He then carefully knelt in front of her flipping her skirt up as he went. His hands grasped her panties and pulled them down getting them out of the way. His stroked her thighs as he pulled her down a little and then placed one leg on each shoulder, exposing her to him. With an evil grin he leaned and kissed her right on her clit. She let out a gasp and gripped the arms of the chair for support. His tongue darted in and out of her thoroughly exploring her. He gave the small nub a slit nibble making her groan and arch her back a little. While his tongue and mouth entertained her he had worked his pants down in preparation. When he knew she was on the verge he stood up exposing her more and replaced his tongue with his cock. She let out a small cry as he began pounding into her. His hands travel to her breasts massaging them through the simple cotton top that she had put on. Their cries and moans urged the other on as she began to meet his strokes. Paul began to feel her spasm, and Lori felt him contract. Both felt the other come. For minutes all they saw was white before they began to come down. Paul had caught himself on the back of the chair and was trying to steady his breathing. Lori brought her legs back down and began searching for her panties. She was able to slip them on just as the bell rang. Thankfully she had upperclassmen and had very little instruction to do. She gave Paul one last kiss before he slipped out the back door.

They all sat in the faculty meeting listening to Lawler and Ross carry on. All of them noticed Glen staring at Sue, and her smiling right back. When they were given a break Glen went over to speak with her leaving his friends smiling.

“ Did you get the flowers?”

“ Yes they’re beautiful, thank you.”

“ You’re welcome.” He rubbed his neck debating something.

“ They really brightened my day.”

“ That’s good you and Bryant really made my weekend. It’s been a long time since I just vegged. It felt good.”

“ Everyone just needs to cut loose and relax every once in awhile. We enjoyed having you over. You’re welcome to come over anytime you like.”

“ Well um I have an extra ticket to the amphitheater and I was wondering if you’d like to come… with me.”

“ When is it?”

“ Thursday at Eight.”

“ I’d love too. Do I need to bring anything?”

“ No I’ll take care of it. I’ll pick you up at seven.”

“ Ok.” She gave him a warm smile as he stood up and went back to sit with his department. Jerry came to the front of the room and began where they had left off. Afterwards Sue went and stood outside J.R’s office. He walked up to her giving her a strange look.

“ Ms. Graves what can I do for you.”

“ Well I was wondering if you would be ok with me entering the band in a few contests.”

“ Yeah why wouldn’t I be?”

“ Well two of them are out of state and require expenses.”

“ Depends where are they?”

“ St. Louis and Atlanta. It’s the Bands of America Regional and Nationals.”

“ Do you have the funds to get there?”

“ I was going to do a few fundraisers to help get the money.”

“ Where were planning on having these?”

“ Well one of them would require the students to go out and collect sponsors from local business’s and townspeople. Then at the end we could throw an all night party in the cafeteria to help them celebrate. The next one will have the students selling fruit, and the last one could be a garage sale we would need the gym for that one.”

“ Have you thought about chaperone’s?”

“ The booster organization has volunteered to Chaperone, but if you like we could get some of the teachers to help.”

“ Alright Ms. Graves I’ll give you the green light. But things better run smoothly.”

“ Absolutely.” <

Sherry finish cleaning the last of the trays. She turned to grab a towel and nearly jumped out of her skin when she saw Mark standing behind her.

“ Damn Mark what are you trying to do scare me to death?”

“ No.”

“ How long have you been standing there?”

“ A few minutes.”

“ Well you could’ve said something.”

“ Where’s the fun in surprising you?” She gave him a look as she pushed past him as he picked up a report.

 Study of a reattached finger by: Sherry Calaway

“ You did a study on my finger?”

“ I told you that. Guess what I got today?”

“ What?” She held up a jar.

“ Leeches!”

“ Oh god get those damn things away from me.”

“ What you don’t want to stick one on your finger for old times sake?”

“ Hell no! You derived way to much pleasure from sticking those things on me.”

“ What, it was funny to watch you squirm.” She set the jar down and walked over to him. “ I made it up to you didn’t I?”

“ A little.”

“ So I’m guessing your ready to go home?”

“ No, I’ve got some more work to do but I did come to pay you a visit. All work and no play makes me a dull boy.”

“ I just finished cleaning this place up.”

“ Well then we can go to my place.” Before she could protest he picked her up and carried her out the room. Hitting the lights and kicking the door closed as he went.

“ Mark can you not wait till we get home?”

“ No because where I want to isn’t at home.” He carried her into the garage and set her down on one of the shop cars. He moved some fenders out of the way to reveal a hidden door. She watched him unlocked the door and flip on the lights inside. His hand came out and motioned for her to come inside.

“ Mark what are you up to?” She walked through the door and let out a small shriek. Sitting in front of her was a shinning ’65 Deep Blue GTO convertible with two white strips running down the middle.

“ I was going to wait till our anniversary but I figured now would be a better time.”

“ It was you? You bought it?”

“ Yeah paid the guy extra to keep quiet about it?”

“ Where did you get the money?”

“ Did a little repair work. That’s why I haven’t been around much.”

“ Mark Calaway, this has to be the most sneaky, underhanded, and romantic thing you’ve ever done.” 

“ No this is.” He pulled out an old projector and flipped the switch. An old black and white movie began to play. She cupped he hands over her mouth and began to laugh.

“ I can’t believe you remembered.”

“ Hey it’s pretty hard to forget our first date. But I have rectified one thing about it.”

“ What’s that?”

“ Your dad isn’t in the car next to us chaperoning. So you ready to christen the car?”

“ Sure.” He kicked off his shoes before climbing in and she follow suit. When they finally got settled she leaned down and kissed him. He responded by deepening the kiss and letting his tongue begin to dart in and out of her mouth. Her hands traveled to his shirt and they began to undo the buttons. When it was gone they ran up and down his chest slightly tickling him as she went. He broke the kiss and shook a finger at her.

“ None of that or I might be forced to retaliate.”

“ You will not, you like it I can feel it.”

“ Hush.” He had begun working her shirt out of her pants. When he finally got it off he began working at her bra. “ You remember the last time we fooled around at work?”

“ Yes you destroyed my office. It took me three days to get it back into order.” He finally was able to get it off and they worked on the others pants. He helped her step out of her pants and then looked at her.

“ God you’re beautiful.” He lightly ran his finger over her clit lovingly stroking it.

“ Thank you, now quit teasing.”

“ But I like to get you going first. Makes me happy to watch you have fun.” She took in a shuddered breath before reaching back and lightly running her nails up his cock. He let out a groan.

“ That’s not fair Sherry.”

“ If you get to tease then so do I.” He answered her by slipping his finger into her; he continued to massage her clit with his thumb. When he saw her shudder he inserted a second and then a third finger. With one final rub with his thumb she came. He continued to tease her through her orgasm making it last longer. When she finally came down he lay there smiling.

“ Bastard.”

“ You know you love me.” He grasped her hips and scooted her back till she was kneeling over her erection. With one movement he pushed her down. His eyes momentarily rolled his eyes into the back of his before looking at her. “ Go on, have your fun.” She obliged him by beginning a rocking motion with her hips before slowly moving up and down. As she moved she began to rub his chest running her nails all over it. When she leaned down and took one of the nipples into her mouth he let out a groan. She kissed her way across his chest and then took in the other nipple. When she finished she sat up and began to lightly trace his navel and pelvic bones getting him to respond. His hips began to meet hers and he ground his hips into her. He became frustrated when she wouldn’t go faster. His hands wrapped around her hips and he began to dictate the speed. She felt him contract and then he found his release. She continued to grind her hips into him as he orgasmed. When he came off of his high he looked up at her and smiled. They looked up to see the THE END on the door of the garage.

“ Well looks like we missed the show.”

“ Nah.” She climbed up off of him and let him get redressed while she slipped her own clothes on.

“ Do we have to go back to work?”

“ Nope, we can get the rest tomorrow. Besides I want you to try out the car see how it runs.”

“ No argument here.” She climbed in the drivers seat while he raised the door to the garage. The car came to life and she stopped at the door, “ See you at home.” Sherry then sped off. He shut the garage and cleaned it up before he locked up hopped on his bike and followed her home.

Lori, Sherry, and Krystle sat in the lunchroom gossiping and waiting on their male counterparts.

“ He got you a car.”

“ Yup, and he recreated our first date.”

“ That bastard.”

“ What?”

“ We had a pool on whether he would remember your anniversary and what he would do for it. Now he’s ruined it.” The girls laughed and saw the guys walk up minus one.

“ Where’s Glen?”

“ Hall duty.”

“ Fun fun.”

“You girls wouldn’t happen to why he’s so damn happy?”

“ Nope, but he looked pretty cozy with Sue at the meeting.”

“ I bet he was checking on the flowers.”

“ What flowers?”

“ The one’s that he sent her.”

“ I didn’t know that.”

“ Yeah Krys and I saw her get them. But you’ve got to admit that he’s been acting strange all week.” Mark had stayed silent the entire conversation and was now snickering.

“ What’s wrong with you?”

“ Nothing I’m just laughing at y’all.”

“ How come.”

“ Because the answers staring you in the face and you can’t see it.”

“ Well since it’s so damn obvious how about you enlighten us.”

“ He’s in love. Why else would he come by and ask what it felt like.”

“ I talked to Susan when she got the flowers and she said there was nothing going on.”

“ Maybe not then but I bet there’s something going on now.”

“ Why do you say that?”

“ He’s been walking around on cloud nine all damn day with a big old goofy grin. That and I know for a fact that he’s meeting a woman tonight. I’ll give you one guess as to who that is.”

“ Well it seems Glen is no longer single.”

“ I guess we’ll have to rip up his application for the Bachelor.”

“ Yeah, I guess so.”

Bryant sat in his Aunts office watching her haphazardly pack up for the day.

“ Why are you in a rush?”

“ No reason.”

“ Then why are you acting like you have plans for later on.”

“ Maybe I do.”

“ You have a date tonight don’t you.”

“ What if I do?”

“ Then I think we need to call our entire family and spread the joyous news.”

“ We’re getting together as friends.”

“ Unhuh do I know him?” She shut her bag and ushered him out of her office. Bryant hit the master switch and held the door while she locked it.

“ Yes Bryant you do know him.” They walked out the doors towards her car. Lori and Krystle walked out spotting Sue instantly.

“ Lets go.” Bryant saw them hurry up and shut up.

“ We’ll finish this at home Bryant.”

“ Hey Sue, you’re leaving early. No practice?”

“ Yeah we needed a week off.”

“ So do you have any big news?”

“ No, none that I can think of.”

“ Oh well what were and Glen talking about the other day?”

“ He came over to wish me luck on making a proposal to J.R.”

“ Did you succeed?”

“ Yes, he was a little unsure but I’m sure we’ll lay his fears to rest.”

“ What were you proposing?”

“ Well I wanted to take the band on a few trips and I needed his permission on that, plus to do some fundraisers to help raise the money for the trips.”

“ Oh wow that’s great! You can count Lori and I in.”

“ Great thank you, I appreciate it. I’ll see you two tomorrow.” She waved goodbye as she pulled out.

“ You think she’s lying?”

“ Oh yeah.”

Bryant waited till they were out of the parking lot before he spoke again.

“Alright Aunt Sue spill.”

“ If you must know I’m spending the evening with your Lit. teacher.”

“ You’re dating Mr. Jacobs?”

“ We’re not dating.”

“ Right, hey do you know why Coach Levesque is always up seeing Ms. Wright.”

“ Um … I think he got a bad virus and she was helping him fuck…er fix it.” He gave her a look when she covered the slip.

“ Ok Ms. Queen of the Bullshiters I’ll buy that for now. “

Susan put the finishing touches on her hair. As she walked down the hall she listened to they rhythmic clicking of her heels as the clicked on the hardwood floor. She walked into the kitchen finding Bryant half way into the fridge. She cleared her throat and waited for him to look up. When he did he gave a low whistle.

“ Pretty nice dress for just going out with a friend.”

“ Oh shut up.” She was wearing a long gold embroidered mandarin style dress with a slit up the side. “ The house will be standing and the car will be in one piece when I get home tonight correct?”

“ Yes. I’ve got to much work.”

“ Well that’s good to hear. There’s leftovers in the fridge.”

“ He’s not coming in?”

“ You want him to come in?”

“ Not really.” The doorbell rang making him rush past her to get it. She heard a murmur of voices. Setting her purse down she walked out see who it was and froze.

“ Suzy baby you are looking fine.”

“ Steven Richards, I haven’t seen you since our wedding day. Amazing how I had to be at the divorce proceedings while you were playing with the snow bunnies in Utah. What are you doing here?”

“ I came to check up on you see how you’re doing.”

“ My life was peachy keen till you stepped back into it. Now how much money are you trying to mooch out of me now?”

“ Not to much, I’ve got this great business that I’m starting up. I can get you in on the ground floor.”

“ Sorry all taped out. Now get out of my house.”

“ What’s the rush, I was thinking you and I could catch up on old times.”

“ Steven I have a date tonight. The last thing I want him to see is you.”

“ I don’t know he’s not that bad looking, but he’ll be a lot worse when I get done with him.”

“ Glen you’re here let me go grab my purse.”

“ What no introductions? I want to at least know the name of the man taking my wife out.”

“ Ex-wife. Glen I’d like you to meet Steven Richards, Steven this is Glen Jacobs.”

“ Well Steven I know a lot more than your name. I know what you did to her, and after that I don’t think you deserve to be on the same planet as her. I have only one thing to say to you.”

“ What’s that?”

“ You’d best stay away from her, otherwise you’ll answer to me and a few of my friends. Now get out.” Bryant had walked up behind Sue cracking his knuckles. Glen didn’t back off till they heard Steven’s car peel out.

“ You alright?”

“ I think this is the best I’ve felt in years.” She was smiling when he offered his arm to her and she took it.  <

When they got to the amphitheater he lead her up to a grassy knoll and spread out dinner on a blanket. The finishing touches were some flowers, two lit candles and a bottle of champagne.

“ Glen this is beautiful. How did you know I liked sautéed shrimp?”

“ I guessed.”

“ Good guess, aren’t we a little far away.”

“ I wanted some privacy. You never know who will turn up.”

“ I guess that was proven right this afternoon.”

“ I hope you don’t mind me saying that you look radiant tonight.”

“ I don’t mind it one bit. You look very handsome tonight. I just wanted to thank you again for scaring off my ex husband.”

“ No problem every girl needs her knight in shining armor. If you had been apart of my family his kneecaps would’ve been busted.”

“ How did you find out?”

“ Bryant told me, I hope it’s alright. It just really pisses me off when all the assholes get the girls and the nice guys have to finish last.”

“ Nice guys don’t always finish last. What made you decide to become a teacher?”

“The summers off.”

“ Oh stop it what was the real reason.”

“ I don’t remember the real reason. Whatever is was it’s now seriously lacking in my classroom.”

“ Maybe you should shake things up a little bit.”

“ My department head won’t let me. He has a standard list of everything we’re supposed to teach.”

“ Perhaps you could reference what the department head wants to be taught and teach what you like. Students learn more when their teacher gets into what they’re doing.”

“ Truer words were never spoken. Why did you start to teach?”

“ I enjoy watching someone grow and feel pride in their accomplishment. I guess it’s something my dad instilled in me.”

“ What did he do?”

“ He taught Trigonometry at UCLA. I never understood how he love numbers so much but he did still does.”

“ I take it he’s not teaching anymore.”

“ No he retired, but he offers tutoring for all the math students at the high schools. He says once you get in you’ll never get out. When I told him I wanted to teach he began sending references to every school I had shown the slightest interest in. He was so proud when I graduated.” By now the sun had set letting her eye’s be lit by the candles and the stars.

“ Sue would it be alright if I kissed you?” She leaned forward a little.

“ Sure.” He licked his lips before placing them on top of hers. She scooted a little closer to make it a little easier for him. He grew bolder and sucked on her bottom lip. She responded by running her tongue along his lips. His hands came up to rest on her shoulder and at the base of her neck. She pulled back a little and he instantly stopped.

“ I’m sorry.” He noticed she was breathing hard. “ Are you ok?”

“ I’m fine, but you’ve gotta come up for air sometime. But I must say I didn’t think there were any of your kind left.”

“ My kind?”

“ Perfect Gentlemen, I thought they only existed in the movies.”

“ Who do you think Brad Pitt and George Clooney call for advice?” She began laughing which made him smile. A slight wind caused her to shiver and curl up next to him. They listen to the last song before packing up and heading home. He walked her to her door and suddenly felt very awkward.

“ I had a wonderful time tonight. Thank you for inviting me.”

“ Yeah anytime.”

“ The bands having the party for the first fundraiser next week. Would you like to come and chaperone?”

“ Sure, I’ll see if I can rope you in a few more chaperones. Um would you and Bryant like to come over to my place on Saturday and watch the football game’s?”

“ That’d be great.” He said goodnight to her and then kissed her on the cheek.  

The next morning it took Sue three hours to get ready causing her and Bryant to almost miss the first bell. Bryant made things worse for her by asking nonstop questions about the previous evening.

“ Well I take it you had a very good evening last night. I’m surprised you didn’t bring him in for a little nightcap. Our did you all do that before you got home?”

“ No we didn’t. He was a perfect gentlemen all evening.”

“ Well he must’ve done something.”

“ Where?”

“ On the ass Bryant where you do think he kissed me.”

“ Did he use tongue?”

“ No, it was completely innocent.”

“ Right, anything you do isn’t innocent.”

“ Oh shut up.”

“ Are you going to see him again?”

“ Yes the three of us are going to watch football at his house.” She pulled into her parking space and hurried him into the school while she rushed in to sign in.

Mark saw Bryant bent over one of the shop cars and walked up to him.

“ You sure it’s the exhaust?”

“ Pretty sure.”

“ So did anything exciting happen last night?”

“ A few things.”

“ You going to share?”

“ Well my aunt’s ex-husband showed up right before she was supposed to go out with Mr. Jacobs.”

“ Really anything else?’

“ Mr. Jacob’s kissed her.”

“ Where?”

“ On the lips he didn’t use tongue though. She said it was perfectly innocent but I’m doubting that.” Mark looked at his watch and then back at Bryant.

“ Bell’s getting ready to ring go ahead and clean up.

Glen came walking into the lunchroom whistling. Mark looked up at him with a sly smile.

“ Afternoon Casanova.”

“ Afternoon asshole.”

“ Aw come on, turn about is far play. The night after I got drunk you teased the hell out of me.”

“ Because you were in love, hung over, and I was bored.” Paul and the girls sat down smiling at Glen.

“ Well you’re in a good mood. Did you have fun at the concert last night?” Mark looked Lori dead in the eyes.

“ Yeah you could say that. It appears Dwayne isn’t the only person at this table that knows how to play nursey.”

“ You didn’t!”

“ No of course not. I just kissed her.”

“ On the lips?”

“ With tongue?”

“ Yes on the lips and no tongue.” Lorie looked at Glen for a minute.

“ Then you might want to let Angle know that you and she are seeing each other.”

“ Why?”

“ Because I was down in the math office working on his computer and he said how he was going to ask Sue to the Halloween Dance today.”

“ What made you think of that?”

“ I just saw him walking down the Fine Arts hall.”

Dwayne stood in the doorway of the theater watching Kurt Angle walk down the hall towards Sue’s office. He walked in and gave her a smile.

“ Hi.”

“ Hello, are you lost?”

“ No, I came to make you the luckiest lady in this school. You’re going to be my date to the Halloween Dance.”

“ I don’t even know you. But thank you for the offer.”

“ What are you holding out for someone else?”

“ As a matter of fact I am.”

“ Who?”

“ I’d rather not say.”

“ Tell me.”

“ Glen Jacobs.”

“ You’re waiting on that nerd.” Kurt neglected to see Glen walk up behind him.

“ I’d watch who I was calling a nerd.”

“ I refuse to believe that you like him better than me.”

“ This is my first time ever meeting you and after this display I don’t want to have another meeting with you. Now would you please leave your disrupting my class?”

“ No” A hard hand came onto his shoulder making him spin around. “ Jacobs.”

“ Pretty presumptuous of you to come and ask a woman who doesn’t even know you out. Now how about you do as she asked and leave?”

“ You’re going to have to make me.”

“ Fine by me.” The next thing Dwayne saw was Kurt flying down the hall and landing flat on his face. Glen walked back into the bandroom smiling. The flag line stood there in amazement. Their instructor quickly pulled them out of the room and outside.

“ I feel better.”

“ A nice guy and defender. You just get better by the minute. I can’t believe the nerve of that guy.”

“ Well thank you for holding out for me but I don’t do dances.”

“ Why not?”

“ Two left feet and no grace.”

“ You don’t have to dance.”

“ Eventually I’ll have too.”

“ I could teach you. I’ve got a pair of steel-toed boots. The parties next week I could teach you then.”

“ I don’t know.”

“ We’ll go somewhere private. How about your office?”

“ Don’t have one.”

“ How about your classroom.”

“ Alright but don’t expect a miracle.”

“ I’ll expect you to do your best.”

Bryant sat yawning wondering why he had to be up so early. Glen had headed down the highway towards Knoxville.

“ Where are we going?”

“ You’ll see.” When they got there he made her close her eyes and didn’t bother to wake Bryant up from his nap. He parked the car and waited for the right moment.

“ Ok you can open them.” When she did she saw they were sitting in front of Neyland Stadium home of the University of Tennessee volunteers.

“ Oh my god!” She turned and shook Bryant. “ Bryant wake up!”

“ Ten more minutes.”

“ In ten minutes you’ll miss kick off.” He opened his eyes and looked around.

“ Holy crap.” Glen led them into the stadium and to their seat.

“ This games been sold out for weeks, how did you get tickets?”

“ My next door neighbor had a family emergency so he gave them to me.” The only bad thing that happened was Tennessee getting pounded by Georgia. After the game they wandered around the campus. Glen and Sue waited while Bryant went into the admissions office. He came rushing back out and grabbed her hand.

“ They want meet you, both of you.”

“ Well I guess we should introduce ourselves.” They walked into the office. The woman behind the desk smiled and stood up.

“ Hello I’m Torrie Wilson head of Admissions here. It’s nice to met you Mr. Jacobs and Ms. Graves.”

“ Nice to meet you as well.”

“ After talking with Bryant I had to meet you two. I think it’s remarkable how you turned him around.”

“ Well we can’t take all the credit it was a group effort. All of Bryant’s teachers helped.”

“ Be that as it may we’ll be keeping our eye on him and look forward to receiving his application.”

“ Thank you, I’ll make sure he sends it.” They said there goodbyes and met Bryant out in the hall.

“ This place is great.”

“ Do you really want to go here?”

“ Yeah.”

“ Well you’ll have to keep you grades up and we’ll definitely have to talk to your mother about this.”

“ She’ll say yes.”

Sue sat in her room finishing getting ready for bed. After they had left the Admissions office Glen had taken them to dinner. Bryant had asked them both about their college experiences. By the time they had gotten home Bryant had picked their brains clean. She dialed her sisters number and listened to it ring. Her sister answered on the second ring.

“ Hello”

“ Hey Jules.”

“ Sue, oh god want did he do?”

“ Nothing, as a matter of fact he’s doing very well.”

“ Really?”

“ Yeah we were up at UT today and he said he wanted to go there.”

“ For what the football games?”

“ School, he’s interested in applying.”

“ Get out.”

“ No I’m very serious. I also wanted to talk to you about keeping him full time.”

“ Oh?”

“ Yeah he seems really happy here and I don’t want him to slip back into his old habits.”

“ Well I’ll have to speak with his father, and obviously him but this is definitely something we can discuss.”

“ Of course”

“ So who took you up to UT?”

“ What makes you think someone took me?”

“ Come on Sue.”

“ A friend took me.”

“ Guy or Girl.”

“ Guy, but don’t get to excited he and I have no interest in getting married.”

“ I won’t push you but all I can say is it’s about time. I thought Steven had turned you away from men for good.”

“ Well he always has a way of following me.”

“ Uh oh what happened?”

“ He showed up here.”

“ That Bastard!!”

“ Glen took care of him.”

“ Glen?”

“ He’s the guy that took me to the game.”

“ Did this Glen guy try anything?”

“ Nope he was a perfect Gentlemen. I need to go I’ll call you later on in the week.”

“ Alright, tell Bryant I love him.”

“ I will.”

  Glen stood outside watering his lawn when Sherry came up in the GTO.”

“ Hey cutie what’s shaking?”

“ Not much except for the fact that that car is warping your mind. Nice to see that you were able to pry it away from Mark.”

“ Like hell, the car’s mine.”

“ Then why have I seen him driving it around?”

“ He must take it out when I’m napping. Where were you yesterday? We come over to keep you company and you’re not here.”

“ I went to Knoxville for the UT vs Georgia game.”

“ I thought you were a Michigan fan?”

“  Can’t get to Michigan in two hours.”

“ You went with Sue didn’t you?”

“ And Bryant, got him interested in college.”

“ That’s great. Did you get Sue interested in you? I mean did you two do anything when was wasn’t around?”

“ Sue doesn’t need any help in being interested in me and no we did don’t anything. I want to take things slow with her, really get to know her.”

“ I swear you’re left over from a by gone era.”

“ Hey my old man used to always told me to treat a lady like you would treat your mother.”

“ Well maybe you could impress those manners into Mark.”

“ He’s got them, he just refuses to use them.”

“ Right I’ll see you tomorrow just let us know when you’re going to disappear again.”

By the night of the big band party Glen had roped the rest of their group into chaperoning. They all actually had a lot of fun. For the most part the kids stayed out of trouble letting the adults enjoy the party. Dwayne had taken over the Karaoke Machine and the guys had started a student vs staff basketball game. Sherry, Lori, and Sue sat in the stands watching. Sherry looked at Lori and spoke.

“ We may have to go get Krystle. Mark hasn’t played since college and the most running he does is out of the house when my mother comes to visit.”

“ Well all Paul’s ever played is football. He’s actually doing pretty good.”

“ You know jocks they can play everything. Glen’s doing really good, I’m really surprised.”

“ Where is Krys?”

“ Dwayne’s serenading her. Sue I have to say you know how to throw a party.”

“ Thank You, Bryant helped.”

“ I think they’re done, the kids are looking pretty whipped.” Just as the statement was made the students vacated the court. Mark climbed up to Sherry and gave her a hug.

“ Ew.. Get off!” She shoved him away. “ Great now I’m going to smell like your sweat for the rest of the night.”

“ Well I guess you’ll have to come take a shower with me.”

“ You’re horrible you know that.” Mark was pushed forward when he felt a foot connect with his ass. He turned to see. He turned to see Glen’s foot poised ready to come down on him again.

“ Hey lover boy get the hell out of the way.”

“ Mark lifted Sherry up and scooted out of the way. He held out his hand for Sue and she took it.

“ You looked really good.”

“ Thanks when I get frustrated I usually shoot hoops to relax me. So are we finished with our shift or is there more?”

“ We can be done if you want us to be.”

“ Well I still have a dance lesson.”

“ I wasn’t talking about that. You’re sure you’re not to tired?”

“ Positive.” They walked to they bandroom to retrieve her boots, a boombox and some cds. He unlocked the door quickly ushering her in and then checking to see if they had been followed. Once he was satisfied he walked in closing the door behind himself. The room was bathed in moonlight giving it an unearthly feel. Glen noticed that the desks had been cleared away so they would have plenty of room.

" I guess we should turn on the lights."

 " No, I like it like this."                                                                         

" Dancing by moonlight, how fascinating. Mr. Jacobs you are full of little surprises aren't you?"

" I'm not the only one"

" Oh?

"You have to be the most interesting creature I've ever encountered."

" Really how so?"

" You're the classic heroine from every story I've ever read. Beautiful, charming, mysterious, intelligent, and very alluring. Type of woman you can show your mother and then take directly to bed afterwards."

" Why do I suddenly think a private dance lesson was an excuse to get me alone?" He stepped forward pulling her close taking the classic dance stance before moving to a silent melody that only they could hear.

" Actually I took dance lessons in middle and high school for basketball. That also the last time I danced."

“Well you haven’t lost your touch, and I’m not the only intelligent, alluring, charming, not to mention beautiful person in the room. If you don’t mind me saying so I think you’re pretty damn swell.” He lifted her up kissing her hungrily.

“ Sue I know this is only the first date and all…”

“ Yes.” She wrapped her legs around his waist and his hands traveled down onto her butt resting there. Her hands roamed over his shoulders trying to rub his skin through the t-shirt he had on. His arousal evident through his gym shorts. He backed up to his desk clearing things out of the way before setting her down. His hands trembling as he carefully and slowly removing her clothing.

“ Glen are you alright?”

“ I um…”

“ You have had sex before haven’t you?”

“ Yeah the missionary kind, but nothing else.” When he had removed her clothing she took his trembling hand and ran it from the base of her neck guiding it down her body and letting it come to rest right above her snatch. He marveled at the softness of her skin loving how it almost felt like silk. Her small hand went to the hem of his shirt slowly removing it as she went so she could admire his muscular form. Chiseled arms, and washboard abs. She had noticed his legs and ass as they were walking to his classroom. Her legs once again came around him. His hand came up to rest on her collarbone and neck softly stroking the skin. This was something he had dreamed of since the day they had met. He felt her lips kiss him over the heart and then travel to his nipples making him let out a small moan. His hands came up to her breasts weighing them. Thumbs memorizing the texture she raised up kissing her way up his collarbone and neck, His hands let go of her breasts running down her body and coming to rest on her hipbones. Very tentatively one of his hands traveled down between her legs. She stopped kissing him and looked at him. Before he could ask she gave him his answer.

“ Yes Glen you can. Just not to hard.” His hand came up and rested on her center. He was amazed at the heat that radiated from it. He slowly ran his fingers along her making her shudder. He soon found her clit and absently rubbed it. Glen had never done this but his older brother had taught him how. While one finger continued to play with her clit he placed another two inside of her groaning at how tight she was. As his hand continued working her he began removing his shorts with his other. Her hands came on top of his one and helped him remove the cloth barrier. When his erection had finally been freed she lightly ran her finger over the tip wiping away some of the pre cum. She brought her finger up to her lips and licked it clean. Her hands once again returned to him except this time she lightly stroked him with her nails making him shudder. He followed her example by removing the hand that had been working her and brought his fingers up to his lips tasting her. Deciding he wanted more he knelt between her thighs and buried his face in her. The combination of his tongue and teeth soon had her in the stages of an orgasm. With one final lick on her clit she came and he drank all she had to offer. He pulled out a towel and a bottle of water and cleaned her along with the desk up. After she had caught her breath she gave him a look.

“ You’ve never done that before?”

“ None of the girls I’ve ever been with have ever been interested in me doing it to them, or vice versa. Thankfully I had a brother who taught me the fine art of how to please a woman.”

“ The other girls you were with were stupid, and remind me to call and thank him. Well this girl is quite interested in returning the favor.” She hopped off the desk and made him sit on it. Pulling out a chair she sat down in it and began rubbing his inner thigh. She then massaged his balls then lightly stroked his member. Sue then followed her hands with her tongue. His hands gripped the edge of the desk as she worked him with her tongue. When she finally decided to take him fully into her mouth he came. She drank what he offered and cleaned him up with the same care. <  

By the time they made it back to the party pretty much everyone had fallen asleep with the exception of Mark who was taking all challengers and Sherry who was sitting up in the stands shaking her head. Glen had brought the boom box back with them and set it down putting on the slow music so they could pretend to be having a dance lesson. He even faked being bad so it looked authentic. Most of the students got a big kick out them trying to dance. When the party ended Glen insisted that Sue come back to his house for breakfast since Bryant had gone out with some friends. She fell asleep on the ride over so he carefully carried her up the stairs to his room, tucking her into his bed. God what a beautiful picture was all he could keep thinking. Her hair had spread out on the pillow and she had the most peaceful expression on her face. Glen could’ve stood there for the rest of the day but he needed to fix breakfast for them. He walked down the stairs to his kitchen only to find he had no food.

“ Should’ve gone grocery shopping before this morning.” He grabbed his car keys and quietly headed out to the store. When he got back he went up to check on Susan and found her still fast asleep. So he went into the kitchen fixing every type of breakfast food he knew of. Whatever she didn’t eat he could. Walking back up the stairs he shook her shoulder getting her to open her eyes.

“ Glen?”

“ Yeah you fell asleep in the car so I brought you up to my room while I made breakfast hope that’s ok.”

“ It’s fine, I’m sorry I fell asleep.”

“ Been a long night now come on downstairs. I have plenty of food and coffee.” He took her hand walking her down to the table, which was loaded up with food. “ I didn’t know what you liked so I made everything.”

“ Thanks.” They ate talking about the previous night. “ So what do you want to dress up as for the dance?”

“ Anything but a business man.”

“ Why?”

“ Cause that’s Marks thing.”

“ I don’t follow.”

“ Every Halloween Mark wears a suit and tie to the dance rather than his jeans and t-shirts.”

“ I see.”

The night of the dance Glen and Sue came as Christine and Raoul from the Phantom of the Opera. Mark came in his suit and tie with Sherry as a Gypsy fortuneteller. Paul walked in; in a Gothic Ripper costume with Lori dressed as his victim, a highborn countess. Krystle and Dwayne stole the show as an Arabian Sultan and Belly Dancer. They all noticed that Mr. Angle came alone and was not happy about. Most of the chaperones stayed off to the side having their own parties. When Glen walked off to get him and Sue a drink a man dressed as the phantom swept Sue onto the dance floor.

“ I need to talk to you.”

“ I don’t know you.” He peeled back the mask and smiled. “ Dammit Steven! What are you doing here?”

“ Like I said I need to talk to you.”

“ About?”

“ You going around with that Jacobs guy. I don’t like it.”

“ Well that’s to bad. Last I checked we weren’t married anymore so that means I can see whom ever I choose.” She tried to push away from him but he held her closer.

“ Come on Sue give me another chance. I’ve changed, no more nightlife, it would be just you and me.” Paul had noticed the guy holding onto Sue and her trying to push away. He walked over to them placing his hand on Steven’s shoulder.

“ Everything alright Sue?” Steven interrupted her.

“ Yeah everything’s fine.”

“ No it’s not. Let go your hurting me.”

“ Alright buddy I think it’s time you let up.” Glen had come back and saw Steven with his arms around Sue and Paul trying to pull him off of her. Glen signaled to Mark and Dwayne who walked over to the trio. They all surrounded the couple waiting for Steven to make a move. Glen had a hard glare and a pissed off edge in his voice.

“ I told you what would happen if you bothered her again. Now let her go and we’ll let you walk out of here. If not we’ll have to disrupt this dance to call the cops and have you arrested for trespassing. Which is it going to be?” Steven made no move to let go so Dwayne pulled out his cell phone dialing the police department. With in ten minutes they were there and the students were cleared into the alternative gym were the party continued on. Steven was dragged off of Susan and hauled away. Glen placed his hands on Susan’s shoulders while she rubbed her ribcage. The rest of the group came back over after they had watched the police leave with Steven. They all gave her a look but Paul was the only one that spoke.

“ Who was that guy?”

“ My ex husband.” They all nodded while Glen spoke.

“ What did he want?”

“ He wanted to get back together. He said he didn’t want me to be with you anymore.”

“ To damn bad. He shouldn’t have been given the first chance.”

“ Well after you start dating the most wonderful man in the world it’s hard to go back to all the rest.” Mark glanced at his watch.

“ Party should be over by now.”

“ So Mark what were you this year?”

“ An undertaker.”

“ Geeze Mark you and Paul get more morbid every year.”

“ Hey he kills em and I stuff em. Pretty profitable twosome.”

“ I didn’t get the beautiful countess Lori. Guess I’ll have to wait till we’re alone.” Lori gave him a look

“ I think not. At least Sherry’s gypsy predication’s came true.”

“ And those were?”

“ That you two would disappear during the slow dances.”

“ Damn Straight.”

“ Just wait till prom. I’ll get you in a tux and on that dance floor yet.”

“ You make that threat every year…”

“ And you figure a way out of it. Stomach flu my ass, and Glen needing to take care of you was crap.”

“ It was true.”

“ Then why is it that we passed you two rolling a rival basketball coaches house?” Susan turned to look at Glen.

“ You didn’t?”

“ I claim mental defect. Don’t remember a damn thing.”

“ How convenient.”

After the dance Glen didn’t see much of Sue. The bands practice schedule had gone into full swing. They were getting ready for the Bands of the America competition. He had agreed to chaperone the trip in order to spend time with her.

They stood in the Georgia dome marveling at the size of it. Glen stood on the field with the rest of the pit percussion crew ready to set things up. Sue was off to with the band ready to signal them to march out. They all got the signal and the pit crew lunged into action while Sue walked out with the band warming them and the drumline up together. Then they turned finding their positions on the field while Sue came around to the front to stand next to Glen.

“ They look great. I’m sure everything will be fine.”

“ I hope your right.” The drumajor began the show filling the vast arena with music. By the end the crowd was on it’s feet cheering and Glen had lost all feeling in his hand from Sue squeezing so hard. They came off of the field heading back for the truck so the instruments could be loaded and the kids could change into street clothes so they could go to a local mall till the finals were announced. Glen sat her at a table telling her to stay still. He came back with a huge hot fudge Sunday and two spoons.

“ I’ve been wanting to do this since we met.”

“ I don’t think I’ve ever shared a Sunday before.” The students watched them together curious. Bryant walked over to them grinning.

“ Hey love birds, you’re raising questions about this.”

“ Really?”

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