Teacher's Girl (Aflyingwhale)

IAN's POV : 

"I need your help,"Emma said as soon as I opened my apartment door.She was standing there with a long roll of paper, post-it notes, markers, and this huge ass book in her hand.

"Anything for you,"I replied and moved out of her way.

She walked straight for the coffee table and slammed the big book down.She then rolled out the poster thing and it turned out to be a map of the country.I took a seat next to her on the floor and read the title of the big book, The Princeton Review Complete Book of Colleges.

"My parents, my guidance counselor, my friends- everyone wouldn't shut up about college," she groaned and scattered the markers out on the coffee table."So if I'm gonna have to figure this out, I’m gonna need your help,"

"Okay," I said patiently.

This was not how I imagined my Thursday night to be like, but okay.

"You can use this book as a guide.If you see a school that I might like, write it down on the post-it note,"she said to me.

"Yes ma’am,"

"We can narrow it down by state.I prefer the east coast.I like the snow, I like the vibe,"she said as she circled the east coast area with a blue marker 

"All these states here are no go," she circled the west coast and mid-west area with a red marker.

"And Georgia is considered...?"

"The south is neutral ground. But I'd prefer the north,"

This was the first time she ever mentioned wanting to go to school on the east coast. I eyed her suspiciously, but she chose to ignore me.

"Oh, and this is a total no go," she picked up a post-it note and wrote the word ‘Emory’ with an X next to it and stuck the post-it note on the map of Georgia.

"No Emory. Got it,"I agreed.

I didn’t want her anywhere near that SOB ex boyfriend of hers.

"So tell me, what are some good schools in New Jersey?" she said suddenly, piquing my interest.

"You wanna go to school in New Jersey?"

"Maybe,"she shrugged.

"It’s on the east coast.Location- wise it's still in the running,"

"Princeton is a great school,"

"And way out of my league,"

"Nothing is out of your league.But Rutgers is also good.And New York's nearby,"

"New York, huh?"

"And Philly too.There’s U Penn, Carnegie Mellon, Villanova, Penn State,"

"Whoa, slow down, I have to write these down,"

"Why are you picking a school based on location? Aren't you supposed to pick one based on its merit? Or if it has the major you wanted," I narrowed my eyes at her.

"That's the thing, I don’t know what I want to major in,"

"So liberal arts?"

"Liberal arts, definitely," she paused for a moment before continuing, "And the location thing… it's because I don’t wanna be too far from where you are,"

"Emma," I scolded, "You're never gonna be too far from where I am,"

New Jersey for the art gallery job.I don’t wanna be thousands of miles away from you and we can only see each other in the

told you, New Jersey is only one option.I can always find a job

family’s also in

just need to worry about you.Don't settle for anything less.Pick whichever school you like, anywhere in the world.We'll find a

long while, she

open and she just stared at

you saying?" she said

I said

in the

and a small smile

cutest

locked her face with my hand as

give

Whenever.

Wherever.

was the last day of classes before

was a Friday and it had been

kids couldn't wait for the clock to strike three, they kept watching the minute hand as it

was watching it

and

at first I cursed the fact that I have to meet Emma as a

few minutes away

about dismissing the class early, when

Principal Finn creaked

"Principal Finn," I greeted.

I see you in my office for a moment? Now?"

the class and said, "Guys, you're

laughter as they jumped

were overjoyed to be out of

followed Principal Finn as we walked towards

was empty since most teachers and staffs

end of the school year gathering at

make an appearance later, seeing as it would be a farewell thing for

"Please, have a seat,"

the chair

"So..." I trailed.

this is about your resignation," he

watching me like a hawk,

nodded my head and

you with going

course I’m

there a problem?" I

at me, took a deep breath, and

This doesn't look good.

the start

was standing in front of my apartment door with a bag of takeout food in her

with extra sauce, just like you

together that night,celebrating the end of this crazy school

in with a spring in her step and chatted

her this happy, I let out a deep breath, dreading

I got all straight A’s! I think that deserves another celebration.Hey, why aren't you excited?" she said as she noticed

summertime.We're free from school and we have all

I need to talk to you," I cut her off and let out another

is it?" her face turned serious as she took a step closer to

school board denied

I still want to go through with it, I’m gonna have to hire a lawyer and petition the

down,"she said, cutting me