As I ran my way to the classroom I should've been in five minutes earlier, I find myself bumping into some teachers in the hallway, screaming "Im sorry!" as I move my way like the wind. Saint Carmel is a hell big and wide school, so its hard to get around from one classroom to another. After nearly two minutes of running, I am met with the classroom I advise. Class A-Ruby. It's my second time with them since earlier. I fixed my blazer and my glasses and took a deep breath to hide the fact that I ran across the entire building.
As I enter, I see students playing at the back, some being productive, some almost throwing themselves out the window, and those sneaky bastards whose on their phones either snapping some selfies, or filming those nutjobs at the back doing stupid things. I was cool with it, but they had to learn to keep their voice down. I'm not a fan of shouting at my students, so I just leaned by the door, glaring at them until one eventually noticed and screams at the whole class. Good tactics am I right? It only needed a couple of seconds for one of the productive students to notice me and, as I said, scream at her classmates to shut the hell up.
" The teacher's here!"
Everyone froze and noticed how dumb they were, so in the speed of light, everyone was sitting in there proper damn chairs and was quiet as possible, bracing themselves for a long lecture of how improper the behaved. Thankfully, I ain't that type, why the heck should I waste my time blabbering about their wrong doings when I can just go straight to the point and say
"You're wrong,stop that shit, and act like a senior, before I get the principal's ass here."
and just like that, it worked! Sure they'll probably do dumb shit again, but they'll learn to keep their eyes and ears open for my footsteps. I then proceeded to do my task, which is to teach.
***
I finally finished half of my day. As I finished my food, I went out, as far away as possible, so no one could see me smoke. I inhaled as I watch the birds fly in the sky, the sun so bright and up, and the flower petals that swing with the humid wind. It sure was a boring day, but having some peace and distance from people is just what I need to refreshen myself, and brace for the afternoon classes, and the overtime I am hoping not to have. After a few minutes of some relax time, My phone buzzed, meaning it was time to go back. I sighed and threw my cigarette away, and headed back.
When I got back, I caught a glimpse of one of my students having some rubbish fight with the other kids. There was a whole lot of students around them, and yes, I did witness a flying punch and a weak defense before I butted in and stopped their petty fight. When I did I realized it was Mei, punching a kid, the same grade as her. Quite surprising for a girl to be so violent.
"Okay kids, wrap it up, we're heading for some interrogation"
I smirked, reassuring them that they're in real deep shit.
I dropped them off at the school's guidance office and lightly patted their shoulders, giving them a "You're in real trouble" look as I went ahead and knocked on the door.
Miss Guidance Counselor opened the door with a smile on her face that later turned to a frown once she saw me.
"Not a big fan of me eh?"
I said, teasing her as she rolled her eyes and asked why Im there.
"I got two troublemakers for you to deal with."
I said while pointing at them. She moved her head to the side and gave me a not surprising look.
"I bet one of them is your student?"
She asked, giving me the " You taught them that" look.
"Yeah but.. Cmon~ The girl's a good.. Fella"
I said giving my student a sarcastic smile.
"What? How can she be a good fella when she did this to me?"
The kid pointed at his bruise on his face, not getting the sarcasm in what I just said.
Mei just rolled her eyes as he let herself in the guidance office, kind of a way to say "no more chit chatting and lets get this over with."
and with that I just headed out and left the guidance counselor do her end of the bargain.I walked back to the faculty to grab my things and continued my day.
"My, I guess I got a hot headed maggot in my classroom."
I thought to myself as I walked along the hallway.
We wander around as we find purpose in our existence, beating time as if it is endless and limitless. We look around and envy those our eyes could see. Everyone, will never be satisfied with themselves.
Jaime Aguilar, a teacher at Saint Carmel High, feels no purpose in life, one who awaits the presence of the grim reaper.
Mei Dela Rosa, a mysterious student who comes and goes. A soul with no hope for her future, a wandering human who too, only awaits death himself.
Crossing paths, Jaime becomes Mei's advisor in class A-Ruby. Stumbling upon guesses and rumors, Jaime begins to speculate Mei's behavior.
In a dark and quiet night, Jaime unravels his student's vile situation. Will they be able to find their Silver Linings?
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