The English Teacher

Chapter 8.

Chapter 8.

Once the math homework along with part of the essay was finished, and Harry had left with Mel and Didi, the two teens soon headed off to the Movie theater driving in Alex's Toyota Camry. "A new English Teacher huh? how have you been holding up?" He asked as Jake silently gulped while rubbing his arm as well as looking down at the floor like it was the most interesting thing to do. The slightly taller boy raised his eyebrow in confusion wondering what was the matter with his friend as he knew Jake was the one to talk to him about anything besides Mel of course.

"Oh, he's alright, he's pretty cool and he's a lot more patient than the other teachers we had back then. Lets just say that he makes the subject more fun to deal with." Matt chuckled as they came towards a red light.

"I see, well besides the fact that he's making it more enjoyable, how is he personality wise?" Jake only shrugged as a response couldn't really give a definite answer. He had only been a part of the staff for a few days now, but yet, he just couldn't stop thinking about him either not that he wouldn't want to talk about him to his companion; after all, Al already knew that he was gay but he didn't want to tell him that he was gay for his teacher.

"To be honest, I really don't know much about him, but...all I can say is that he is really hot...not to mention that he does have a great body to die for to say the least." Jake blushed a bright shade of crimson realizing what he was blurting out as Matt looked towards him raising his eyebrow once again then along came a smirk as Jake mentally slapped himself having revealed the truth so far.

"Pretty hot huh? and a body to die for you say? Hmmm... something tells me that you have a little crush on the Teach eh? What you told me, I can picture him being one of the new Male Models for Vogue Magazine; I mean come on, anyone with that type could really go into the Modeling Gig instead of just being a lowly teacher. Just think of the many babes and dudes that would want to have their way with him." Jake made a face as he could feel a slight burning sensation in his stomach; just thinking about the mixture of men and women was making him furrow his own eyebrows.

Was he feeling jealous despite the fact that anyone having their own way with the red head made him wanted to squash whatever imaginary relationship they would have? He was so caught up in his thoughts, that he didn't even hear Alex trying to bring him back to reality as he soon turned his head towards him who soon said that they were now at the theater.

"Wow, you really are having it bad so far man, I'm just glad that he's not my teacher or else I just wouldn't know what to do." Alex replied as they both got their tickets to head inside into the dark room where many seats were already filled in order to watch the show. Smells of popcorn, nachos, and even peanuts were intoxicating as they soon found their chairs. Jake soon grumbled knowing just how much the other had a point. Al was one of some students who was a Senior which meant he was in different classes but was still in the same school as his friends and classmates were. Despite being an athletic jock, he was pretty smart with his studies, but only had some problems in math which wasn't his fault due to his Math Teacher, Miss Mombers making the work slightly complicated but it was the price to pay to try to keep your grades up to still be on the team.

"Look, all I said was that he just looked hot okay? So just leave it at that. If word ever got out, the faculty would have a field day about it and he would eventually lose his job; I just wouldn't want anything to happen to him that we would try to fix plus, just think of his reputation would be tarnished because of me. That would be like going into a War zone without planning a great strategy beforehand otherwise, we would lose everything."

Alex slowly nodded knowing just how much Jake would be on thin ice if anyone were to ever find out about his forbidden crush. Besides, a 16 year old teenaged boy having a love affair with a grown man was really stepping into the danger zone that there would be no turning back at that point in time. He had only wanted the best for his dear friend and knew that having a secret fondness for a teacher was an absolute no no. Alex didn't have a problem with gay people; after all, he was Bi himself, but knew if you had gotten too attached to somebody, it would turn into a complete drug that would be hard to try and wean off.

"And now, get ready for our Feature Presentation."

Many patrons soon left the minute the film had came to an end. Adults, teens, and even children alike were either coming out or going in while some kids were over at the arcade section playing some games as well as being in competitions to see who would win first and get the first prize that they would see.

"You see, what I tell ya? That movie was so rad! Let's hope that once they think about making a sequel, there will be even more explosions!" Alex exclaimed while Jake only shook his head and laughed as he was drinking his Dr. Pepper. The day out was what really the doctor had ordered; he couldn't tell the last time he and Matt had this much fun, but it was all worth it.

"Al, depending on the budget, plus if the same actors are willing to want to be apart of another film, it will take some time to get everything that they need in order for it to become a big wonder once more. After all, you do have some sequels that will never top the original that's for sure."

The other teen soon rolled his eyes. "Ah, what do you know? You never know it might be twice as good, since when did you started becoming a Critic anyway?" Both chuckled but the next thing they knew was that Jake had soon bumped into somebody causing them to land on the ground.

"I am so sorry about that, I wasn't paying att-" Seeing that it was none other than Mr. Calloway himself, Jake soon began to become tongue tied as the teacher himself was dressed in casual wear consisting of a plaid blue button down along with a pair of washed out denim jeans and blue and white high top sneakers. The red head smiled warmly after realizing that it was one of his students as he stuck out his hand to help him up off the ground as the younger individual was lost in his green eyes-while still holding his hand of course as he quickly released his grip blushing a slight pink rubbing the back of his neck.

"Hi there Mr. Calloway, what a surprise, I didn't know you were here. You look...uh...different." He mentally kicked himself realizing that he must have said such a stupid thing; way to strike up a conversation while acting natural.

The elder chuckled. "I don't always dress like I'm going to school, Teachers get a day off too you know."

Now it was Jake's turn to chuckle only in a slight nervous tone as he quickly shrugged it off not wanting for the atmosphere to become even more awkward than usual soon introducing him to Alex who shook his hand in a firm yet respectful manner.

"Very nice to meet you there Sir, Jake was right, you are hot indeed." He winked causing the boy to flush a bright red soon stomping down on the slightly taller teen's foot to get him to shut up while Mr. Calloway only laughed.

"Why thank you there, I do have a way of turning heads if I do say so myself. If you don't mind me asking, what were the both of you doing here anyway?"

"We had just finished seeing the brand new action spy movie called GoldenEye, it was so good!" Al exclaimed just bursting with excitement while the teacher was listening with a patient demeanor plus asking questions about what the scenes were all about. Jake mentally sighed glad for the change of subject to be held rather than the slight embarrassing moment (courtesy of Alex of course), which gave him a little reason to admire the adult male up close. He looked breathtaking in his white V-neck that hugged the tight muscles in his chest that gave him a Greek God vibe about him which complimented the plaid shirt as well giving him a more relaxing feel instead of the proper and professional aura that he had when in the classroom.

He knew he shouldn't be looking at him like that for there were other bystanders that were walking in and out and it would be weird for them to be looking at 2 teens and a grown man making chit chat about a movie that he didn't even know any idea of unless he was being told about it. Finally, once the conversation had finished, it was time for Alex to go due to his dad needing his help at the Pet Store for it was Customer Appreciation Day along with having to do inventory as well. Bidding his friend a farewell, it was now the adult and teen male alone as Jake silently gulped rubbing his arm in an up and down motion once again couldn't believe that he was in the presence of the elder wishing that he wasn't so shy around him. Taking a deep breath, he soon asked him why he was here at the Theater anyway?

"Well originally, some friends and I had planned to meet here for us to watch a movie, but they had other engagements at the moment and cancelled. So I thought it would be good enough just to come and see what they were going to be playing."

"Oh really, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to-" Growing confused by the boy's behavior, he soon asked him if he was okay about to check his temperature to see if he was getting the flu, but with great reflexes, he shook his head letting him know that he was okay and that he was just a little hot after all, it was still in the 90 degree range although it was September but hey, being born and raised in California all your life, what did you expect anyway?

"Oh well, if the heat is a bothersome, why don't I take you to get some ice cream instead? we still have a whole day ahead or if you like, I can take you home. It is your choice."

"Di-Did he just ask me out!? Like a, like a...snap out of it Jake! It's not a date! He's just asking you if you would like to have ice cream with him is all, or if you're too chicken, might as well go home and lose any type of opportunity to spend some time with him. Besides, he's hot, sexy, and does have a great ass that would be nice to-"

"Jacob?"

Instantly snapping out of his thoughts, he soon looked up towards him with some concern on his features as he asked him if he was alright only to get a nod of the head as a response soon forcing a smile. Mr. Calloway soon pondered in his head.

"Do you often space out like that Whenever you're in full thought?"

Shaking his head vigorously, "I'm good, don't worry about me. It only happens whenever I study too hard."

"Well, don't ever overwork yourself too hard now, you are still young and I wouldn't want you to hurt yourself by pushing it to the maximum." Nodding in understanding, they soon went into the car thus leaving the Theater.

Where: Baskin Robbins.

The chiming of the bell was soon heard as both males walked through the glass door as Jake looked around his surroundings seeing that there was not much people here, but still a good amount to come and cool off from the hot weather. The air conditioner came on at full blast as he soon let out a sigh of relief thanking the high heavens to let them know that he really needed it.

"Why don't you go find a table, and I'll order?" Nodding, the boy soon left as he found the right spot which was a small booth that could fit 2 people right near the window where there wasn't much sun but just enough where one could even put their arm to rest on the window sill and not worry about getting it hot. As he soon sat down to get his bearings in order, a teenaged girl soon came towards him putting on a flirtatious smile while sashaying her hips hoping that would turn him on, but it didn't.

"Hey cutie, what's a handsome thing like you doing here all by yourself?" She asked while batting her eyelashes while Jake just had a blank look.

"I'm not, I'm here with someone."

"Oh, but you can have so much and then some-with me of course." She winked while he just rolled his eyes. Couldn't she see that he just wasn't interested?

"Look, I'm sorry, but I'm gay." She only giggled thinking that he was joking when on cue, George soon came back and cleared his throat with a couple of ice cream glasses in his hands.

"I do believe he doesn't want to be bothered at the moment. So, may you please leave us be to let us enjoy our treats?" She looked back and forth at both men with blinking eyes thus making a pout and making a hmph! in the process not bothering to look back the click clacking of her heels echoing along with her.

"I'm so terribly sorry that I had taken so long, I hope she wasn't giving you any trouble."

Jake shook his head smiling warmly. "No trouble at all, what she was talking about, didn't even phase me in the least."

"Oh really? What did you tell her until I came back?"

That had left Jake frozen in his seat slowly putting down his plastic spoon and letting his eyes follow down towards the polished table. How could he tell his teacher of all people that he was a homosexual? The only people that knew were his Aunt, Uncle, Mel, and Alex and of course, as much as he wanted to deny it, Brad. He soon sighed when the next minute he knew, a large warm hand found its way on top of his as he soon looked towards them causing his face to flush slightly pink.

"If you are too uncomfortable, that's okay, you don't have to say anything if you don't want to."

"Oh no, no, I can tell you. The truth is...I'm gay..." He said the last part in a quiet whisper but enough where Mr. Calloway could hear; but he only gotten a slight tight yet gentle hold of his hand and a sweet smile.

"It's alright, you don't have to be ashamed of it. Love comes in all forms, it doesn't only have to be between one man and one woman, nobody can't tell you who to fall in love with; you are who you are, and that's what really matters. Trust me, you will find the one who will love you for who you are both the inside and outside."

Jake was at a lost for words. Besides his family members, and friends, this was the first actual time that someone who was his English Teacher had genuinely taken the time to tell him in a way that he was worth it and that he shouldn't let how others looked at him due to his orientation stick their nose in the air thinking that they were above him, but he should also be comfortable by how he is.

He smiled as well as blushed that he was very touched to hear those words as they continued on eating their dairy desserts.