Teaching A Thing Or Two

Chapter 5 Getting Ready

Finley's POV

I get through the rest of the school day with a couple of bumps here and there, but nothing I couldn't handle luckily.. I was so afraid something was going to happen to make me break down in front of the kids, but luckily, that didn't happen. But I still didn't figure out who my mystery card giver was, sadly enough, because I honestly want to know.

"Bye everyone, have a good rest of your day, and I'll be sure to see you on Monday. Finish your at home assignments, and it will help with your test next week.. Also, we have a transfer coming on Monday, so please make sure to be nice.. she is from here but needs some extra support right now, so if I hear anyone is being mean to her, then there will be hell to pay from me.. now have a great weekend and be safe." I project my voice as the bell rings and sends everyone on their way. "Bye Ms.Price." I hear multiple times as I wave, then go to my desk to get my things to leave as well. I don't want to stay here any longer than I have to today.

A knock can be heard on my classroom door. I glance up to see Joey. "Hey, what's up?" I curiously ask him, gathering all my things into my arms. "Just wanted to see how your day went." He asks curiously as he stays leaning on the doorframe.

"Um.. it was ok... it's always hard to work when you're upset, but today was a good distraction because I don't know what I would have done being at home alone today, besides wallowing in my sadness breakup style.. how was your day?" I ask just trying to be polite.

"It was nice. I have the best view in the school.. So that always seems to make me feel better." He replies as I curiously look at him. "Your window looks out at the wall from the next building." I reply as he says with a big smirk on his face, "I wasn't talking about the view out of my window.." He says to me, but I don't understand what he is meaning and not in the mood to find out.

"Ok, well then, I hope you enjoy your view and have a good night." I say as he quickly replies, explaining. "I was talking about you, Finley.. I was saying that because you're the only view I have from my room."

I nod my head as I reply softly. "Ok, well, thank you.. I still hope you have a good night." I say, brushing past him as I walk by. "You too, Finley. see you tomorrow still, right?" He asks, conforming as I smile and nod before turning around, walking down the hall.

I can feel his eyes on me, and honestly, I'm not a fan. It's freaking me out. Joseph seems nice enough, but every time he is around me, my body acts weird, not liking anything he has to offer even with his nice personality and great looks.. I don't know why.

"What was that all about?" Kacee asks me from behind as I just keep walking, knowing Joseph's eyes are on me whether I like it or not. "Joey asked me out." I quickly say in a hushed tone, trying to make sure he doesn't hear me talking about him.

"Well, what did you say?" Kimmy asks me as I quickly respond. "I told him I didn't know because we work together." I watch the both of them nod as Kacee is the one to reply back. "Yea, but he had been infatuated with you for a while now, just waiting for his chance to pounce. But he is not your type."

"Yea, I know he is not my type, but I do agree with you both from earlier.. I do need a distraction.. Obviously, my type of man is not working out in my favor, so maybe I need to try something new, and who knows, it might work out." I try to say inspirationally to myself because I have to convince myself more than my friends about this decision.

"Wow, I can see you have been working on that all day to convince yourself, huh?" Kimmy says to me as I smile and nod... she knows me too well and sees right through me like you would a plate of glass.

"I did tell him I would only go to lunch, and we can talk about his offer to dinner after lunch. But he says he just wants to show me a good time to help take my mind off of things." I explain to them as Kacee gets a questionable look on her face. "That's all good, but please just be careful.. he is nice, but there is just something about him.. I always get questionable about the men that jump on the chance to date a woman who just broke up because they know she doesn't want anything serious right now so what are they going for if not a relationship.. maybe sex.. I don't know, but either way, just be careful." She tries to explain as I nod in understanding.

"Ok, see you both in a little bit." I say to them as they both wave getting into their vehicles as I do the same. I start my engine as I drive myself home after this longer than wanted day.

I daze off just letting my mind wander as I drive, which is probably not the best thing to do, but I can't help it when my mind wanders on its own free will.

Luckily I get to my place in one peice and discover another lucky part of the situation, that the construction workers are not at the next door neighbors house, so I don't have to deal with any pity-filled looks sent my way.. that's stress relieving.

I get into my place just dumping everything in my arms out onto my counter before figuring out what should go to where. because my OCD can't bear to leave everything all over the counter. So once everything is in its rightful place, I walk straight to my room. I strip down once I get into my room, throwing my clothes into my dirty clothes hamper. I grab my phone, turning on some music before jumping into the shower again because the hot water is soothing my soul.. I'm not even washing myself this time, just trying to relax as much as I can with tears still silently pouring down my cheeks, but luckily just blending into the drops from the shower that are already falling.

I don't know how long I stayed in the shower, but I do know it was long enough for my body to feel numb like my heart does in this moment. So that's my cue that it's time to get out. I get out with a towel wrapped and my body as I hear my friends walking into my place

"Finn?!" They call to me with a panic in their voice. "What's going on?" I ask from my room as they quickly make their way into my room. "Whew.. I was worried about you." Kimmy says to me. "What do you mean? I'm fine." I reply as she shakes her head at me. "I saw Maverick leaving your place, and when you didn't respond, I got so worried." She explains to me, but this makes the confusion slap right on my face. "Maverick was here leaving your place as we showed up." Kacee explains further. "Just now?" I ask with both of them who are nodding vigorously.

"What the f*#k! why?!" I ask to no one in particular, just shocked at that realization. "I saw these flowers, candy, and a note out on the counter. Maybe that why." She replies as I look around them, seeing exactly what they're talking about.

I quickly grab my phone, calling Maverick. He picks up instantly. "Hey baby, I knew you would come around." He states to me as I scoff, then start chewing him out. "I can't believe you would come into my place without my knowledge or approval, especially after I told you to stay away from me.. do you know how creepy that is?! Just stay away from me. It's not my fault you couldn't resist cheating on me for who knows how long.. so you just need to deal with the reprocussions that come from your actions. Now, for the last time, leave me alone." I state hanging up the phone as I slam it on the counter.

I hear my phone ringing again to see it's Maverick, of course, as I hang up the call.. he calls again as I do the same, not wanting to talk with him. "What did he write in the note?" Kimmy asks as I take it out, holding it in my hands for a moment before hesitantly opening it.

My love, you don't know how sorry I am for my awful mistake. You know I love you, and if it makes you feel better, I will consider talking about marriage.. but still no kids.. just because I love you so much, Finn.

I scoff at that message as I flip it onto the counter, leaving my phone and note behind not wanting anything to do with him. I walk to my dirty clothes, hamper pulling my pants out, along with the two notes from my pocket. I opened the note from Maverick that I wasn't brave enough to read before, but I have all the strength to do it now.

Sorry

Is all it says accompanied by a sad face, and that just pisses me off more than ever. Really a sad face?! How old are we? He is a f*#king i***t! I throw the note into the trash with so much anger as I have a whole new type of motivation building up inside of me.

"Kimmy, can you please come in here and pick out something amazing for me to wear tonight.. I want to look spectacular." I yell at her as she prances in with so much pep to her step. "Of course I would love that!" She gets to my closet, pulling out my more scandalous outfits, and for once, I don't care.

"Here, put this on." She says to me as I let the towel go and grab a bra and thong. "Oh, you won't need the bra it's not good with this type of dress.. She says to me as I let the bra go slipping in my thong, then dress. It's tight, but luckily, it's just tight around my curves, holding everything in as it should, accenting my curvy features.

Kacee does my hair and makeup, making sure I look fabulous.. I couldn't be more grateful for both of their help. It takes hours, but I'm finally ready as we hear a knock at the door. I slip on my heels as I make my way across my place. I open the door to see Maverick. His eyes go wide at the sight of me, which I just relish in for a moment.

"What do you not understand about staying away from me?" I ask spitefully as he swallows the lump in his throat. "You look mesmerizingly beautiful, Finn.. I was just hoping we were still on for tonight, and by the way you look, I can see I was right." He explains as I laugh, shaking my head. "No, you're wrong, we are not on for tonight.. I have a date and he should be here soon.. so you should probably get going to your side b*tches house before I call the cops for harassment." I say to him as his eyes go wide with hurt as he checks me out again.

"This is all for another man? I told you I'm sorry what else do you want from me? I bought you things and said I would talk about marriage." He tries to justify his actions as I scoff, rolling my eyes at him. "I'm done trying to talk with you about us anymore, I don't want your gifts because I'm not a materialistic person, never have been and never will be.. I tried to talk with you before, and what did you do? Spend some time you could have spent with me, with another woman.. So I just hope you know I will be out tonight having a great time with another man while you're wallowing in your mistakes.. sorry." I say, slamming the door in his face and man that felt so good to do. I have a new type of pep in my step after that. I feel like I could conquer the world.