Teacher's Assistant
Ever since the beginning of the year, Jack had always been interested in Elsa, the teacher's assistant in his chemistry class. In his opinion, Elsa was a lot like a cat. She was quiet and yet every time she entered the classroom, her very presence caught everyone's attention. She had this royal-like essence whilst still not looking like a major snob.
When chemistry got a little too boring, Jack's mind would wander off into dreamland while his strikingly blue eyes would land on Elsa, who was usually too busy correcting papers to notice. He would sometimes conjure up scenarios in where Elsa would tutor him. These usually ended with them kissing.
"I will be calling you up one by one to talk about your grades. In the mean time, work on this worksheet about naming compounds." Mrs. Hori, the chemistry teacher, said.
Elsa handed out the worksheets and Jack was too entranced by her to hear his name being called by the teacher. It wasn't until a classmate snapped him back into reality did he finally make his way to the teacher's desk.
"As a senior who needs one more credit for science, I'm not sure if you'll be able to walk during the graduation ceremony. Jack, with the way it is now, you won't be able to raise your F." Mrs. Hori sighed.
Jack's lips were pursed into a thin line as his head was bowed in shame. He was the only senior in chemistry, which was usually a science class for juniors, and he was failing miserably.
"I know – It's just that I don't understand many of the topics. I'm trying, but chemistry is too hard." Jack said.
"Jack, if chemistry was too hard then everyone would be failing it. If you needed help, you should've came to me."
Jack felt guiltier and idiotic by the second. His self-esteem was taking a beating and he was to blame for it. And, it didn't help that the girl he fantasized about was seated next to the teacher within hearing range or that she was in the same grade as him and had passed with flying colors in chemistry last school year. He, by now, just wanted to dig a hole in the ground and never come out. But, his heart leapt as Mrs. Hori decided to do the one thing that he has always daydreamed of.
"Elsa, will you tutor Jack?"