One of several of this type of drabble. I was having a bunch of fun for a while. These are all the Konoha teachers; well, the ones a live at some point during the story. If you need clarification on who the peeps are, don't hesitate to ask.

Pairing: None

Rating: K

Disclaimer: Me young Caucasian. Me no Asian man. Me no own.

I'm a Teacher

I'm a teacher. I work at the village Academy and my students come and go each year. But I think of each one as my own child.

I'm a teacher. I have a four-man team of rowdy teenagers. They squabble all the time like teammates should, but they've got each other's backs.

I am a teacher. I have a four-man team full of youthful geniuses. They compete among themselves in their vigor, but I see each one's own special skills.

I'm a teacher. I lead a four-man team of misfits from the silent to the over exuberant to the self-conscious. I make it my job to help them find their way.

I'm a teacher. My team works together like a well-oiled machine using their strengths to cover each other's weaknesses.

I'm a teacher. I only tutor the best, but I can turn anyone into an elite.

I'm a teacher. I'm tough on my student, but she's strong. She's got a good head on her shoulders and packs one hell of a punch.

I'm a teacher. I only have one student, but I once had more. The little goofball reminds me of myself at his age, somehow better than the rest but still trailing far behind.

I have my faults. I have a short temper and tend to yell at my little hoodlums.

I have my faults. I'm always late for training and don't spend enough time with them.

I have my faults. I allow my own foolish rivalries to become a role model for my pupils.

I have my faults. In order to keep from babying them, I push my students harder than I should.

I have my faults. Face it, smoking all the time is not a good example.

I have my faults. I push my student to fit a predestined mold against his wishes.

I have my faults. I've turned my student into a miniature-me who lets her fists do all the talking. At least she hasn't picked up the rest of my bad habits.

I have my faults. I spend my time obsessing over unattainable women in ways that are not always best for an impressionable teen to witness. I also don't give him the attention he needs.

But I care about the little rascals, even when they set my desk on fire.

But I care about my teammates, my comrades.

But I care about my pupils. They're more youthful than I ever was.

But I care about my students. It'll be hard to let them go their own ways.

But I care about those three. I've had the time of my life teaching them.

But I care about the little brat, although it'd be unprofessional to show it.

But I care about her. I only want what's best for that girl.

But I care about that kid. I would be a father to him if I knew how.

I'm a teacher.

I want to thank the following people for putting me on Author Alert and to apologize for the massive delay: Jen Sohma, kuriga, priori, chick-with-innocence, Werewolf by Death, Haru-Hatori-Hiro

And thanks to those who put me as a favourite; I will try not to disappoint: kuriga, MazlanD, and--of course--Momosportif

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