AN: I am completely new to this site. In fact, I'm pretty new to writing as a whole. I use to write small pieces for myself, but this is my first attempt at actually publishing something of mine. Also, as a heads up, I have dyslexia which makes it difficult for me to write, so I appologise in advance for any incorrect grammar. Aside from all of that, I hope you enjoy and I will try to update soon.
"Hi. I'm Lena Adams, the assistant vice principle" said the petite, dark haired female who stood holding out her hand. Stef looked at Lena as she rose from the bench and shook hands with the woman before her. "Hi, I am Stef foster." She introduced herself as they continued the hand shake for a good few seconds. They exchanged a friendly smile before Stef struggled with what to say next. Lena let out a slight laugh as they let go of each other's hands.
"So, your son-"
"Uh, Brandon is...Brandon-"
"Brandon." Lena laughed, as she realised how nervous the mother was. Stef nodded as she also let out a laugh, announcing her sons name for the final time.
"He will be starting kindergarten this fall?" Lena questioned for reassurance that she had her facts right.
"Yes, he's five."
"Great, well I would be glad to give you a tour, tell you about our school. Are we waiting for your husband to join?"
Stef turned awkwardly, looking at the ground, then back up at Lena. "Uh, no...He's not...he, uh. He couldn't make it." She finally responded, shaking her head. She let out a nervous laughter as she apologised awkwardly under her breath. Lena didn't seem to mind, she smiled along to it before nodding. "Okay. Well, um. Follow me." They exchanged friendly eye contact for a few seconds, before Lena led the way over to the school building.
"So this is the last classroom, the music room." Lena said while holding the door open for Stef. "We have many facilities at this school to fit all the student's needs. We also have a wide range of activities and clubs for the kids to participate in, so if Brandon would be interested in any of them, he is very welcome to sign up."
Stef seemed impressed. She wondered around the music room and examined her surroundings. She peered over at one of the keyboards and laughed to herself. "Brandon has this little keyboard at home, one that plays nursery rhymes every time you hit the keys. The boy is in love with it."
Lena looked over at her and smiled with interest. "Well, we have one-to-one piano lessons that take part during lunch break for the younger children" she suggested. "If we head over to my office now, I can give you a copy of the club sign-up sheet." Stef smiled in response and followed as Lena guided the way. Stef was definitely impressed; the school seemed perfect for her son.
When they arrived at Lena's office, Stef took a seat opposite her desk while she waited for Lena to rummage through some files. "Here we go." Lena said as she slipped out a few sheets of paper and handed them to Stef. "There's the sign-up sheet and also a few information sheets about our upcoming fieldtrips. Parents are very welcome to come along and help out; only if you're interested of course."
"I am. I think it would be a great idea. Thank you." Stef neatly folded the sheets of paper and slipped them carefully into her little brown and white purse.
"Great. I look forward to meeting your son on Monday for his first day here." Lena said as an indication that the tour was over.
"I have a feeling that Brandon is going to love it here." Stef explained as she rose from her seat before looking down and double checking she had everything.
"I'll just lock up here and then show you the way out." Lena continued, before picking up a huge pile of books in her arms and headed towards the office door. She struggled to maintain her balance while finding the door handle as the pile of books was in her way.
"Here. Do you, uh, want a hand?" Stef suggested as she reached out to get the door for her. Lena turned suddenly and lost complete balance of the books and they slipped right out of her hands. She stood there for a moment with her eyes tightly closed and held her hand on her forehead, attempting to hide the embarrassment. Stef laughed, shaking her head as she knelt down and began to collect the books together for her. "I am such a klutz" Lena laughed awkwardly along with Stef and crouched down to her level. "We all have our moments." Stef reassured her. Lena reached for a book just as Stef did and in that moment, their hands brushed next to each other. They looked up at one another for a while, before pulling away and continued collecting the books into a pile each. "You don't, um, I can take those" Lena said as she reached for Stef's pile, but Stef reluctantly pulled the books towards her chest and stood, holding them in both her arms, "it's the least I can do. After all, you gave a wonderful tour." Lena couldn't help but smile as she got back onto her feet, "well, thank you."
"No, thank you."
Lena could feel herself blushing as Stef looked at her, she turned for the door suddenly, hoping that Stef didn't realise. Stef smiled to herself and once again followed Lena through the school.
As they arrived at Lena's car, she unlocked the trunk and they both placed the books inside. Stef was stood a few feet away and they exchanged another friendly look. "Well, I guess I better head off home now, B will probably get jealous that I was at his new school for such a long time without him" she smirked, jokingly.
"Oh, I do apologize if I kept you longer than you expected" Lena said with a guilty expression.
"No, no." Stef laughed, "I enjoyed it. I, uh, I mean I enjoyed the tour." They stood there laughing to themselves, looking at each other before Stef thanked her again and stood forward. She had the urge to hug Lena, as if they were close friends. She hesitated, moving her arms, not knowing what to do with them, as did Lena too. Finally, in the end they settled for a handshake. "See you on Monday." Lena said as Stef made her way over to her own car.