A/N: Ok so i'm still working at this, I hope it isn't too bad. I would love any thoughts. Thanks.
I awoke to my phone ringing, so I groggily answered, "Hello?"
"Regina, are you coming in today?" It was the principals' voice.
"Yes I had planned on it. May I ask why you're calling to confirm?" I was still trying to shake the sleep away.
"Regina it is five after eight. I have Mrs. Nelson filling in. If you're coming in today make it fast." His voice boomed through the phone. I slammed my phone down and proceeded to make myself presentable.
The drive to the school seemed to take longer today.
"Today is one of those days." I spoke to myself stepping out of my car and sprinting into the building. I waved at the principal on my way past his office. Rounding the corner I slowed my pace, running in heels is quite difficult. As I quickly turned the corner heading to my room I slammed into someone and we both fell to the floor.
"I am so..." I started.
"My apologies. I was.." The girl and I both chuckled. She started gathering her books and I helped. We both stood and I handed her the books.
"My name is Emma, Emma Swan." She offered me her hand and I shook it.
"Pleased to meet you I'm Regina. Or.." I looked at her school books. "Miss Mills is probably more appropriate.
"Oh shi...I mean shoot. I am late for your class." She fussed. I shook my head and placed a hand on her arm.
"Don't fuss dear, so am I." I pointed toward my classroom. "After you dear."
Emma and I entered the classroom and she took the empty seat in front of my desk. No student wanted to sit there as they were afraid of me. I dismissed Mrs. Nelson and started class.
"Everyone, two things. First of all, I am sorry for my tardiness I wont make it a habit. Secondly, we have a new student." I motioned for Emma to stand. "This is Emma, please make her feel welcome."
I walked over to the shelves and picked up an English 12 book and placed it on Emma's desk.
"Now if you would open your books to page 114 and answer the questions please, I would like to see if Emma is caught up." The students all followed my instructions. "Miss Swan could you join me in my office?" I entered the office off of my classroom and waited for Emma to follow. After we were both in the room I closed the door. "Feel free to sit." I sat down behind my desk. "Were you taking English 12 in your last school Miss Swan?"
"Yes Miss Mills." She exaggerated my name and I couldn't help but to smirk. "I believe all 12th graders take English 12." This time we both laughed.
"Yes, I suppose so, Miss Swan. I should have asked what the last thing you were taught was?" At this Emma shuffled through the book I gave her. After reading for a bit she looked up.
"I am three or four lessons ahead." Emma answered my previous question as the bell rang. We both hurried out to the classroom.
"Alright everyone, I will see you tomorrow. Sorry about today." I watched as students filed out. As i was about to return to my office for my planning period a voice stopped me.
"Miss Mills?" I turned around.
"Miss Swan, what can I do for you?" I asked softly.
Emma stood up and handed me a paper. I looked it over and realized it was her schedule. "What do you need help with Miss Swan?" Emma leaned over and pointed to the words study hall.
"Where does one spend this study hall thing?" I laughed at the way she asked.
"Study hall is just like a teachers' planning period, it's free time. You may spend it anywhere on school property." She seemed to consider this and then spoke softly looking around.
"Where are your students?" I glanced at the clock and smiled.
"It is my planning period dear." I walked over and sat at my desk. Emma made no attempt to leave. "Would you like to stay in here for a few days for your study hall? Just until you make some friends and get use to the place?"
"I'd love to." Emma sat down and smiled. I continued to go over papers on my desk. After a while I looked up to see Emma looking at me.
"Can I help you Miss Swan?" I asked trying not to smirk.
"Well you are..." The bell rang and Emma quickly gathered her things. "As I was saying, saved by the bell." With that, Emma was gone.