A/N: I decided to post chapter three as well... there are only going to be a couple more chapters. Please keep the reviews coming!
As weeks went by, Haley improved her grades and finally began talking more but mainly to Coach. Her and Coach started to become friends and she went to him about anything. Some girls were a little jealous at the attention she was getting from Coach. Practically all the girls found him to be hot and were constantly flirting with him. Many of these girls tried becoming friends with her just so they could get closer to Coach, but it did not work.
She was starting to feel accepted among her peers, which made her finally begin to feel good about herself. Coach was glad to see her finally come out of her shell.
She had a great senior year all because of Coach Scott.
On graduation night after diplomas were handed out, she searched the crowd for Coach. He finally saw her among the crowd of seniors and walked over with a card in his hand. She reached out and gave him a big hug then said, "I finally made it and you deserve all the credit. You made this year one that I will never forget. I have something for you," she said while grabbing a letter from her small purse.
Coach said, "You weren't supposed to get me anything because you are the graduate not me. This is for you though," he said handing her the card, "but don't open it now."
She finally found her letter and gave it to him, "Here and same goes for you. Don't read it now, wait until you're alone." They each hugged goodbye.
Coach got home not much after that. He was about to head to bed when he remembered the letter. He reached in his pocket and pulled out a folded up letter. He sat down and began to read the following: Dear Coach, This is the hardest letter I've ever had to write. There is so much I want to say, but I can't put into words how much this year meant to me, how much you mean to me. You were more than just a teacher; you were my one true friend. You were the closest person I ever confided in and I'm grateful that I met you. I will never forget you no matter where I wind up going in life. I hope you never forget me. There will always be a place in my heart for you because you are the first guy that has ever meant something to me. With love from the bottom of my heart, Haley. Coach finally realized how much he had meant to her. He also realized that she had meant a lot to him too. He smiled when he thought of her and hoped she found what she wanted in life.
Haley had got home late that night. She walked upstairs to her room and closed the door. She went over to her bed and searched her purse for the card. She found it and began opening it. She began reading the simple Hallmark message on the front of the card, but then suddenly two things fell out from the card, money and a letter. She picked up the check and looked at the amount. She gasped when she saw how much it was for, 100. She then moved on to the letter and began reading: Dear Haley, This has been a great year. I'm honored to have known such a wonderful woman. You have matured more than any of the other girls in your class. You have stayed strong through some tough times this year and I admire your courage. You amaze me every time I see you. I will never forget your warm and sincere smile. I'll miss you next year but hopefully we will meet again. You have made my first year of teaching worth it. I hope you succeed in the life you have prepared for yourself. I know you will come out on top. Just remember to hold your head high. Your dearest friend and former teacher, Coach.
She finished the letter with tears streaming down her face. She would definitely miss him when she went off to college. She knew in her heart though that she would one day come back for him.