"What made you decide to teach here? I saw the oxford graduate certificate hanging on the wall…and I take it that means you could easily teach at a more prestigious high school or even at a university, so I'm guessing it's for personal reasons?"

"Yeah…I left oxford after living there for a few years after my graduation. I stayed for…personal reasons and something didn't work out, so I left. One of my school friends told me there was an opening here and I took the first opportunity offered that would let me leave."

"Ouch. I take it was a bad breakup." she chuckled

"Is it that obvious?!" Mr. Mulder asked amazed

"To me it is. But I guess it has something to do with my bad breakup I experienced last year. I can relate."

"Yeah, but there is one big difference…I'm an adult that had a serious committed relationship, not some puppy love" Mr. Mulder sneered

Once the word "adult" entered her ears, her mouth pursed and her eyebrow rose. How dare this guy assume she fell under the norm stereotype of a 16 year old girl?! I must have assumed too much from his good looks. Obviously he was just that, a pretty face. Someone nice to look at but a total asshole once their mouth opened. Well I guess this crush is over…what a shame. God is there anyone at this school date-worthy?

"Oh I'm sorry, I forgot that I'm some flaky teenager who has no sense of reality and can't comprehend how real relationships are experienced! You know you should never judge someone until you get to know them, but I guess I assumed that since you're an "adult" you should know that already. Well I'm sorry to bother you with my inconvenient questions, I take it you are one of those teachers who doesn't like to converse with their students. Have a nice day Mr. Mulder."

Dana abruptly turned around and headed for the door, never once looking back to see Mr. Mulder's apologetic facial expression.

That night: Scully Residence

"Missy, do you have anyone you can set me up with?"

"Huh? I thought you already had your sights set on someone. Don't tell me he rejected you?! Aww sis, you can still get him back, just try harder."

"No, that's not it, I was never into anyone!"

"Ok if you want my help, you have to be honest with me. Take it or leave it"

"Fine. If you must know, I did have a crush on some guy but after talking to him and getting to know him better, I found out he wasn't the guy I imagined. It was a big disappointment. He's just not the guy for me."

"Oh, that sucks. Yeah some guys turn out to be real jerks. Well at least you got out of that one before it turned into something."

"So you do you know anyone?"

"Well I heard through the grapevine that Bryan Jayden had a crush on you. Ever since he saw your new look, he's been bragging in the locker-room about how hot you look. That Ethan was an idiot for leaving you."

"Really?! Bryan…the all star of the basketball team, that Bryan!"

"Yes. I don't know why you are so surprised. You are beautiful Dana and so smart. Most guys don't ask you out because they are intimated, not because they don't find you attractive."

"Thanks Missy! So are you sure I'm not committing social suicide by acting interested, because if you are just trying making a fool out of me, I'll never forgive you Missy!"

"I promise sis, he's into you."

"So what should I do? Go to a game?"

"That sounds like a good idea but maybe you should talk to him in between classes or something like that. Tell him that you are going to watch and cheer for him at the game. So he knows you are interested…u know"

"Yeah, that sounds good. God, I'm nervous Missy. I really want to get out there, this is my last year and I really want to make it special. I need a boyfriend! I deserve one!" Scully smiled mischievously

"Wow I'm so happy with your new attitude! You're like a different person, but it's not a bad thing. Not at all. I love the new you. I guess it might not be the end of the world to have my younger sister in the same grade as me!"

"Haha Missy. Well can you help me pick out what to wear for Bryan. I need my hot sister's advice."

"Omg yes! We are gonna have so much fun this year! My sister is turning into a girly-girl, thank you god!"

The girls giggled all night. They didn't go to bed till the early morning, talking till 2am about potential boys and dirty thoughts. Sometimes it was just awesome being a girl.

The next morning Dana had walked up to Bryan and told him she was going to his game on Friday night. Bryan was so shocked that he had trouble speaking a complete sentence, but overall Dana thought it was sweet. He seemed to be a nice guy and definitely worth her time.

Once the lunch bell rang, Dana stayed behind in her Chemistry class to finish the lab. By the time she left the halls were empty. When she walked by Mr. Mulder's room, the doors sprang open, almost knocking her in the face.

"Oh I'm sorry, I didn't see you there" Mr. Mulder exclaimed

"I'm not surprised" Dana whispered under her breath. Even though she hated this guy, he was her teacher and she had to respect him.

"Excuse me? Did you say something?"

"No. Well it's ok. I wasn't looking where I was going." Dana was about to maneuver pass him but he blocked her way with his body.

"I'm really sorry we got off on the wrong foot. I did assume you were like every other adolescent girl. I guess I have a habit of listening to my instincts and being cocky of them. My spooky sensibility must have been wrong…this is a first."

"Spooky?"

"Umm yeah that was one of my nicknames…well its not important. I just wanted to apologize. I want this year to go well and I would hate it if one of my students hated me on my third day here."

"Oh I don't hate you, maybe irritated, but I don't hate you." Dana crookedly smiled.

"Well I hope you can forget that incident. Let's start anew. But I should mention you were wrong before."

"About what?"

"I am one of those teachers who likes to converse with his students. I actually think student/teacher relationships are more beneficial. When the student is afraid of their instructor, it makes them more reluctant to express their thoughts and opinions."

"Well I guess we both made wrong assumptions of one another."

"Are you headed out to lunch?"

"Yeah. I just stayed behind to finish my lab."

"Well I'm on my way out as well." Mr. Mulder got his keys out of his pocket and locked the door. He then went to Dana's side and put his hand on her lower back and walked her out to the parking lot. Maybe this teacher wasn't so bad after all.