A shorter chapter, but I hope you enjoy! Read & Review, as always I own nothing except OCs.
Sam was brought back to reality when she heard the student body cheering loudly. She looked up to see Phil was surrounded by kids. Sam knew Phil wasn't the biggest fan of kids unless he knew them personally, but surprisingly he had a smile on his face as he high-fived students of all ages. Sam could feel her cheeks heating up, so she got up and headed to the water fountain needing a minute to pull herself together. Leaning over the water fountain she took a long drink trying to get the dryness out of her throat.
"Don't do this to yourself Sam, it's not worth it, you'll only get hurt in the end." Sam adjusted her sweater, pushing up her sleeves and headed back into the assembly knowing that this experience was almost over.
Principal Fletcher dismissed the classes by grade and Sam was relieved when she finally got back to her classroom. The kids were buzzing about the assembly, which reminded Sam why she put up with Phil, it made her students happy. While erasing the board, her most outspoken student, Trevor, had decided to ask a few questions.
"Miss Ryan where were you this afternoon?"
"Well Trevor I was helping prep for the assembly."
"What is that supposed to mean?" Sam restrained herself and tried to keep a smile on her face, but Trevor was a difficult child to deal with and she knew he wouldn't leave her alone until he got an answer. Thankfully a knock at the door interrupted her answering his question, however Sam wasn't as thankful to see Phil poke his head in. Her students went silent for the first time all afternoon making the moment even more awkward.
"Sam, I mean Miss Ryan, I just wanted to thank you for your hospitality this afternoon." Sam walked towards Phil putting her hands on his chest and pushing him out into the hallway.
"Why are you still here? You've done your job, go enjoy your day off."
"This is what I get for making a personal visit to thank you. You are never satisfied, I suppose some things never change! Anyway I'm in town for a few days and I was wondering if you wanted to grab lunch or dinner tomorrow."
"Sorry I can't, I have a date."
"A date? So you have moved on, who's the unlucky bastard?"
"Watch your mouth! It's none of your business who I see, I'm no longer any of your concern."
"I'm looking out for you. You shouldn't waste your time on some yuppie who is the opposite of me. Sammy you and I both know that we're meant to be together, you're the only one who deals with my shit and I'm the only one who deals with your bitchiness."
"Get over yourself please! You don't know what's good for me, so don't pretend you do. Thank you for coming today, but I'd appreciate if you left because you've worn out your welcome." Sam opened the door and slammed it behind her, not taking much notice to the 26 sets of eyes that were glued on her.
Once the students were dismissed for the day Sam checked her phone for texts and messages. She smiled when she saw a text from Jason setting up their movie date for Saturday at 7pm. However, her happy moment faded when she saw a smily face text and realized Phil had some how gotten her number.
"Damnit!" Sam quickly dialed Mattie's cell and was relieved when she picked up. "Mattie please tell me you're not busy tonight!"
"Actually I'm not, are you okay?"
"No I'm not! Meet me at my place in an hour, I'll bring the pizza, you get the Mikes lemonade and plenty of Ben & Jerrys! Call Corey in for reinforcement."
"Oh no this can't be good! You haven't needed both of us, carbs, booze and ice cream since the break up, is he involved in this?"
"Yes! No more questions, just meet me in an hour!" Sam hung up the phone and gathered up her paperwork tossing it in her bag. Grabbing her keys she clicked off the light and hightailed it from the school.