A/N: God, I love Audrey/Reid... they really like each other... my muses told me so... lol. If you haven't noticed, I let me muses rule my world... its soooo much better that way!

Chapter 11

When Monday came Audrey wasn't sure exactly how she was going to act around Tyler and Reid, it worried her that one of them might say something to someone they shouldn't. She felt a wave of relief wash over her when Reid slinked in, like he normally did, his eyes glued to her, but his mouth shut.

His silence was slightly endearing for her.

By the end of the day she was a bit more relaxed about the weekend that passed, and wasn't too afraid of talking to Reid or Tyler before and after their classes. Caleb and Pogue had stopped to talk to her briefly and Sarah complimented her on her outfit, Kate gushing about her shoes.

She felt like one of the students talking with them so casually.

It wasn't until the end of the day when she was told that the Provost wanted to see her did she start to sweat. Walking what felt like the walk of shame threw her through a loop. Her stomach twisted in heavy knots making her feel nauseous, her hands were sweating and shaking and she really felt like one of the kids now.

She entered the office, running her hands down her grey work pants, the receptionist smiled at her and held her hand up to the Provost office. Audrey swallowed hard, she remembered the first time she entered the provost office as a transfer student her sophomore year of high school.

It seemed like a long time ago, but the feeling in the pit of her stomach was the same. She sighed; holding her head up high she walked in to the office, feeling a thousand different emotions run throughout her body.

"Miss Nolan," The Provost greeted standing up from his desk.

"Pr-Provost Higgins…" She smiled at the man, taking his hand in a firm shake.

"Take a seat, take a seat…" He motioned to the chairs in front of his desk.

Audrey did just that looking around a bit nervously; the same picture of the Provost from his college years wearing his football gear was right behind him. She smiled and turned her attention back to those usually stern cold eyes.

"I asked you in here this afternoon Miss Nolan…" He grinned, holding her gaze.

He was smiling; Audrey knew this was a good thing, or sort of a good thing. She lifted an eyebrow as if asking him to continue. The Provost nodded and pulled out a file.

"I first wanted to see how you were doing, adjusting well to the classes?"

"Oh yes, definitely… all of my students are wonderful…" She mused with a large smile. She fought the urge to praise the four Sons; she didn't want to come off as biased, though she could feel herself becoming more so every day.

"That's fantastic, Audrey…" Provost Higgins clapped his hands together. "From what I've heard you have four of our most prestigious students in your class, correct?"

Audrey nodded, she wasn't the only one who was biased, "Yes sir, I have Caleb, Pogue and Reid in my first period class and Tyler in my third…"

"Amazing young men they are…" Provost nodded his head. "Good boys for the most part, except for Mr. Garwin…"

"Garwin, he's been a pleasure…" She tried to hide the smile that creeped over her lips.

"He's a smart kid by nature," Audrey settled in to her chair a little easier. "He has a way with the ladies, but also… he has a short temper…"

"Does he?" Audrey smirked a little remembering him about to fight with Aaron Abbot in the hall on her first day.

"Yes, this brings me to my next subject…" Provost looked down at the paper in his hand.

That made her a little bit nervous, they were just talking about Reid and now he wants to get to the next subject? Had someone seen her with Reid this weekend in Boston? The thought made her stomach turn. She did not want to get in trouble for 'hanging out' with her students.

"I usually like to see my teachers involved in after school activities…"

She let out a sigh of relief, "Yes sir,"

"Professor Walden was our after school detention teacher, and I wanted to extend the invitation to you Miss Nolan… after school, one hour a day?"

Audrey stared at the man for a few minutes before answering, detention? Not exactly what she had in mind for after school activities, but she wouldn't have to coach, no long hours after school. She could live with that.

"Alright, Provost Higgins that would be great…" She agreed.

Provost smiled and nodded his head, "Great, if you wouldn't mind… it will start this afternoon…"

Audrey glanced down at her watch and then back up at him with a simple nod before standing up. She gave the Provost a hand shake before heading back to her class to gather her things and head to the library where detention was held.

She locked up her classroom and as she was doing so a pair of hands rested on her hips. She jumped about a foot in the air while turning around quickly to stare at whoever decided to sneak up on her.

Brown eyes met brown eyes and she held her chest, "Elliot you scared the crap out of me," She exclaimed.

The thought of him putting his hands on her like that after everything that had happened was a bit strange. He had really creeped her out last week, and she didn't like that feeling.

"I didn't mean to," He tilted his head to the side, giving a sexy little grin.

"What's up?" She asked casually straightening out her shirt before she started walking towards the library.

"Well, I was thinking that you and I could go out tonight, I know this great Thai restaurant in Salem, I think you'd love it…" He strolled casually next to her.

"I can't…" She shook her head slightly.

Elliot's brow furrowed, "Why not?"

"I've got an hour of detention, and I've got papers to grade," She licked her lips and glanced over at him.

Why was he not getting the picture? She had told him no repeatedly, and he was still hounding her for another date.

"I'll have you home early…" He offered, shoving his hands in his front pockets.

Audrey stopped walking and turned to look at him, "Elliot, seem like a really great guy…" She paused and looked down at the ground, "But I… I just can't have a relationship right now…" She fumbled around for an excuse. "I'm just trying to get my life back on track, and it's just not a good time for me…"

Elliot's lips pursed together in a low scowl, "Alright…" He nodded his head slightly. He rubbed his lips together, trying to hide the frustration that was visibly etched in to his features.

"I'm sorry Elliot," She whispered softly. "We can still be friends, y'know..."

Elliot rolled his eyes, "Yeah, ok… Audrey…"

Audrey bit her bottom lip a bit uneasy at how Elliot was handling this. She felt like she was trying to let down a guy in high school, rather than an adult, a man that was at least four to five years older than her.

He turned down a separate hallway and she ended up at the library, wondering what she had done to make Elliot so mad. Shaking her head she headed up to the second floor where detention was held.

"Sorry I'm late…" She mused looking at the librarian who didn't look amused at all. She forced a smile and passed the list of names over to her before getting up and heading back down the stairs.

Audrey made a face and looked down at the list, looking over the names, some were familiar and others weren't. Two names however tickled her fancy. She glanced up and saw them sitting a table away from each other, glaring.

"Good Afternoon everyone…" She grabbed everyone's attention, including his. She watched as a small grin formed on his lips, he sat smugly in his chair. "For those of you, who don't know who I am, my name is Miss Nolan and I'll be taking over detention for the rest of the year…"

She heard a few of the guys murmur things incoherently to each other. She went through the rules that were posted on her desk and smirked. She didn't think that students ever paid attention and she didn't mind.

She opened her bag and pulled out her papers, to begin grading them. Audrey was on a role when a body situated itself near her. She looked up to see Reid Garwin sitting casually on the edge of her desk.

"What are you doing Reid?" She asked him quietly.

"Just humor me for a minute," He tilted his head to the side.

Audrey narrowed her eyes at him, "And I should do this why?"

Reid grinned and glanced over his shoulder, lifting his chin to the boy he had been glaring at earlier. The brunette's eyes narrowed and Reid turned back to Audrey.

"Abbot's a prick, and I can't stand him…" Reid mused, leaning forward a bit. "He thinks he's God's gift to women…" A sly grin spread on Reid's shoulder as he glanced over his shoulder once more. "He bet me that I couldn't come over here and sweet talk you, that you'd tell me to go to hell or something equally as awful…"

"You haven't told anyone about…" She lowered her voice.

Reid smirked, "I'm blonde, but I'm not stupid, Audrey…"

She laughed and shook her head, "You can go sit down now…" She told him quietly.

The blonde nodded his head and sauntered back to his seat, sitting back coolly as he shot a look to the brunette. Audrey watched out of the corner of her eye as the brunette pulled out his wallet and handed over a fifty dollar bill.

She pursed her lips together and Reid gladly accepted it, shoving it in to his pocket.

The next forty-five minute went by easily. The kids were fairly good and kept themselves out of trouble by doing homework or talking to one another. Except for Reid who was hunched over his desk, staring.

She glanced at the time and smiled releasing the students from their one-hour hell session. She was putting her things away as the last of the students hurried down the stairs. Reid was hanging back, watching as Aaron fled the coop, not wanting to see the blonde rub it in anymore.

Reid made sure that everyone was gone before he walked over to her. He took a seat on the corner of the desk and he grinned at her.

"So, you're going to be doing the detention for the rest of the year?" He asked.

"Provost asked me himself," She nodded her head.

"I'll be sure to be a studious student and attend for the rest of the year…" He grinned slyly at her.

"Reid," She met his gaze.

"Audrey," His grin didn't falter. She was defeated. She stood up and slid on her coat; Reid stood up and grabbed her bags, "I'll walk you to your car,"

She pursed her lips together and nodded her head, not arguing.

She found that it was no use; all of the men in Ipswich were the same. They did not like rejection, and they were chivalrous, even if they were just doing it to get on your good side. They talked idly about class and what they were going to be doing next after Stephen King.

"Do you have any plans for this weekend?" He asked her carefully.

Audrey's lips twitched as she held open her door, "No…"

"I'd like to take you out…" His voice didn't carry that same tone is usually did. He sounded almost unsure of himself, which Audrey knew wasn't his normal persona.

"As friends?" She asked him.

Reid shook his head, "No…" He rested his hip against her car, "On a date…"

Audrey's lips pursed and she shook her head, "I don't think that's a good idea," She whispered her breathing faltered, causing her to curse herself internally.

Reid rubbed his chin and licked his lips, "One date," He mused. "One date and if things don't go smoothly, or you feel weird or anything… then I won't bother you anymore…"

His offer sounded tempting, she would feel very weird being on a date with one of her students. She was be more worried about getting caught than feeling weird though, she made a face and Reid grinned.

"I'll take you somewhere that no one from Ipswich will even think of being…" He offered. "I promise you won't get caught,"

Sighing she looked away and then caught his blue gaze, "Fine, one date… an awkwardness or strange feelings and it's over…" She lifted a finger at him.

"You have my word…" He grinned at her before tapping her hood and stalking off towards the school.

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