A couple of weeks later things were going normal and smooth for Harry,
slowly but surely his students were producing more. Amanda barked at a few
students who spoke back to him or were real assholes in class. Although
the class wasn't up to Harry's likening it was improving. Slowly the
homework was getting done and students were coming to class more. Over
the last while since the dance there was slight flirting between him and
Amanda, nothing serious but just enough to keep him on his toes about
thing, he had to admit she was a beautiful and she infaucted him. When she
entered the room she drew his attention and held it until she left then she
just left him disappointed and back to his dull life.
During class Harry watched as the his class worked silently, it was odd for them to be quiet and actually do work but Harry was no one to complain. He scanned over everyone when Amanda caught his eye, she was leaning over as Tyler whispered in her ear, Marty and Karen both noticed and watched as well. Amanda smiled and whispered back in Tyler's ear. Moments later they both sat back in their seats.
"Anything you'd like to share with the class?"asked Harry.
"No sir,"said Tyler smirking,"Nothing at all." Harry gave them a second look then looked over at Marty and Karen who both wore confused and worried looks on their face. Harry sat back and let everyone get back into work. They were all quiet and continiously kept up with their work, when the bell rang Amanda and Tyler quickly gathered up their books and were out of class before anyone. Harry watched the door strangely, Amanda had always left with Marty, never Tyler.
*********
The next day Harry was starting his fourth period block after the bell rang, three seats remained empty as he started to take attendance, Marty's, Amanda's and Tyler's. He sighed and started to go through the names, as he came to Marty's he came stomping into the door almost knocking Harry out of the way as he walked in and sat down heavily. Harry looked at the door and seen Amanda no where in sight.
"Where's your better half there Marty?"asked Harry as he marked Marty as late. Marty just grumbled to him and stared off. Harry just brushed it off, who knows where Amanda could be but he couldn't help but being disturbed by Marty's mood, he knew something was up if Marty was all upset and Amanda was no where to be found. Harry gave a quick lecture about the day's work then assigned the class to read the next chapter in the book. He got some things in order on his desk then walked over to Marty's desk, he squated down been Marty and Karen's desks.
"Hey Marty you okay?"asked Harry.
"Fine,"grumbled Marty.
"Do you guys know where Amanda is?"asked Harry.
"With Tyler,"said Karen softly.
"I figured that, do you know where they are?"asked Harry.
"No,"said Karen shaking her head. Harry nodded and stood up straight, he walked back up to the front of the class. He watched the class and once he could see most of them were finished reading he explained their assignment more. In the middle of his explaination the door opened and in walked Amanda and Tyler, they walked past Harry and down to their seats. As Amanda sat down Marty moved his seat closer to Karen's desk and away from Amanda. Amanda looked over at him blankly as he did that then turned her attention to Harry.
"So nice you two could grace us with your presence,"said Harry sarcastically. Tyler and Amanda just ignored him as they were involved in their own worlds. Harry shook his head as Marty clicked his tongue at them well he looked over at Karen. Amanda turned in her seat to face him.
"What the fuck is your problem?"asked Amanda with venom.
"I'm not the one with the problem,"said Marty.
"Fuck you,"scoffed Amanda as she turned around.
"Hey hey hey, watch the language here. If you all want to argue like five year olds take it out to the parking lot,"said Harry. Amanda and Marty sat pouting as they wasted their last twenty minutes of class. When the bell rang it was Marty and Karen's turn to dash out of class quickly. Amanda and Tyler took their time gathering their books.
"AJ can I talk to you private for a moment?"asked Harry as her and Tyler were walking out of the class. He watched as Amanda turned to Tyler placing a gentle hand on his arm and spoke to him quietly then turned and walked over to Harry's desk. Harry waited until he last student was out of the class and the door was closed.
"So what's up?"asked Harry.
"Nothing,"shrugged Amanda.
"Oh c'mon, you and Marty have been tied at the hip lately, now you two are tearing strips off of each other like wild cats,"said Harry,"What's going on? Does it have to do with Tyler?"
"Marty threw a tantrum today because I'm going out with Tyler,"said Amanda sighing. Harry was surprised but not shocked, he had the feeling but he wasn't confirmed on it. Running his hand through his hair he leaned back in his chair, if there was one person Amanda didn't need tied up with it was definately Tyler Lewis. It was common knowledge Tyler was a love em' leave em' type of guy. His biggest event was a few years back he ended up with Marty's cousin, Denise. She was head over heels for him and then one day she ended up pregnant, she decided she wanted an abortion but did the mistake of telling Tyler about it. He made sure she kept it and convinced her that they could be a family but by the time she was seven months he turned face and accused her of sleeping around on him and that the kid wasn't his leaving her with an unwanted child.
"Tyler is bad news AJ, his track record isn't very faithful,"said Harry.
"Oh c'mon Mr. Senate I got this hold speel from Marty,"said Amanda sighing.
"I'm serious, he's not someone you want to get caught up with. Fine be friends, but a couple? Aje he's not exactly the straightest person,"said Harry knowing immediately nothing was going to get through to her.
"Mr.Senate, I'm not stupid I'm not going to go doing something stupid,"said Amanda.
"I know I just don't want to see you hurt,"said Harry.
"Well no offense Mr. Senate but you and Marty aren't my boyfriend and have no made no signifcant move to be that role,"said Amanda,"Now if you don't mind I have to leave." Harry walked as Amanda walked out of the room, he groaned as he ran his hands through his hair. He knew she wasn't going to listen and he was going to be forced to sit back and watch as she got hurt, he just knew she would, no girl had dated Tyler and not gotten hurt. It also bothered him that she was dating someone, someone in the same class as her when she had him, he couldn't have her but as ong as she was single he could pretend.
*****
Later that night Harry was leaving his class room, he had tried marking test papers but couldn't concentrate, shaking it off he gathered his jacket and stuff then left his classroom locking it up. Walking up the stairs he seen Scott walking towards the parking lot exit alone. Harry debated in his mind if he should mention something to Scott about Amanda and Tyler or if maybe he all ready knew. Watching him Harry decided silently he didn't know since he didn't seem pissed off and looked generly in a satified way. Picking up his pace Harry caught up with Scott.
"Hello Harry,"said Scott.
"Hey Scott,"said Harry.
"Is there anything you need?"asked Scott.
"Yeah I want to talk to you about AJ,"said Harry.
"Is she doing okay in class? Is she being disruptive in anyway?"asked Scott getting a worried look over his face. Harry had to give it to Scott, it hadn't been long since this girl entered his life permantly but he was a truly concerned parent, which it more than he could say for most parents who raised their children from birth.
"No, no she's great in class, she's really changed things,"said Harry,"It's just, well I found out today she's now a couple with Tyler Lewis." Scott stopped dead in his tracks as Harry mentioned Tyler Lewis, anyone else he would've just thanked Harry and continued on but Tyler Lewis was a pain in Scott's ass he had been trying to get rid of since he entered the halls of Winslow High.
"Tyler Lewis?"asked Scott softly.
"Yeah, I tried to warn her and talk to her about it but she blew me off. From what I get her friends have said something to her but she just ignored them,"said Harry.
"Oh my god,"said Scott shaking his head.
"I wouldn't worry AJ's a smart girl, she'll probably end up running rings around Tyler but I thought you should know,"said Harry.
"Yes, thank you,"said Scott,"I appericate it."
"Just looking out,"said Harry.
"Have a good evening Harry,"said Scott starting to walk again. He hurried out to the parking lot and made his way home.
*****
Scott walked into his house, he set this brief case by the door and hung up his jacket. He heard the TV on and Amanda's voice so he knew she was there. He walked to the den doorway and seen her sitting on the couch looking down at a pile of orange fluffy fur on her lap. She cooed and fussed as she talked to the cat in her lap. As he seen her like that the urge to get mad at her over Tyler faded but Scott knew he had to hold on to it.
"Hey Daddy,"said Amanda looking up at him,"Look at this precious little baby." Amanda sat the cat up to look at him.
"I was on the way home and there was this totally drenched cardboard box meowing so I check it out and he was in there, cold, wet, hungry, so I just had to bring him home,"said Amanda,"I named him Nicky, he's little Mr.Nicky Cat."
"AJ, I need to talk to you,"said Scott trying to change the subject off the cat,"Mr.Senate told me you were in a relationship with Tyler Lewis." Amanda sighed as she sat back with the cat, 'damn Harry, the man could just never keep his mouth shut' thought Amanda ruefully.
"Yeah so,"said Amanda testing the waters to see where this was going.
"I really think you should reconsider,"said Scott,"Tyler is not the best man in the world."
"Oh god, Dad please, I heard this all from Mr.Senate and Marty,"whinned Amanda.
"Well it's true,"said Scott,"Did you know a couple of years ago, he got some poor girl pregnant then convinced her to keep the child then dumped her when it was too late for her." Amanda stood up craddling the cat in her arm.
"I'm not stupid I'm not going to go get pregnant,"said Amanda angrily before she walked out of the room.
****
Harry sat on his couch aimlessly watching TV, it was no use nothing caught his attention. Sighing he changed the channel once more and found nothing, he clicked off the TV and sat in the darkness of his house. Tiredly he stood up and made his room into his small bedroom, he stripped down to his boxers and crawled into the cold empty bed clad in messy fannel sheets. Harry laid on his back and stared at his ceiling, his bed was empty, it had been emptied for a long time, ex-girlfriends never wanted to come back to his place, they perfered their own, his was "too messy, too cramped, too masculine" for them.
The words Amanda had said to him replayed in his mind as he was there in the dark. "Well no offense Mr. Senate but you and Marty aren't my boyfriend and have no made no signifcant move to be that role" 'What the hell does that mean? God I want to but can't' thought Harry. His mind drifted back to the night of the dance when he was giving her a ride and the water spilled over her, closing his eyes he felt the effect his thoughts grow. Slowly his hand drifted North in the bed and he gripped on to his hard manhood as thought of Amanda floated through him, he knew he perfered to have her single so if he couldn't be with her he could pretend.
** I know it's a a joke about the Nicky cat and Nicky Katt thing :)
During class Harry watched as the his class worked silently, it was odd for them to be quiet and actually do work but Harry was no one to complain. He scanned over everyone when Amanda caught his eye, she was leaning over as Tyler whispered in her ear, Marty and Karen both noticed and watched as well. Amanda smiled and whispered back in Tyler's ear. Moments later they both sat back in their seats.
"Anything you'd like to share with the class?"asked Harry.
"No sir,"said Tyler smirking,"Nothing at all." Harry gave them a second look then looked over at Marty and Karen who both wore confused and worried looks on their face. Harry sat back and let everyone get back into work. They were all quiet and continiously kept up with their work, when the bell rang Amanda and Tyler quickly gathered up their books and were out of class before anyone. Harry watched the door strangely, Amanda had always left with Marty, never Tyler.
*********
The next day Harry was starting his fourth period block after the bell rang, three seats remained empty as he started to take attendance, Marty's, Amanda's and Tyler's. He sighed and started to go through the names, as he came to Marty's he came stomping into the door almost knocking Harry out of the way as he walked in and sat down heavily. Harry looked at the door and seen Amanda no where in sight.
"Where's your better half there Marty?"asked Harry as he marked Marty as late. Marty just grumbled to him and stared off. Harry just brushed it off, who knows where Amanda could be but he couldn't help but being disturbed by Marty's mood, he knew something was up if Marty was all upset and Amanda was no where to be found. Harry gave a quick lecture about the day's work then assigned the class to read the next chapter in the book. He got some things in order on his desk then walked over to Marty's desk, he squated down been Marty and Karen's desks.
"Hey Marty you okay?"asked Harry.
"Fine,"grumbled Marty.
"Do you guys know where Amanda is?"asked Harry.
"With Tyler,"said Karen softly.
"I figured that, do you know where they are?"asked Harry.
"No,"said Karen shaking her head. Harry nodded and stood up straight, he walked back up to the front of the class. He watched the class and once he could see most of them were finished reading he explained their assignment more. In the middle of his explaination the door opened and in walked Amanda and Tyler, they walked past Harry and down to their seats. As Amanda sat down Marty moved his seat closer to Karen's desk and away from Amanda. Amanda looked over at him blankly as he did that then turned her attention to Harry.
"So nice you two could grace us with your presence,"said Harry sarcastically. Tyler and Amanda just ignored him as they were involved in their own worlds. Harry shook his head as Marty clicked his tongue at them well he looked over at Karen. Amanda turned in her seat to face him.
"What the fuck is your problem?"asked Amanda with venom.
"I'm not the one with the problem,"said Marty.
"Fuck you,"scoffed Amanda as she turned around.
"Hey hey hey, watch the language here. If you all want to argue like five year olds take it out to the parking lot,"said Harry. Amanda and Marty sat pouting as they wasted their last twenty minutes of class. When the bell rang it was Marty and Karen's turn to dash out of class quickly. Amanda and Tyler took their time gathering their books.
"AJ can I talk to you private for a moment?"asked Harry as her and Tyler were walking out of the class. He watched as Amanda turned to Tyler placing a gentle hand on his arm and spoke to him quietly then turned and walked over to Harry's desk. Harry waited until he last student was out of the class and the door was closed.
"So what's up?"asked Harry.
"Nothing,"shrugged Amanda.
"Oh c'mon, you and Marty have been tied at the hip lately, now you two are tearing strips off of each other like wild cats,"said Harry,"What's going on? Does it have to do with Tyler?"
"Marty threw a tantrum today because I'm going out with Tyler,"said Amanda sighing. Harry was surprised but not shocked, he had the feeling but he wasn't confirmed on it. Running his hand through his hair he leaned back in his chair, if there was one person Amanda didn't need tied up with it was definately Tyler Lewis. It was common knowledge Tyler was a love em' leave em' type of guy. His biggest event was a few years back he ended up with Marty's cousin, Denise. She was head over heels for him and then one day she ended up pregnant, she decided she wanted an abortion but did the mistake of telling Tyler about it. He made sure she kept it and convinced her that they could be a family but by the time she was seven months he turned face and accused her of sleeping around on him and that the kid wasn't his leaving her with an unwanted child.
"Tyler is bad news AJ, his track record isn't very faithful,"said Harry.
"Oh c'mon Mr. Senate I got this hold speel from Marty,"said Amanda sighing.
"I'm serious, he's not someone you want to get caught up with. Fine be friends, but a couple? Aje he's not exactly the straightest person,"said Harry knowing immediately nothing was going to get through to her.
"Mr.Senate, I'm not stupid I'm not going to go doing something stupid,"said Amanda.
"I know I just don't want to see you hurt,"said Harry.
"Well no offense Mr. Senate but you and Marty aren't my boyfriend and have no made no signifcant move to be that role,"said Amanda,"Now if you don't mind I have to leave." Harry walked as Amanda walked out of the room, he groaned as he ran his hands through his hair. He knew she wasn't going to listen and he was going to be forced to sit back and watch as she got hurt, he just knew she would, no girl had dated Tyler and not gotten hurt. It also bothered him that she was dating someone, someone in the same class as her when she had him, he couldn't have her but as ong as she was single he could pretend.
*****
Later that night Harry was leaving his class room, he had tried marking test papers but couldn't concentrate, shaking it off he gathered his jacket and stuff then left his classroom locking it up. Walking up the stairs he seen Scott walking towards the parking lot exit alone. Harry debated in his mind if he should mention something to Scott about Amanda and Tyler or if maybe he all ready knew. Watching him Harry decided silently he didn't know since he didn't seem pissed off and looked generly in a satified way. Picking up his pace Harry caught up with Scott.
"Hello Harry,"said Scott.
"Hey Scott,"said Harry.
"Is there anything you need?"asked Scott.
"Yeah I want to talk to you about AJ,"said Harry.
"Is she doing okay in class? Is she being disruptive in anyway?"asked Scott getting a worried look over his face. Harry had to give it to Scott, it hadn't been long since this girl entered his life permantly but he was a truly concerned parent, which it more than he could say for most parents who raised their children from birth.
"No, no she's great in class, she's really changed things,"said Harry,"It's just, well I found out today she's now a couple with Tyler Lewis." Scott stopped dead in his tracks as Harry mentioned Tyler Lewis, anyone else he would've just thanked Harry and continued on but Tyler Lewis was a pain in Scott's ass he had been trying to get rid of since he entered the halls of Winslow High.
"Tyler Lewis?"asked Scott softly.
"Yeah, I tried to warn her and talk to her about it but she blew me off. From what I get her friends have said something to her but she just ignored them,"said Harry.
"Oh my god,"said Scott shaking his head.
"I wouldn't worry AJ's a smart girl, she'll probably end up running rings around Tyler but I thought you should know,"said Harry.
"Yes, thank you,"said Scott,"I appericate it."
"Just looking out,"said Harry.
"Have a good evening Harry,"said Scott starting to walk again. He hurried out to the parking lot and made his way home.
*****
Scott walked into his house, he set this brief case by the door and hung up his jacket. He heard the TV on and Amanda's voice so he knew she was there. He walked to the den doorway and seen her sitting on the couch looking down at a pile of orange fluffy fur on her lap. She cooed and fussed as she talked to the cat in her lap. As he seen her like that the urge to get mad at her over Tyler faded but Scott knew he had to hold on to it.
"Hey Daddy,"said Amanda looking up at him,"Look at this precious little baby." Amanda sat the cat up to look at him.
"I was on the way home and there was this totally drenched cardboard box meowing so I check it out and he was in there, cold, wet, hungry, so I just had to bring him home,"said Amanda,"I named him Nicky, he's little Mr.Nicky Cat."
"AJ, I need to talk to you,"said Scott trying to change the subject off the cat,"Mr.Senate told me you were in a relationship with Tyler Lewis." Amanda sighed as she sat back with the cat, 'damn Harry, the man could just never keep his mouth shut' thought Amanda ruefully.
"Yeah so,"said Amanda testing the waters to see where this was going.
"I really think you should reconsider,"said Scott,"Tyler is not the best man in the world."
"Oh god, Dad please, I heard this all from Mr.Senate and Marty,"whinned Amanda.
"Well it's true,"said Scott,"Did you know a couple of years ago, he got some poor girl pregnant then convinced her to keep the child then dumped her when it was too late for her." Amanda stood up craddling the cat in her arm.
"I'm not stupid I'm not going to go get pregnant,"said Amanda angrily before she walked out of the room.
****
Harry sat on his couch aimlessly watching TV, it was no use nothing caught his attention. Sighing he changed the channel once more and found nothing, he clicked off the TV and sat in the darkness of his house. Tiredly he stood up and made his room into his small bedroom, he stripped down to his boxers and crawled into the cold empty bed clad in messy fannel sheets. Harry laid on his back and stared at his ceiling, his bed was empty, it had been emptied for a long time, ex-girlfriends never wanted to come back to his place, they perfered their own, his was "too messy, too cramped, too masculine" for them.
The words Amanda had said to him replayed in his mind as he was there in the dark. "Well no offense Mr. Senate but you and Marty aren't my boyfriend and have no made no signifcant move to be that role" 'What the hell does that mean? God I want to but can't' thought Harry. His mind drifted back to the night of the dance when he was giving her a ride and the water spilled over her, closing his eyes he felt the effect his thoughts grow. Slowly his hand drifted North in the bed and he gripped on to his hard manhood as thought of Amanda floated through him, he knew he perfered to have her single so if he couldn't be with her he could pretend.
** I know it's a a joke about the Nicky cat and Nicky Katt thing :)