February 13th

Amanda walked up to the front doors of Winslow high with Marty and Karen. She wore a tight black dress with a flowered knitted over slip, overtop she had a tight leopard print jacket and her hair in fluffy bunches with sparkles through it all. It was the night of the Valentine's Dance and since all of them were single they decided to stag it. Andy and Miranda were straying behind them trying to finish off the forty of vodak they had gotten.

"Are you sure you're okay?"asked Marty to Amanda.

"Yeah,"said Amanda nodding. They had done some drinking themselves but kept it to a minimum until after the dance because of what had happened at the Halloween dance.

"Well if shit comes up let us know,"said Marty.

"I dunno, last time Mr.Senate was her knight in shining armor,"said Karen.

"Well I highly doubt anything from that asshole now,"said Marty as they walked up the stairs.

"I'm with him,"said Amanda.

"Hey you guys got tickets?"asked Danny who was standing at the door.

"Right here Mr.Hanson,"said Karen as they all held up their red tickets.

"So Marty, two girls huh?"asked Danny as they waited for the line to move so they could get moving.

"Yup, he's the man tonight,"said Amanda wrapping her arm around Marty's shoulder and smacking a kiss on to his cheek leaving lipstick marks.

"Lucky man there,"said Danny. The three just smiled and walked in, they went through coat check and walked down the hall to the gym where Ronnie and Harry once again were stationed. Things were tense between them but for the sake of eacho ther they tried to ignore it. Harry looked up to see Amanda walking down the hall in a short black dress that clung at every curve then stopped extremely high on her well toned legs that were exposed to the knee then covered in black boots.

"Any booze you guys?"asked Ronnie stepping in front of them.

"No, sorry we don't have any for ya Ms.Cook shoulda asked I would grabbed you a mickey,"said Amanda smirking. A few other students standing around snickered as well, Ronnie stood there knowing she had set herself up hook line and sinker on that one.

"AJ, watch you mouth,"said Harry coming to Ronnie's defence to the shock of everyone, even Amanda was standing there blinking at the words that had come out of Harry's mouth.

"I will,"said Amanda slowly cocking her head slightly,"Just watch your fingers there, won't ya Mr.Senate?" 'Don't throw mud here Harry I won't let you win,' thought Amanda as she gave him a second look then walked into the gym.

"Ouch, you threw a brick there at him,"said Karen.

"What the fuck is his deal there standing up for mega bitch,"spat Amanda.

"Oh fuck him, c'mon let's have a good time,"said Marty.

"Fine,"smiled Amanda as she grabbed his hand and pulled him towards the crowd of people dancing.



******* Harry slowly walked into the loud booming gym and looked around slowly. He never really knew what he was to be looking for, all the kids had done their drugs and drinking before they came in and anything else they were doing a teacher wouldn't be able to see anyways from the masses of students crushed together. Scanned the crowd slowly as he rested against the back wall. Looking around he noticed two students up on one of the wooden stands by the DeeJay, from the side he coud tell it was Amanda and Harleem Micthell, one of his eleventh graders. Amanda had her legs wrapped around Harleem's waist as they grinded into each other as 'Dirrty' blarred out of the speakers. Harry watched as the two moved extremely sexual, he knew this was 'one of the things' he was suppose to be watching for and stopping but he knew he couldn't get through the students and he knew he sanely couldn't, it bugged him to see another man moving so sexually with her. 'Harry she's a student, we've gone over this. You got away for a bit, don't mess things up now' Harry screamed at himself in his head, 'but christ look at her, I hurt her.' He caught a look at her face as she danced, he cringed somewhere inside at the sight of her with someone else.

Amanda looked around after the song was done and Harleem had set her down. She spotted Harry standing at the back of the gym staring at her, their eyes meet in a stare. Both their expressions were blank as they stood there looking at each other. Amanda broke their stare as Harleem told her he was going to get some water. She nodded and looked around for someone else to dance with, she spotted Marty and waved him over as the DeeJay was mindlessly chit chatting about the vibe of the dance. Amanda watched as Marty made his way over, she helpped him up as the newest Nelly song started playing.

"Dance with me,"Amanda whispered in his ear,"Real sexy."

"Why?"asked Marty as Amanda wrapped her arms around him and pulled him close to her.

"Don't look but Harry is like harsh watching me,"said Amanda,"He seen me with Harleem." Marty nodded and pulled Amanda up against him and rested his hand on the upper half of her bottom while grinding into her.

*******

Amanda left Marty after a few songs and was on the way to the bathroom to check her make up. She walked into the girls' restroom and found it completely packed.

"Fuck,"muttered Amanda as she walked out. She walked down the hall a bit and quickly snuck up the stairs passed Lauren who was busy talking on her cell phone. She walked up to the first floor bathrooms by the staircase to 'the Dungeon'. Inside the dim lit bathroom she wiped under the eyes to get rid of a few small specks of mascara. Sighing she looked at herself in the mirror and took a deep breathe.

"Forget Harry,"said Amanda softly to herself,"A million other guys want you." Composing herself she breathed deeply and walked out of the bathroom and almost straight into Harry who was standing there with his arms crossed.

"You're not suppose to be here,"said Harry,"It's out of bounds."

"Then sue me for using a bathroom,"scoffed Amanda as she walked past him. Harry quickly unfolded his arms and grabbed Amanda's arm stopping her.

"Let go,"said Amanda looking down at his arm.

"Can I talk to you?"asked Harry. Amanda looked at his eyes and seen a softness in them that had been missing for a while. 'I shouldn't do this' thought Amanda as she reluctantly nodded. Harry gingerly let go of her and led her down the stairs to his class. He pulled out his keys and unlocked his door then let her in before walking in himself and closing the door behind them. Harry flicked on a set of lights then looked at Amanda slowly pacing around in the soft amber light. Silently he watched her as she walked over to his desk and leaned on it waiting for him to speak.

"You looked awfully close with Harleem and Marty,"said Harry in an unplanned accusing voice. Amanda looked over at him defensively, 'who the fuck does he think he is?' thought Amanda.

"So,"spat Amanda.

"Well I wouldn't suggest getting a reputation like that,"said Harry walking slowly over to her. He stood off to her side so he wouldn't have to looked at her directly.

"What the hell's business is it of yours?"asked Amanda,"You're just my teacher, remember? You were the one that made that crystal clear." Amanda could start to feel her eyes brimming up with tears that threaten to fall but she kept herself composed and stable.

"I just want to make sure you're okay,"said Harry,"I care about your well being."

"My ass,"said Amanda,"And why do you care? A bit jealous are we?"

"No, I care because you're a student,"said Harry.

"So you have a ton of other students who practically whore themselves out on a daily basis,"said Amanda,"But I get a personal talk? Why Mr.Senate?"

"Because, well, uh, because,"said Harry stumbling over his words looking for an answer. He knew Amanda had cornered him on this one.

"Because shit happens,"muttered Amanda as she stood up right,"I'm outta here." She went to step away but Harry reacted quickly in the only way he knew he could. He quickly pressed his lips to hers and snaked his arms around her waist. The unexpected actions of Harry made Amanda stumble on her heels as she stepped back a bit with Harry keeping her standing. She wrapped her arms around his neck as she backed up in the desk. Throwing all anger and everything she had against Harry out the window she lost herself in the kiss, 'I'll pick myself up tomorrow and put the pieces back together' thought Amanda to herself as she gave up to him. Harry pressed himself closer into her revealing in the warmness her body had on his as their tongues battled passionately. With the desk pressing into her Amanda stood up straight and sat herself slightly on the desk as her and Harry continued kissing. Harry ran his hands from her hips down her tighs then back up but under the dress to cup her bottom as she wrapped her legs around his waist. He boosted her up slightly holding her close to him as she caressed the back of his neck. 'Fuck it all, this is good, this is right' thought Harry,'I need her, I'm miserable without her and I don't give a fuck about the rest of it.' Slowly as the kissed ended he set her back on the desk and ran his hands back up to her waist. As they parted he rested his forehead on her shoulder deeply inhaling her smell.

"I gotta get back, they might think I passed out again,"said Amanda softly. Harry raised his head, he didn't want to let her leave all he wants to do was stay there wrapped in each other's arms forever. 'I have to let her go for now,' thought Harry sadfully. Amanda carefully and slowly pulled out of his arms. She quickly adjusted her dress then walked slowly to the door.

"Where are we now?"asked Harry as Amanda opened the door. She turned around and looked at him in the door way.

"I told you Harry when you wanted something that you knew where to find me, and you did. It's your decision now to stay here or leave,"said Amanda before she left the doorway and went up the stairs.