Tease 11 – Riko-sensei is blushing? (You-sensei can't help but stare)

Author Notes

I. AM. BACK! *w* With more lovely You-sensei and Riko-sensei chappie~ hehe~

May you enjoy~! XD

You hums on her way to school. Jolly spirits as lately she haven't been subjected to many teases about dating the new art teacher.

Peaceful days are peaceful~

The ash-brunette closed her eyes for a second as she thought about how she could have lunch in the school cafeteria with Riko and not hear giggles and sometimes feel a flash on them. The gym teacher grins and nods to herself.

Good days~

The moment she steps into school, however, her smile fell as she heard loud chatter. Excited squeals. And a crowd gathered…everywhere!?

Wait, wait, wait. What's going on? It feels like déjà vu and entirely new at the same time…

You approaches the scene cautiously but before she could take a peek at what's causing the commotion, a student notices her and calls out loudly, "You-sensei!"

Ah-

"Y-Yes? Wah-!" The gym teacher is swamped by students with starry eyes in no time.

"Tell us which art piece do you like most!"

Oh, it's about art… Thank goodness it's not about me and Riko-chaaaaan-?!

You's eyes bulged as the first portrait put up on an easel upon entering the school for all eyes to see was a scene of You and Riko in the same bed. You in the portrait had her back to the viewers but her speech bubble caused many who read it to blush just like You is right now – "I'm right by your side, Riko."

In that portrait, Riko's face was really flushed.

The gym teacher stared at Riko in the artwork for a rather long time, thinking about how it was different from the feverish flush but is not quite able to pinpoint what the difference is.

Riko-chan is so beautiful… If I turned around in bed that night would I be seeing this..?

"You-sensei?"

Ah! Why am I staring so much? I mean- aahhh!

You clears her throat. "Why is this placed here..?"

The student beamed. "All classes have art classes, right? And we all finished our assignments around the same time! So, so! We decided to put them all about the school for everyone to get to view it too! Riko-sensei agreed!"

"R-Riko-sensei…" You's lips pressed into a line.

If it's for art class…it can't all be paintings of me and Riko-chan, right?

Again, You was proven wrong.

The gym teacher walked further into the school to see art after art after art of her and Riko in various scenes. The common theme seemed to circle about them being at home and…them.

There were some simpler ones that just had You and Riko on it, not exactly a scene as there weren't any backgrounds but it still made You embarrassed to see herself in casual wear standing right beside Riko.

I mean it's not like we don't hang out outside of school…but seeing it like that…

You rubbed at her nose, embarrassed.

Then she sees a sweet at-home, breakfast scene – Riko feeding her pancakes. You clenches her fists, holding back from covering her mouth or face and running into the teacher's office to hide. Or maybe make a mad dash back out of the school and call in sick.

What is this overly cute homey scene? We didn't even have pancakes. We ate rice and saba fish for more nutrients!

"Riko-senseiiiii~~"

You blinks and turns to where the voices of energetic and youthful kids are, plus that gentle and lyrical voice of the art teacher, Riko-sensei.

"No…I…I can't choose by that reasoning." The art teacher seemed to be explaining.

You approaches, heart racing and she believes it's just from all the pictures she's seen so far and not because she was about to see Riko in school.

"Riko-sensei, good morning." You greets with a lopsided smile, knowing the art teacher must have gone through a series of hyped students and blush-inducing gallery walk (or is the latter only something she felt?).

Riko turned around at the voice of You greeting her, head slightly lowered, an apologetic expression and cheeks dusted pink.

Riko-chan blushing..? That's rare…

You's lips parted subconsciously to breathe in the breath-taking sight of the usually composed and mischievous art teacher blushing.

"G-Good morning, You-sensei. I'm sorry you had to be…surrounded…so early in the morning." Riko seemed to edge to her right to block the painting behind her.

You chuckles awkwardly. "Y-Yeah…You've, um, trained up some really great artists."

"They are still learning." Riko smiles small; You's desire to know what's going through the artist's mind just keeps growing.

"W-Was the topic of teachers? Because I see us drawn in pretty much…all the paintings." You made a thoughtful, perplexed yet casual look which made Riko's shoulders relax from the endearing sight.

"No…I told them to use certain techniques I taught them in previous lessons… And they said you told them they could draw anything they wanted. Before you had to care for me at home."

"Wha- Wait! This is my doing?!" You took a step back in shock, trying to recall her words. And sure enough, she did, kind of told the students they could draw anything they want before she left to bring Riko home.

Riko laughed at You holding her head in both hands and looking distraught. The laughter making You pout.

What have I done..?

The student who has been staring at their favourite teacher interact grins huge and sing-songs. "You-sensei~ You-sensei~ Look here! What do you think of my art?"

You turns to look. Riko gasps. And although she wanted to turn back and see why the art teacher made that sound, her eyes were glued to the canvas the student moved away from Riko's attempt in blocking the view of.

The big canvas depicted a scene of You halfway through putting on her shirt, so her smooth and toned stomach was visible, and she wore a relaxed, cool smile while greeting, "Good morning, sleepyhead."

To Riko, eyes wide awake as she looked astounded and infatuated though she returns a "Good morning, You." Both of them illuminated by a soft morning glow.

Wow…

The art teacher was worrying at the side while You analyses the art.

That is one amazing art piece.

Funnily enough, this work of art that got the quiet art teacher flustered did not have the same effect on the blush-easy gym teacher.

"Wow. Just- Your painting is amazing, Coco!" You praises the student.

Coco gives a victory sign with a proud smile. "See, Riko-sensei~ You-sensei agrees! I should get an astounding A Star for this!"

You laughs. "Is she going to get an A..? Riko…sensei..?" You trails off as she stares at Riko tuck her long auburn locks behind her ear, those cheeks still a beautiful shade of shy pink and looking the painting.

Gosh…Riko-chan is so pretty…

You only breaks out of her dreamy stare when she realizes she's looking right into patiently waiting yellow eyes. "Ah. D-Did you say anything?"

I got distracted by those thoughts again!

Riko smiles. "I just might give Miyashita-san an A grade."

"That's awesome!" You cheers.

Now, if only I could ask for the reason Riko-chan was blushing so much…

The gym teacher looks back to the artwork, tries to find a reason and failing.

Perhaps she was just shy about how beautifully drawn she was. Which she shouldn't have to be!

Coco grins at her teachers then back at her work of art, 100% proud to have drawn what she did.

Author Notes

Yep, I decided to use N girls for at least some of the lovely students. I was starting to feel bad for calling them students as a whole when they LOVE and support YouRiko-sensei so much. XD

And wow…I can't believe how much time has passed since the last update..! –sweat drops-

I hope y'all enjoyed the chapter! *O*

More is to come and this time I shall diligently do so~ Especially since…September is a YouRiko-ish month? :3 I guess. –chuckles-

Leave me a comment and let me know your favourite scenes! (I feed on your comments for more YouRiko-energy! ;D)

Catch you next tease~ :"D