With regards to what happened to Michiru in the last chapter. The sad part of it is that a lot of homosexual teachers lose their jobs simply because they're homosexual. I think it mainly depends on what grade level they teach as well. They're a lot more likely to lose their job if they teach in elementary school than if they teach in high school.
With this chapter I'm going to skip about a month or so, just to get the time flow a little faster, because in the first 13 chapters I've only covered a time span of two weeks lol I figured that it might be better to get a little bit of a time gap in there too.
Oh yea, and in reference to the last chapter, when Michiru lost her job. I'd like to direct all of your attention back to chapter 4 when Ruka and Michi were talking in the office and Michi said "She'd lose her job if they ever found out about her" well...she lost her job :D So I do keep track of what I put in early on, it's up to you to pick up on the hints.
Teacher's Pet
Chapter 14
Michiru's POV
I giggled softly as I pushed the tall blonde onto my bed and climbed on top of her. "Hey!" She laughed at me and brushed some of my hair out of my face.
"Thank you for helping me pack." I rested my head on her chest and listened to the rhythm of her heart beating.
"It's no problem honey. So…when am I going to get to meet your brother?" She placed her hand under my chin to turn my face toward hers. "I'd like to meet the guy you're moving in with you know."
I sighed. "Soon, I promise." More like never. I don't have a brother, but I could never tell her that I was moving in with Mamoru and a friend of his. They recently got a 3 bedroom townhouse; it was after Mamoru's girlfriend finally broke up with him. I knew if I told Haruka she'd probably never want to see me again.
"So when is your interview for the art instructor position at the university?"
"Tomorrow afternoon." Again I sighed, I knew I probably wouldn't get it, my art wasn't good enough. "Do you think I have a chance?"
"Yes, of course you'll get it. Would you like me to come with you? We can celebrate after you get it." I smiled and kissed her softly, she always knew how to make me relax. "A friend told me once that if you don't have confidence, you'll never get anywhere."
"Setsuna…right?"
She chuckled and nodded. "Yea, she told me that when I first started falling for you."
I shifted to lie on the mattress beside her and nestled into her arms. I always felt so safe in her arms. "You need a shower honey." I giggled and pinched my nose. "You moved too much furniture."
"Hey! That's not nice." I only laughed more when she pouted. "Well, you could join me for a shower." She winked before standing up.
"As much as I'd love to say yes…" I shook my head. We seem to have found this niche between us. I feel so comfortable knowing that I can lead her on like that and she doesn't expect it to go beyond the jokes. "Just don't drain all the hot water, I want a shower too."
"Anything for you my dear." She pulled the door shut behind her as she went into the bathroom.
I smiled again and curled up against my pillow. I was falling in love with that woman. But I felt that it was too soon to tell her. What if she felt threatened by it? I couldn't bear it if she left me.
Haruka's POV
I walked out of the bathroom about 20 minutes later. I was drying my hair with a towel. "Michi there's still ple-" I stopped, mid sentence and looked down at the sleeping form on the bed. It certainly has been a long couple of weeks. Ever since the school fired her, she's been unable to find another job, and now she's got to move out of the apartment that she's only lived in for a few months.
I sighed. I wanted nothing more than to curl up with her in bed, but I knew I had to get home to Rune and Setsuna. I sat down next to her and watched her slow breathes as she slept. "So beautiful…" I spoke softly as I brushed hair out of her eyes. After I leaned down and kissed her forehead I whispered softly into her ear. "I love you."
It was so easy to tell her when she wasn't awake. When she couldn't answer me. When she didn't even hear me. I wish I could tell her those words, to whisper them right into her ear. But I can't, I'm afraid. I love you, my Michiru. I looked at her one last time before leaving the apartment. I smiled when I saw the statue that I had repaired still sitting on top of the entertainment stand. She said it was going to be the last thing she packed, since it meant even more to her now. The fact that her late father gave it to her when she was a child, and then the fact that I fixed it after it hit the floor.
Michiru's POV – Next day
"Wish me luck honey." I leaned up to kiss her before getting out of her vehicle.
"You don't need any luck Michi." I felt her eyes on me as I walked into the administration building for my interview. I was nervous, yet at the same time, anxious. What if I didn't get it? I surely didn't want to be living with Mamoru and his slob friend for the rest of my life. What if I was to ask Haruka if I could live…no…I don't want to seem like I'm taking advantage of her. I would never want to do that to her and Rune.
"Michiru Kaiou, I have a meeting with Mr. Saito." I smiled politely to the receptionist who returned my smile.
"Yes of course. Ms. Kaiou will you please have a seat in one of those chairs over there and I'll let him know you're here."
I nodded and walked to the chair against the wall. So far so good, they're a lot nicer then at the elementary school. I watched students walk in and out of various offices, some chatting with others, some walking alone with a stack of books that looked as heavy as they themselves were. I smiled as I remember my time in the university, even though it wasn't all that long ago it felt like ages. I remember being that solo person walking from class to class, barely being able to hold onto my books, while reading one in my hands.
"Ms. Kaiou?" I looked up as an older man came out from a side hallway; he extended his hand to me. "I'm Mr. Saito, thank you for coming in to meet with me today, if you'll please follow me."
I slide my purse over my shoulder and followed him down the hallway and into his office. "It should be me thanking you Mr. Saito." I took a seat on the leather chair that was across from his large oak desk.
"I was looking over your resume and saw you have some teaching experience with the elementary schools. Mind if I ask you why you're no longer with them?"
I looked down, should I tell him? What if it disqualifies me from the position? "They fired me because I was dating a woman." My eyes found a small gash in the carpet on the floor to examine.
He sighed. "That's the sad thing about the grade school level; they'll fire magnificent teachers for very thoughtless reasons." I quickly snapped my head up to look at him. "We have a rather high homosexual population on campus. It's a fairly even mix of men and women, even teachers. So trust me, that doesn't disqualify you…" He flipped to another page. "You taught violin while you were studying in school, what can you tell me about that?"
Why is he asking me about my violin experience? I haven't played in almost two years. "Yes sir, I did teach. It was mainly a beginner's level that I was teaching. Because I, myself, am not that good at it."
"I'd like our head of the music department to have the say in that." He smiled at me. "You see, I filled the art instructor spot yesterday, but I saw you have violin and music experience and thought you would be an asset in the music department. Would you be able to come in to play for us tomorrow at this time?"
I quickly nodded. "Yes sir, but please be gentle, I haven't played in almost two years."
Again he smiled. "Then you may want to practice. If Ms. Arai thinks you're good, then you've got the job." He stood up and reached across to shake my hand. "Let me walk you out."
I practically ran out to Haruka's car after I shook his hand again. "They already filled the position of the art teacher…" I saw the hurt look on her face. "But they would like to consider me as a violin instructor."
"Violin?" She tilted her head as she looked at me. "You play the violin?"
I giggled as I climbed into the passenger seat. "Yes…I used to teach it while I was going to school, but I haven't played it in over a year or so and they want me to play for them tomorrow. Will you help me practice, you play the piano don't you?"
"Yes I do, but I'm much like you, I haven't played in a long time." She pulled me close for a kiss. "But I'll help you practice anything." She smirked before kissing me deeply. I couldn't help but whimper against her lips.
"And…they don't care that I'm with a woman…"
"That you're gay?"
"Yea, he doesn't care. He said there's a high population on campus, men, and women…even some teachers. Ruka I'd feel right at home here."
"Don't you feel right at home with me?" She smiled at me. I blushed, I hated when she flashed her sexy smile at me.
"I always feel right at home with you Ruka. Do you think we can swing by my house so I can grab my violin?" I double checked the time to make sure Mamoru would still be at work. It should be safe to spend only a few minutes there. Just long enough for me to get it.
"Sure, you'll have to tell me how to get there though. Will I get to meet your brother?"
"No, he's working until late tonight. I'm sorry. It's hard to catch him when he's not working." I smiled, even though it was phony. I wanted to tell her that I don't have a brother, but then she'd be angry at me for lying, and even more upset that I was staying with the man that had hurt her so long ago.
So...what do you think, will Ruka get to meet Michi's "Brother"? Just so you know...whatever you guess, is probably wrong. lol The only one who knows what's going to happen is me and if you know my writing at all, none of you will be able to guess it.
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