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Chapter Five

I walked into Miss Sashiame's office and sat down in the chair in front of her desk. As I waited, I took the time to make sure that I looked well presented. The last thing I wanted was to be thought of as a slob. As I finished straightening my badge and bow-tie, Miss Sashiame walked through the door and greeted me.

"Well, good morning, Travis! My, you look nice in that suit. Is it new?"

"Yes ma'am," I replied. "I bought it at Macy's just yesterday."

"Well, if you don't mind me saying so, you have wonderful taste in clothing. Now, about your job as a teacher. The board has decided that you are indeed fit to teach the class. You will be given a period of time to teach under the supervision of one of the board members. Luckily for you, I'm that board member. So, other than that, if you are prepared, you may start today. This will be the perfect way to spend your free period. We have a room set aside for you, and about thirty students who were interested in taking the class. So, do you have any questions?" She asked after the rather lengthy explanation.

"No ma'am. I understand everything perfectly." I said with a smile.

"Alright then. I'll see you in eighth period." She replied as she straitened her spectacles.

Later That Day

I was sitting in my new desk in the front of my new classroom. I had just finished preparing my lecture for class that day. As I sat waiting for the bell to ring, Inuyasha, Kagome, Miroku, Sango and Sangwa came in and sat down.

"Well, Travis. I always knew I'd learn something from you eventually!" Inuyasha said with a laugh.

"Hahaha. Cute. That was quite the witty piece, Inuyasha." I said with a smile.

"So, what's it feel like to be a teacher?" Sango asked.

"It feels like I have a distinct responsibility." I said.

"You mean like the responsibility you have as the Sheriff?" Kagome asked curiously.

"Not quite. It's a little different than that." I replied.

"Feh, well, in any case, this better be worth my time! Ya know I don't like learning." Inuyasha said with a sneer.

"Oh? Well, you'll just have to wait and see." I said with a smile.

I looked up to see Miroku staring at the Crucifix I had put above the blackboard. He had a curious air surrounding him. So I cleared my throat to get his attention. He shook his head slightly, then looked at me.

"Oh, sorry. I was just looking at the ornament on the wall. Why did you hang it? It's so depressing." Miroku said with a concerned look on his face.

"I put it on the wall, because it symbolizes what Jesus did for us. He was crucified to save us from eternal death." I said with a smile. That's why I requested to teach this class. I wanted you all to feel the joy that comes from knowing about Jesus Christ and what he did for us." I said with a smile.

"Travis, you are such a humble and religious person. I wish I could be more like you." Sango said with her head in her hands.

"Nonsense. You are perfect just the way you are." I said with a smile.

"I agree!" Miroku replied as he reached over and started groping Sango's rear.

"Ah! Miroku, you hentai pervert!" Sango said as she slapped the living daylight out of Miroku.

"Heh heh. You never learn do you Miroku?" I said over the laughter of Kagome and Inuyasha.

Soon after the bell rang and students began flooding into the Classroom. I knew today was going to be busy.

"Hey Travis!" Sangwa said as she came in and sat in the chair closest to my desk.

"Why, hello Sangwa." I said with a smile. "Are you ready for class?" I asked as I walked over and sat behind my big oak wood desk.

"I certainly am." She said with a smile.

"Good." I replied. Everyone sat down and waited patiently for the class to begin. Miss Sashiame was the last to arrive and sat in a chair in a corner in the front of the room. The bell rang again to signify the beginning of class. As I straitened my papers I stood up and cleared my throat to acquire the attention of my eager students.

"Good afternoon everyone. As you know, I'm Travis VanLangendonck. You may all address me as Travis. Now, this, is religion class. I certainly hope ya'll are ready to learn about our Almighty Savior and His Great works." I stated with a wide smile.

A hand shot up near the back of the class. I saw it out of the corner of my eye and addressed the student.

"Yes?" I asked eagerly.

"Travis, who is the Savior?" the girl asked.

I smiled gently and answered. "My dear, the Savior is none other than Jesus Christ. The Son of God who was sent to die for our sins and save us from eternal darkness and suffering."

Another hand shot up. "Yes?" I asked, again exited that these kids were so interested in learning. This time, the hand belonged to none other than Sangwa.

"Travis, could you tell us the story of Jesus Christ? I'm sure everyone would like to hear it." she said looking up at me with those beautiful brown eyes from behind her horn-rimmed reading glasses.

Everyone scooted up in there seats. Even Miss Sashiame was interested in hearing the story of our wonderful savior.

"Why, that's a wonderful idea." I said as I went to sit down in my desk. I reached into my briefcase to grab the large black Bible from within it. The Bible was given to me by The arch Bishop of the diocese back in my home town. It had genuine leather binding, gold leaf, and the words that Jesus spoke were highlighted in red.

"Now if you will all reach under your desks and grab the Bibles I have set out for you, and turn to the Gospel of John on page 1135. And if you like, you may read along. Now," I said as I opened my Bible. "Chapter one."

Forty Five Minutes Later

"There are many other things that Jesus did," I read aloud. "but if these were to be described individually, I do not think the whole world would contain the books that would be written." At that last line I closed the Bible. The students followed suite as they went to set the Bible underneath there desks.

"That my friends, was the Johns account of the life of Jesus Christ." I said as I looked around at the teary eyed students. As I continued to look Kagome's hand shot up.

"Yes Kagome?" I said as I listened to her question.

"Travis, why did the Jews do such awful thing to Jesus if He just wanted to save them?" She asked as she wiped away a tear.

"Well Kagome, the best way to answer that is to refer back to what Jesus said to God as the Jews crucified Him. He said 'Forgive them, Lord, for they know not what they do.' The Jews thought they were crucifying a radical. Not the Messiah."

At my last words, the school bell rang and everyone started loading their stuff to go home.

"Okay everyone, no homework tonight, but be prepared for tomorrows class. I'll see you then." I said as I sat back down. Everyone continued to leave until only I and Miss Sashiame were left.

"Well, Travis, I'm very impressed. Your first day went very well." She said while writing into her notepad.

"Why thank you, Miss Sashiame." I said back with a satisfied grin.

"Travis, do you know much about the Churches views on……Lesbians?"

My eyes grew wide at that last question.

"Errrrmmmm….P-p-pardon?" I said with a breaking voice.

Miss Sashiame, who was a lovely lady who always wore a smile, suddenly frowned.

"Travis, I…I know I shouldn't be so forward with this kind of thing…but I'm a lesbian. And I want to know what the Churches modern views on homosexuality are." she said with a bit of concern in her voice.

I could only stare at Miss Sashiame as I wondered what nights at her home must be like. Everyone knew she wasn't married, but I never expected anything like this. I shook off the thoughts that entered my mind and proceeded to answer her question.

"W-well….M-m-miss Sashiame…Th-the act of homosexuality is a sin in the eyes of God…B-b-but as for j-j-just being a homosexual, no sin lies upon your soul." I said with a blush on my face.

She nodded slightly in an understanding way.

"Oh okay. Thank you. Now Travis I must ask you to keep this quiet. Don't tell anyone." she said in a worried voice.

I smiled understandingly and replied. "Miss Sashiame, your secret is safe with me."

I could see in her eyes that she was relieved at my last statement. "Thank you." She said as she hugged me. She was a very attractive woman, so I was blushing the entire time.

Well, here it is. The fifth chapter. I hope my story is living up to your expectations. I will continue to update as fast as I can. Please review. God Bless.