Mark woke up feeling sore all over. His face especially hurt since that was their main focus. His eyes weren't swollen shut anymore, but it hurt to blink. Roman walked into his room, dressed for work.
"I brought you some pain killers. Try to get some sleep. I'll come and check on you at lunch time.", his friend said.
Mark nodded.
"If you need anything text me. I'll get one of the guys to bring it", Roman said.
Mark again nodded.
"I'm taking Alana to school, see you", he said.
Roman grabbed Alana's backpack, she was done eating her breakfast.
"Alright kiddo, let's go", Roman said.
"My daddy's not coming?", she asked confused.
"He's not feeling well, so I'm helping him out today. I'll pick you up too", he said.
She nodded. Getting her to school, he walked her to her class. He waved as she ran to her teacher. Getting to work, he knocked on Hunter's office door.
"Hey come in", he said.
Roman walked in and closed the door behind him. Taking seat.
"How is he?", Hunter asked.
"In a lot of pain, bruised up, but I know Mark, he'll be up and walking by tomorrow", Roman said.
Hunter chuckled.
"I had the parent teacher conferences for his students moved to Wednesday. Gives him enough time to get back on his feet. I had my secretary print out these papers to hand out during his classes.", Hunter said.
Roman nodded.
"If he needs anything let me know", Hunter said.
"Thanks Hunter", he said, standing and walking out of his office.
Kathan had been trying to get a hold of Mark, but he didn't answer.
"I'm sure he's fine. Maybe he lost track of time because he was doing something with Alana", Nala said.
Kathan had this bad feeling in the pit of her stomach.
"Look, there's Mr. Reigns. Ask him", Sabrina said.
Kathan made her way to him and he slowed down.
"Where is he? Why hasn't he answered my calls?", she asked.
"Come to my class, I can explain there", he whispered, before walking passed them.
They gave him a two minute head start just so no one would get suspicious. Getting to his classroom, Roman kissed Nala. He looked at Kathan.
"We were all meeting at a bar. Some guys pulled up to him and started beating him up.", Roman said.
The girls gasped.
"He's fine, just bruised up. He didn't want to come today because he didn't want to worry all of his students. He'll be back Wednesday", Roman said.
"I should go and take care of him", Kathan said.
"You can't. Those guys that were following him weren't outside of his house when I left, but they might be there now. Mark thinks it was them, if it was we don't need you giving them something to hold over him", Roman said.
Kathan sighed, but understood. The bell rang. Roman kissed the side of Nala's head.
"You ladies should get to class. Senior year is almost up and you can't afford to miss classes", Roman said.
The girls nodded.
Sabrina was making her way to her second class of the day. She had free period for third, so she decided she would go and see Seth during that time. Turning the corner she saw Jason Jordan with his friends. She hesitated, knowing that if she passed by him, he and his friends would call her names.
She regretted ever sleeping with him. She thought he was a nice guy, well he was. Ever since he found out his father was Mayor Kurt Angle, he's changed. He thought he was above everyone else. She felt a hand on her back.
"You ok?", she turned to see Seth.
"Fine", she said.
She looked back over at Jason and his friends.
"We can go around", Seth said.
"I might be late if we go around", she said.
"Its a good thing you're with me. I've got you", he said.
She smiled and nodded. He walked beside her, no one else seemed to notice.
"You can ask", she said.
He looked at her.
"I think we can save that for when we are alone together. You don't have to tell me now", he said.
"It's nothing serious. I thought he was a good guy, he told me he loved me and it turned out I was just some game. Who could take Sabrina's virginity.", she said.
"Still doesn't give him the right to spread rumors", Seth said.
"He thinks he's cool because his dad his the mayor. No one seemed to care for him before", she said.
He nodded.
"I'd never do that to you", he said.
She lightly touched his arm.
"I know babe", she whispered.
He dropped her off at her classroom door. Glen was going to say something, but then he saw Seth and nodded.
"I have a free period next, I'll keep you company if you don't mind", she said.
He nodded.
"I'd like that", he said.
Dean was getting everything ready for the parent teacher conferences. Assigning some meaningless assignment to keep his students occupied.
"Mr. Ambrose", Mandy Rose said, standing beside him.
He looked up at her.
"What?", he asked.
Serena glanced back at them. She knew Mandy Rose had slept with him.
"I was thinking, its been awhile since you've invited me over. Maybe we could meet up and", he stopped her.
"Sorry, I can't", he said.
She looked shocked that he had denied her.
"I'm sort of seeing someone", he said.
Mandy was even more surprised.
"Oh", she said.
"Yeah. You should take your seat now and finish this assignment", he said, going back to the files.
She looked lost for a second before she made her way back to her desk. Serena looked back at Dean and he smirked. He winked and she smiled.
Mark had woken up and looked out the window. Scott and Kevin were nowhere in sight. Turning on his phone, he found the missed calls and texts from Kathan.
I'm ok. I love you-Mark
Roman told me what happened and that's not ok. There's something I have to tell you about that man-KC
Ok. Come to mine after school and we can talk-Mark
Can't. Parent teacher conferences-KC
I almost forgot. Ok, if you can come after that-Mark
Ok-Kathan
After class, the ten year assignment he had handed out was due. His students from each class had piled them on his desk. He found Nala's and quickly went to the office. Finding the copy machine. He made a copy of her assignment. Taking the original to the post office and sending it overnight to Braun for that scholarship.
He had looked over her work and he was proud of her for what she wrote. Adding the drawing of their twins was the extra touch it needed. Getting back to the school, he got everything ready for the parents tonight. He gave the same speech for every class. Scheduled some one on one time with parents who requested it. Chance walked over to him and shook his hand.
"Have a minute after this?", Chance asked.
Roman looked worried, but nodded.
"I've got a few minutes to spare", Roman said.
Chance looked through Nala's work and smiled.
"She always was so talented. Anything she put her heart into. Her mom was the same way", Chance said.
Roman smiled.
"She told you about not getting the scholarship right?", Roman asked.
Chance nodded.
"I feel bad, she's always wanted to go to that school", he said.
"Well, I've got some good news on that part. Well, kind of", Roman said.
Chance nodded.
"We'll talk about that after everyone leaves", Roman said.
Chance nodded.
Dean was getting ready to pack up. His classroom door opened and a man and two women walked in.
"Shoot, I told you it was at five", one of the women said.
"Yeah, sorry.", Dean said.
Both women looked oddly familiar.
"What's your kid's name?", Dean asked.
He felt bad and he gave extra credit to his students if their parents showed up. It helped his students who had D's and F's in his class. He might act like a dick sometimes, but he wanted these kids to graduate.
"Our daughter is Sabrina Kent", one woman said.
"And our daughter is Serena Kent", the other woman said.
Dean stopped. He looked between the three people standing by the door. The man gave a knowing smile.
"Polyamory relationship", he said.
Dean nodded, that made a lot of sense now. He wondered why Serena hadn't said anything to him.
"I didn't mean to stare like that. Its just, not weird, but different. I've never met anyone in that kind of relationship", Dean said.
The man nodded.
"Its ok, we get it all the time.", he said.
"I'm Michelle, Serena's mom", this woman said.
Dean saw it now. She had the same features. The other woman came over to him and shook his hand as well.
"Malena, Sabrina's mom", she said.
"It's nice to meet you", Dean said.
"And I'm Robert Kent", the man said.
"Well, you three are in luck. With no other parents to bother us, you can ask all you want", Dean said.
"Oh we don't want to bother. If you have somewhere else to be, we can just go", Michelle said.
Dean smiled. He wanted to say yes, I do have to be somewhere. I had to be at home, buried deep inside your daughter and making her moan, but that wouldn't make for such a good first impression.
He wanted these people to like him, especially if they were Serena's family. He had to have there approval. He didn't understand it.
"No, actually I don't. Let's sit.", Dean said.
After everyone left Roman's classroom. Chance sat across from him.
"So what's on your mind?", Roman asked.
"AJ came over to me a few days ago.", he started.
Roman rolled his eyes and sighed. Chance chuckled.
"Trust me, I know. I just have to ask. He said you knew something about Nala, something I don't. If that's true, and if it hurts my daughter in anyway, I would hope you would tell me. We are just getting to know each other, but she's my kid. The only family I have left", Chance said.
Roman met his eyes.
"Mr. Tomlinson, it's nothing that can hurt her. I believe she'll tell you when she's ready.", Roman said.
Chance nodded.
"So it's nothing bad then?", Chance asked.
"Not from my point of view", Roman said.
Chance was even more confused, but it didn't sound as bad as AJ made it seem. He nodded.
"Ok", Chance said.
"So about her ten year assignment. I have a friend who works at the New York Institute of Fine Arts. He let me in on this thing they do for a chance at a scholarship. I think Nala has a very good chance of getting it.", Roman said.
Chance smiled.
"Really?", Chance asked.
"Not only did she write it out, but she drew it. They'll see her talent for writing and drawing. I don't think any other student applying will do that", Roman said.
"She really wants to get into that school", Chance said.
"I know. Its why I'm going to ask that you not tell her that I entered her. I don't want her to get all panicky and go crazy over this.", Roman said.
Chance nodded.
"Trust me, I know my kid and how she gets", Chance said.
Roman smiled.
"Thank you again, Roman", Chance said.
They shook hands and Roman hoped Chance remembered this moment.
"Don't forget. Poker at my house this Friday", Chance said, before walking out.
Roman nodded. He exhaled.