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so my qualifications look better. I’d just like to be a better

teacher.”

“That’s very- wow. If I had a science teacher like you, I

would have showed up for class, eagerly, every single day.” I

flush when I realize what I’ve said. I quickly duck down and

write something nearly illegible just so that Steph can’t see my

burning face.

It doesn’t help that I’m imagining her now, in a white

lab coat, standing in an empty classroom. Waiting for me.

With noting on under that coat except a black lace bra and

panties. See? I can keep the fantasies less than R-rated.

What the farge am I even thinking? That is totally

crossing the line, whatever rating it freaking is. “If you had a

match who was perfect in every other way, but really didn’t

value education, would that cause tension between you?”

“Yes. I couldn’t stand that. I love what I do. I wouldn’t

want someone tearing it down in any way.”

“Okay. And family? How do you feel about

introducing a new boyfriend to your parents? Siblings? If

that’s not a rude question? Sorry. I know that everyone has

different family dynamics.”

Steph bites down on her bottom lip until it turns a

bright shade of red. She looks over at Tildy and won’t look

back at me, and now I’m worried that I’ve either really hurt

her or really offended her with my silly question. It’s asking

about the past without really asking. It’s being nosey, and I

hate that question. It isn’t mine. It’s a work question that

someone thought would be a good idea.

“That’s the thing. My parents would be happy. They

want me to find someone and settle down. They want

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