After school, I didn't want to deal with my father and his fake apologies. So instead, I headed to my favorite cafe to study and do my homework. I went to the counter first and got a relaxing cup of freshly made hot chocolate. After that I found a nice place to sit and work.

I sat in a comfy lounge chair by the fireplace with an outlet nearby. I pulled out my laptop and charger and got everything on and plugged in. Then I pulled out my notebook to start my rough draft essay based on my class notes. Everything was set up, except one thing: my musical ambiance. I felt around my pockets for my earbuds but they weren't there.

"Hmm...that's odd," I said to myself quietly. So then I decided to search my book bag for them. Just as I was about to give up, I heard a familiar voice.

"Ahem...pardon me, I believe these are yours." I looked up and standing over me was none other than Mr. Spears. He wore his usual 3 piece suit and tie, his glasses spotless. Mr.Spears held out his hand which held my rainbow themed earbuds I had gotten at pride fest in the summer. I smiled politely.

"Oh, thank you Mr. Spears," I thanked him.

"You're very welcome Miss (Y/N). I must say I'm surprised to see you here of all places." He admitted. I chuckled.

"What? I don't seem like a café dwelling hipster?" I joked. I saw him roll his eyes sarcastically.

"What I meant was, most of my students only want to go home after school and waste their time on the internet. But, not you apparently hmm?" Mr.Spears explained. I gave a light sigh.

"Not today no. Home is kinda the last place I wanna be right now. This has been my safe place on days like these, you know?" I reason. Mr. Spears furrowed his eyebrows.

"Why's that, if I may ask?" He said sitting in the seat beside me.

"I'd rather not go into detail but, my home life isn't the best at the moment. So avoiding going home is my best option right now." I answered. He nodded understandingly.

"I see. My apologies that must be rather unfortunate." He paused for a while, before speaking again.

"On a different note, I've never been to this establishment before. Any beverage suggestions you have for me?" He asked politely. I thought about it for a minute.

"Hmm you seem like a black coffee type of guy. Try their dark mocha, I have a feeling you'll enjoy it." I suggested with a nod.

"Sounds nice, mind if I join you? I-I mean, work on grading here next to you whilst you work on your class assignments? I'd be happy to help you with any questions from your math homework you might have." He offered. I was taken aback at this: he was lightly blushing and tapping his heel on the floor. Not only that, he was actually being sweeter than ever to me.

"Oh, of course! That would be great Mr.Spears, thank you." I smiled a friendly smile at my math teacher.

"Alright then, I shall be back with the dark mocha coffee you suggested." He said before standing up and going to order his drink.