It had been a month or two since Peter had started working in my class. Every day he'd help me and make sure I was feeling okay. He liked to think my rejection of school was a self confidence thing.
It wasn't...it wasn't...

I strolled down the halls to my third hour class and made it in just in time.
"Cutting it close y/n."
"Sorry Beth. I had a meeting with one of my teachers."
"It's alright honey. Just sit down and get started."
I did as I was told. We had a test today. One that I was not confident in. To be honest this whole class made me lack confidence.
I sat down and opened my test packet. I read the directions and scowled to myself.
Stupid rules.
I hated the directions on these tests. They were dumb. They made no sense and were way too strict. I curled my hands and balled my fists up on my desk.
I started to feel my anger bubble in my tummy.
I shifted in my seat to readjust and heard a dink. I looked down to see peters necklace dangling from my neck. I looked at the feather and sighed.
Think of me. Think of me telling you that you can do this whole school thing
I smiled slightly to myself and refocused on my test. If Peter thinks I can do it, I can.

I failed the test. I got my score back in first hour the next morning. I failed the test. How?! I slumped in my seat and pulled out my phone.
"Morning y/n." Peter smiled
"No." I rejected
"Uh oh. What happened? Come on, you can tell me."
"I failed my biology test yesterday."
"It's alright. Can you make it up?"
"No."
"Why not?"
"Because that's her stupid rules! Remember?! The things I hate! Yeah, they are ruining my life." I shouted.
"Hey, look at me." He put his hands on my upper arms and made me face him. I looked up with a frown and he sighed "it's one test. So you didn't do well, that doesn't dictate you as a person. You're a god student y/n. I've seen your test scores, they are more often then not through the roof. It's one test. Okay? Just put it behind you."
I looked at him and took a deep breath and held it.
After about thirty seconds I let it go and calmed down.
"Hey! You remembered the breath trick! Did it work?"
"Always does." I mumbled.
"Good! I'm glad."
"Yeah yeah. Don't you have a class to teach?"
"Yeah stop flirting and come teach us our lesson!" A student across the room shouted as everyone made their way into the room.
"Oh can it everyone! I'm making my way!"

During class I looked down at my necklace and brushed my face with the feather subconsciously.
I finished my work and put it away.
"Okay. We have about 10 minutes left of class. If your work is done, feel free to chat with your friends."
Everyone started to shift and talk to each other.
"I see you like the necklace." Peter butted in
"Yeah, it's really pretty."
"I saw you playing with it while doing work."
"Yeah it's kinda like a fidget for me I guess. Keeps me focused."
"That's good." Peter nodded. For some reason there was an awkward tension.
I didn't say anything and looked down at my shoes.
"So... what are you up to this weekend?"
"Probably just cleaning and hanging out at home."
He nodded and spoke up again
"Are you doing anything... on Sunday?"
"Probably not, why?"
"Do you wanna... go to the movies... with me... on Sunday?" He stuttered awkwardly
Did he just ask me out? I mean I wouldn't be opposed to it but I'm just still confused
"Umm... sure."
"Cool I'll pick you up at 6."
"Okay."
The bell rang and I got up quickly
Was this a date? Or was I overthinking this?

Later that night I had gotten ready in what I thought was my best casual outfit. I threw it on and tidied myself up in any way I thought possible to suit me.
I threw on my shoes and the doorbell rang.
"Coming!"
I walked to the door to see Peter looking at me.
"Hey." I smiled
"Hey, you ready?"
"Yep! I just need to grab my bag and say bye to my parents."
"Okay."
I walked away quickly. I said a quick goodbye to my parents who were in their room and slung my bag over my shoulder.
"Okay. Let's get going."
We headed off to the movie theater in an awkward silence.

"Okay I have to ask." I started
Peter glanced at me from the drivers seat as a way to say go on but looked back at the road to not kill us.
"Is this a date?" I asked hesitantly
"Uh... well... do you want it to be?"
"Kinda. I think you're really cool. I just... it's kinda... awkward since you're technically my teacher. And even though you're only two years older than me, you still do have that position."
"Right, I get that. So... how about we just call it friends for now? And later, when you're out of school, we will see about more than that?"
"Yeah," I nodded "I like that."
"Cool. Well then, my friend lets go watch a movie."