Byron's Secret (Slenderman Romance)

Chapter 4. I'll Be Waiting

Friday, 7:30AM

I slipped into a yellow blouse and black dress pants. Well, I only have one skirt, at least I can move more freely in this attire, I looked plain as usual. I took a final look in the mirror and ran a hand through my hair before heading out the bedroom.

It's my first day teaching, I need to do my best. I know that if you're a new teacher, you have to earn your respect from the students, otherwise they'd just goof around while you try to educate them. After my year of being jobless and applying to schools, I guess I've already planned out my technique so I think I'l be fine.

I hope.

I sat down on the couch and picked the phone up, I dialed our home's number and waited for them someone to pick up, I don't think they're awake at this time, it's 7:30 and my first class doesn't start 'til half an hour. I just hope Dylan hasn't left the house yet, I just need to hear their voice.

Unfortunately, no one picked up. It went straight to voicemail, "Um . . ." I started, "Hey, guys, it's my first day today and . . . I'm heading to work now, I'll do my best. Wish me luck." A smile crawled it's way on my face as I ended the call, I hope they're doing well.

I stood up and left the house, I locked the front door and walked through the lawn, the weather is great here and the air smells fresh. With a smile, I walked down the street and headed towards the school. Everyone's outside in their lawn, just talking to each other, how nice. I hope I'd fit in soon.

I got closer to school by every minute, then I noticed Rachel was just about to pass through the gate.

"Rachel!" I grinned and ran towards her while waving a hand.

She gave me a surprised look before it softened into a smile, "Good morning." She greeted.

"Morning!" I smiled as we headed towards the main doors and went inside.

"You nervous?" She asked.

"I don't really know," I mumbled as we reached the office, "I think I'm more excited."

She gave a laugh, "That's good."

I closed the door behind us as we got in the office, everyone was already here except David. Ryan, Jacob and Austin were gathered around the coffee machine and talking to each other while Lance was sitting on his chair. They each greeted us a 'good morning' while we smiled back in return before we made our way towards our assigned cubicles.

Of course, Byron is also here, but as usual, he looked busy and standoffish because of the papers he was scribbling at, I think they're the same as yesterday.

I sat down on my chair, the smile not leaving my face. He's still ignoring me, I noticed on the corner of my eyes that Austin was giving me a strange look though I just gave him a shrug in return. I scooted my chair closer to the desk and faced Byron, I can see his cold eyes turning into a scowl as he kept his attention on the papers. Oh, so he actually noticed my presence after all.

I smirked and leaned my head closer to the glass dividing the desks. If it wasn't for the glass, our heads would probably bump on each other . . . How long will he try to ignore me?

"Good morning, Byron." I smiled through the glass.

The atmosphere suddenly dropped, everyone's attention were on the two of us, even Byron had stopped writing yet he didn't move or glance at me. I looked over to Rachel and the guys and mouthed out 'what?' with a confused look on my face. Is it so strange to try and make friends with him? Maybe Byron just doesn't know how to approach people, right?

The door bursted open and David walked in looking all sweaty, "Hey, guys." He panted, oblivious from the tension in the room, "What?" He stopped.

"Where have you been?" I asked in curiosity while I twirled around in my chair, he is wearing a tracksuit and I don't think anyone would start a conversation either way.