It's been exactly a year since Rachel Stevens decided to move to Brookfield Heights, Michigan where one of her friends had a job at a school and a nice house for her. Her friend knew in how much pain Rachel was and she wanted to help in a way, so, this was the best way.
And she loved it. She was so happy here. The kids were amazing and sweet with her, everyone loved her here and she loved all of them. She thought it would be more difficult to teach kids but no, she was wrong, it was easier. She couldn't deny it, she missed her old students but they were better without her.
"Miss Stevens?"
Rachel looked up to find Ozzy staring at her, she smiled. "What's up, Oz?"
"I know this is none of my uh...how do people say it? None of my...concerns?"
"Business?"
"Yes! That! But um...are you single?" Oz tilted his head to the side with a curious and questioning look on his face.
Rachel couldn't help but chuckle. "Um...yes, I am. Why would you ask that?"
Oz shook his head. "Just asking."
Rachel nodded and sighed. "Alright then. Are you?"
Oz eyes widened. "I'm too young, Miss! Ewk!"
"I'm gonna take that as a yes." Rachel chuckled. "You say that now but...soon you'll have your eye on someone." She winked at him.
Oz shook his head. "I'll see you tomorrow, Miss Stevens!" He grabbed his backpack and ran out of the classroom.
Rachel laughed and shook her head. As she stood up and started gathering her things, she saw a note laying just beside her bag. She furrowed her brows and took the note, opening it.
'I think you're beautiful'
The teacher felt a shiver ran down her spine. Who left this?
"The card says, 'Secret Admirer.'" She furrowed her brows.
She knew her students thought wonders of her but...they didn't have such a beautiful handwriting. They wouldn't leave this. Rachel looked around and sighed. Well, she was thankful and she wished she could thank anyone who left this for her.
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As she made the way to her car, she looked up and found Oz running to his mother. Rachel's breath hitched as she saw her. Since the first day she came to this school, she found Ally being completely stunning, she was so gorgeous and she looked like she was a nice person.
She only got one chance to talk to her, when they introduced her as the new teacher and she never got the chance again. Oz was such a good kid that she knew she'd never had to call her for bad behavior or so.
Rachel shook her head and noticed she was still staring at Ally who was also staring at her. The teacher felt her cheeks burning as Ally waved at her and smiled. Rachel did the same and looked at the floor, walking as fast as she could to her car. Get your shit together.
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It's been exactly a month since Rachel has been receiving these mysterious notes. She tried to pay attention and catch the person who has been leaving them, but she had no luck. She was becoming tired to the point where she really just wanted to go check the cameras and end all of this.
The notes had become in a way letters where it described just how beautiful they thought Rachel was and how sweet and nice she was. So that was a hint. They know each other. She was sure it was someone from school. It had to be.
So today, unlike the others, she stayed hidden behind the door, hoping this anonymous person would show up with a new note.
She waited for 20 minutes and nothing. About to give up, she felt someone pushing the door a little. She peeked a little to see who it was a found a small figure walking to her desk.
"Oz?" Rachel asked softly as she closed the door.
Oz turned to look at her with a hint of scare in his face. "M-Miss Stevens...I-"
"You're the one who has been leaving those notes?" Rachel walked slowly to him, trying not to scare him more. "I'm not mad, Oz. If that's what you think."
"I-I am but...I-I'm not the one w-who writes them."
"And you know the person who writes them?" Oz nodded. "Will you tell me?"
Oz swallowed hard but smiled. "What if I brought them here?"
Rachel felt a shiver ran down her spine. She cleared her throat and nodded. Oz smiled and ran outside the classroom. Rachel walked to her desk and picked the note, opening it and smiling.
'I really cannot resist it anymore, I really want to talk to you and ask you out. I would love to hear your voice and see you from close, be able to put a smile on that beautiful face.'
Rachel blushed and giggled. Who was this person? She was curious but scared at the same time. She heard someone clearing their throat behind her. She froze but managed to turn around to find a beautiful brunette woman standing at the door.
"Hello, Miss Stevens."
Rachel gasped. "Y-You are um...y-you are Ozzy's m-"
"Mom. Yes. Ally." Ally smiled and bit her lip. "I'm so sorry if I've made you uncomfortable for this but...I didn't find a better way to tell you all this."
The teacher felt her heart beating fast and she couldn't help but smile. "You didn't." She shook her head. "I was just...not expecting you. I've seen you...many times and...I confess I think the same about you." She smiled.
Ally blushed and smiled. "Well...how about a date? If you don't mind dating a mom of one of your students."
Rachel shook her head. "I don't mind. As long as Oz doesn't mind."
"Let's just say it was actually his idea." Ally smirked.
Rachel chuckled. "Very smart kid."
"Yeah he is." Ally bit her lip. "So?"
"Is Friday okay? 7?"
"Perfect. I'll cook for you at my restaurant, if that's okay."
Rachel nodded. "Perfect." She smiled.
"Well...then, Miss Stevens, I'll see you on Friday." Ally smiled.
Rachel grabbed her things and walked closer to Ally. "See you on Friday." She leaned in and gave her a tiny kiss on the cheek, winking at her before leaving. Ally blushed.
On the hallway, she saw Oz and she smiled at him. "Thank you, Oz. I'll see you tomorrow in class." She winked at him and chuckled, leaving the kid smiling.
Oz smiled and looked up at his mom as he felt her hand being placed on his shoulder. "I take that as she said yes."
"Oh she did." Ally looked down at his son and high fived him, hugging him afterwards.
