Professor | Johnny Depp [Complete]

Chapter Eighteen | Professor

Ember's POV:

The morning brought gray skies and the soft chirps of birds. I rubbed the sleep from my eyes to find Johnny snoring softly next to me. My insides melted when I realized his arms were still wrapped around me even though we weren't in the same position we fell asleep in. My phone buzzed on the bedside table and I wondered who could be texting me at this time. Then the horrible events of last night came rushing back to me. 'Maybe it's my dad. I hope nothing bad has happened to him.' I thought inside of my head as I reached for my phone. When I turned the screen on I saw that I had a message from Onyx.

Onyx: Your dad came back around three thirty this morning. I pretended to be asleep and heard him go upstairs. I assume he's in his room.

Me: I just woke up. I'll get ready and wake Johnny up so we can all make some breakfast. I think it's best if we let my dad sleep; let him wake up whenever he wakes up.

Onyx: I agree. I'm gonna take a quick shower and change before brewing a pot of coffee. See you in a few.

Me: Okay.

After sitting my phone back down tried getting up without waking Johnny up, but that's didn't work. He stirred and groaned slightly as he rubbed the sleep from my eyes. "Morning." He said in his cute morning voice. "Morning." I replied before telling him what Onyx has told me. He let me take a shower before he did. The two of us walked downstairs once we were dressed and found Onyx in the kitchen. I volunteered to cool breakfast and Johnny sat the table for four even though my dad wasn't up yet. All of us just wanted to make a good impression on my dad after what had happened yesterday. None of us wanted to see him in a bad mood. 'What if he already called the headmaster and told him about Johnny and I? What will happen if he did? Will I kicked out of college?' I wondered inside of my head as I made us pancakes and sausage. Once the food was finished we joined each other at the table and filled our plates. All three of us ate in uncomfortable silence. Neither one of us wanted to talk. I honestly don't think I could have talked even if I wanted to. The worry in my mind felt like a physical weight that was resting on my shoulders. If anything happens to Johnny I don't think I'd ever be able to forgive myself, because it would be my fault. The sound of footsteps on the stairs made us look up at each other with wide, terrified eyes. My heart was pounding in my chest and my stomach filled with anxiety. When my dad walked into the kitchen I turned to face him. There were dark circles under his red and puffy looking eyes. His clothes were the ones he had on yesterday, and they were wrinkled. ' He probably went to sleep in them.' I thought inside of my head as I took in his appearance. "Would... would you like some coffee?" I asked him curiously, breaking the awkward silence. "Yeah, sure." He replied in a hoarse sounding voice. Onyx and Johnny filed his plate with pancakes and sausage. I sat a cup of hot coffee down next to his breakfast as he was sitting down at the table. Johnny, Onyx, and I made eye contact every once in a while as we continued eating. The three of us were finished before my dad, which wasn't a big surprise; we all started eating before he did. "I'm going to build a snowman out in the back yard. I think the cold fresh air will do me some good." Onyx said as he stood up and placed his plate and coffee mug into the sink. He left the kitchen and I figured he was getting his coat and shoes on so he could go outside. Deep down I knew he just wanted my dad and I to work everything out before things got our of hand. "I think I should probably get back to my apartment." Johnny said, but my dad stopped him from getting up. "No, I need to talk to you two." My dad said, and we turned our attention on him. The front door opened and closed before my dad started talking again. I wasn't sure why he didn't want Onyx to hear what he had to say, especially since I'd end up telling him later anyway. "Last night I drove around to clear my head and do some thinking. Eventually I ended up at the Churchill pub on Warrior street. After a couple drinks I realized I kinda overreacted when I saw the two of you kiss each other." He said, looking up from his half eaten breakfast. "Dad-" I started, but he cut me off. "No, just listen to me." He said, and I nodded to let him know he could continue. "What bothered me the most was the age gap between the two of you. It's not like society is going to accept a fifty five year old man dating a twenty two year old girl. But... then I started to realize how close you two actually are. The two of you are so happy together, and I guess... I guess I realized what a monster I'd be if I tore you two apart." He said, letting a out a deep sigh as he ran a hand down his tired face. "What I'm trying to say is that I want you two to be together if you're happy. And I promise not to say a word about your relationship to anyone. But if you hurt my daughter, I'll burn your life like a cane field in a high wind." My dad said with a serious look in his eyes. "I absolutely understand. I'd never even dream of hurting her." Johnny said as he took my hand in his and stroked the top of it with his thumb. I thanked my dad and gave him a big hug. I felt so happy that all the worry inside of me had melted away. "If you'll excuse me. I think I'll take a shower and get some proper sleep." My dad said before he walked back upstairs. I couldn't help the smile that was on my face as Johnny and I cleaned up the dishes. When we were finished we joined Onyx outside, who was indeed building a snowman. I told him everything my dad said, and a huge smile spread across his face. "Thank god!! Now we can go back to normal, and you two don't have to hide your love for each other. Well... you won't have to hide it when you're around your dad any more." Onyx replied. Even though Johnny and I had to hide our relationship from everyone else, I couldn't help but feel happy. I have the greatest friend, the perfect boyfriend, and the best dad anyone could ask for! The three of us built snowmen and ended up getting into a snowball fight. It was unfair to Johnny, especially since it was two against one. Unfortunately I let my guard down midway into the snowball fight and was overpowered by Johnny. But I think I'd be lying if I said it wasn't on purpose. He trapped my against the snowbank, so he was hovering over me. Looking up at him I couldn't help but notice how handsome he looked at this angle. Honestly he looks handsome at any angle. We closed the distance between us and captured each other's lips in a soft kiss. It felt so good not having to hide how we feel towards each other as much as we had to. It felt so freeing.

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Winter faded into spring and spring into summer. Onyx and I passed all of our college classes, which was a huge relief to the both of us. I honestly didn't think I was going to pass a couple of my classes last semester. My dad finally finalized the divorce from my mother as well. You could say that things were going pretty good for us at the moment. The sky was blue with a couple white clouds floating past. "Hey, I brought you a beer." I said to Onyx as I sat down in the grass beside of him. "Thanks." He replied before we opened our beers and took a drink of the cold liquid. Once the spring semester of college ended he actually ended up moving in with us. I thought he'd be going back to England, but he said he didn't have a family to go back to. I felt sorry for him even though he told me not to. "I'm really glad I met you, Ember. You and your father gave me a family I can call my own. Ever since I met you you felt more like a long lost sister rather than a friend." He said and a rush of happiness filled me up. I admitted that he always felt like the brother I never had. Honestly I didn't think I was missing anything in my life until I met him. I felt the same way when I met Johnny, but that's a little different. Johnny made me fall in love in a way I never thought was possible. As if on cue, he walked into the back yard with my dad. "There's your Prince charming." Onyx joked with a smile on his face, which made me smile as well. He got up off of the grass to help my dad cook dinner. We were having a nice barbecue since it's Johnny's fifty sixth birthday today. I never thought I'd ever get a boyfriend, let alone a boyfriend that's older than my dad. But I was completely blind to his age. All that really mattered was the way he made me feel. I stood up and walked towards him so I could give him a hug. "Happy birthday." I said as I snuggled into his chest. The whole back yard was decorated for his special day, and I really hoped he enjoyed the party we organized for him. "Thanks sweetheart." He said before kissing my temple. After we broke the hug we sat down on the grass. He wanted me sit between his legs so I did, and he wrapped his arms around me. "I love you so much, Ember." He said as he gently tightened his arms around me. I leaned my back into his chest and looked back at him slightly. "I love you too, professor." I said with a small smile. He chuckled lightly before nuzzling his cute nose against mine. We kissed each other and I just knew we were going to live a wonderful life together.

THE END

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