Why hello Ms.Easterling (dixison)

Anna

Dixie POV

It was time for the big game and my nerves were driving me mad. This is our very last game before it's all done and graduation is right around the corner. I can't believe it. I take my position and we all begin the game. Time went so slow and it seemed as if this game was taking forever. I look at the stands and see Addison, my parents, sister and Anna. They were all cheering me on and all I wanted to do was make them proud.

I hit the ball and I went for the home run but the other team got the ball and threw it back before I could get to the final marker. I groan in frustration before the other team goes into the batter's position. After they were done it was my turn again and we were two points behind. Come on I need to do this.

The ball was thrown to me and I hit it and it goes flying. I start running and running until my lungs were hurting but I ran. I touched the last marker and we had done it. My team starts screaming and I start dancing.
"Woohoo!" I shout and I hug all of the girls. We had done it, we had won the finally game. We run to couch and all do a group hug before pulling apart and I rush over to my parents. They hug me tight.
"You were incredible!" My mom says and I smile.

I look over at Anna and I hug her before pulling apart. Her face was very pale.
"Anna are you alright?" I say as the worry starts to kick in. She nods her head slightly and I could she wasn't okay. She looks down and then everything just came crashing down. Anna collapsed to the ground and I went straight down to her.
"Anna!" I shout as I look at my best friend who was passed out on the ground.
"Help please someone help!" I shout tears already forming in my eyes.

I hold Anna's body close to me as the tears start falling.
"Anna come on, please don't leave me" I say softly to her brushing away her Auburn colored hair away from her face.

* * *

I sit in the waiting room numb from head to toe. I was holding my breath as the wait to hear from Anna's parents on what happened was driving me insane. My parents were holding each other in the seats in front of me and my sister and Avani were doing the same thing. I was alone holding myself as I was curled up in a ball so that my knees were by my chest. My heart was weeping.

"Dix" I turn my head and see Addison standing there and my emotions take over and I start crying. I run to her and wrap my arms around her, burying my head into her neck.
"It's okay Dixie everything is going to be okay" she says holding onto me tight. She kisses the side of my head and strokes my back up and down.
"Hey Dixie" I turn around and see Anna's parents standing there. They were both crying and my heart broke more.

"She wants to see you" I nod my head and look at Addison who nodded her head and I let go of her and walk with Anna's parents. We stop at Anna's hospital door and I look at them.
"She wants to be the one to tell you what's wrong" I nod my head and open and close the door. I look over at Anna who was already looking at me. She smiled weakly. Her face was so pale and she just looked so weak, so vulnerable. I walk over to her and sit on the chair beside her.

"Anna..." I say already feeling the tears start to fall.
"I know" she says looking at me.
"What happened?" I say and Anna sighs.
"I got HIV...that turned into AIDS" she says and I look at her.
"H-how?" I say and Anna looks away from me.
"From dirty syringes from the drugs I did and I...I had sex with someone for money when I was homeless and they must of given it to me" she says and my heart breaks for her.

"But you're going to be okay right, like a lot of people can live with AIDS?" I say and Anna looks back at me.
"I hope so" she says and she starts crying. I get up and lean down and hug her tight. She hugs me back and we both just cry with each other.

* * *

It's been a rough few days. Anna was still in the hospital and I was forced to go back to school even though I'd much rather be by Anna's side. I drag my feet as I walk down the corridor with my hoodie head on and my face probably looked terrible as I hadn't slept well. I see the principal and I look back down before I bump into someone and it was my principal.
"Sorry sir" I say and he gives me a small smile.
"Dixie I know things are hard right now for you but can you please come with me to my office" I frown but nod my head.

I follow him down the corridor and into his office when he closes the door.
"Take a seat" he says and I put my backpack on the ground before taking a seat and removing my hoodie head. He takes a seat in front of me with his hand together.
"Dixie I know you're a good kid I mean you did extremely well in your finals but something came up" I frown and he takes out an envelope before taking something out of it and putting it in front of me.

My heart stops. There was a picture of Addison and I kissing at the locker room from the other day. I just continue starting at the picture my mouth going dry.
"I've already talked to Ms.Easterling but I needed to address it with you as well" I just stare at the photo not knowing what to say. Could my life get any worse?

"Look Dixie your not in trouble and after everything you are finishing school in a week but I will have to phone your parents but for your safety I'm going to keep this all quiet. Okay?" I look up and nod my head.
"I'm sorry Dixie" he says and I nod my head again. I couldn't speak.
"You're free time go" he says and I get up and grab my backpack and put my hoodie head back on before walking out.

I stop in the corridor feeling overwhelmed. I look up and see Addison coming out of her classroom holding a box of her things. We make eye contact before she looks away and walks away.

Addison POV

Earlier....

"You wanted to see me sir?" I say as I head into the principals office.
"Yes Addison take a seat" I take a seat and cross my legs.
"Something came up that I would like to address with you" I nod my head and he takes out an envelope and puts a picture of Dixie and I kissing at the girls locker room. I freeze and swallow hard before looking back up to look at Mr. Evans.

"Sir" I say not knowing what to say. What do I say in this type of situation. He sighs and leans back on his chair.
"I'm sorry sir I really am" he nods his head.
"So it's true then" I bite my bottom lip before nodding my head.
"Yes sir" he sighs again.
"Look Addison you know this relationship is extremely inappropriate but since I really like you and the kids adored you I'll keep this between us. I'll tell the school board that you quit and that you weren't fired" I look down.

"Thank you sir" I say biting the inside of my cheek.
"Addison I'm sorry it had to end this way" he says and I look up.
"No sir I'm sorry that I got to involved I should of been more careful and distant" I say and he shakes his head.
"You can't help who you fall for" he says and I sigh and run a hand through my hair.
"You have today to pack up your things" I nod my head.

"Can I still go to graduation I really want to see the kids go up there?" I say and he looks at me.
"Fine but not as a teacher" I nod my head.
"Thank you" I say and get up. Right as I was about to walk out he talked.
"Do you love her Ms.Easterling?" I turn around and look him in the eyes.
"Yes, I love her so much it hurts" I say and he nods his head.
"Good bye Addison" he says and gives me a small smile.

"Good bye sir" I say and walk out. I can't believe it I just got fired but after everything I asked for it when I fell in love with Dixie.