•Imagines: Anne with an E•

•Billy: 2•

"Y/n, stand up and tell me the answer of the x please", called out Mr. Philips.

"The answer is 14.3 sir"

"Now thats a clever student"

You sat down, quite satisfied that you had gotten the answer right. You were one of the smartest in class, along with Anne and Gilbert.

•••

It was lunch time and you were picking up your books when Mr. Philips called you.

You saw that Billy was there as well.

"Y/n as you can see you are doing pretty well in school, and I would like you to tutor Billy"

You didn't know how you felt, you loved helping people, but Billy always bothered you, but it didn't matter it's not like you were going to say no to Mr. Philips, he would be furious if you did, so you may as well get the best of this situation.

"Of course", you smiled.

"Thank you, now head along"

You took your coat and hat and put them on, and so did Billy, you both headed outside.

"So, I guess you are stuck with me", said Billy.

"Lucky me", you said laughing.

"You can come to my house to study if you prefer", he offered.

"Sure", you agreed.

•••

You got to Billy's house, and saw how big his house was, it was filled with expensive things everywhere. The Andrews were one of the richest families in Avonlea.

"We can seat in the parlor, if you want", offered Billy.

You sat down, "We should start"

"Yea...", you could tell he was nervous.

You explained to him some math for about twenty minutes when he sighed.

"I can't do this, I am just now good at it!", he said sadly.

"Yes you can! You just need practice, that's all", you said trying to confort him.

"You don't get it, I am not smart like you, and even if I was I can't..."

"What do you mean you can't?"

"I mean boys aren't supposed to be all smart, they should be cool and play sports, and shouldn't be caught reading a book and stuff"

"Why is it that boys think that by showing their feelings and emotions they are weak?"

"It just is"

"No, it's what you think, for example, Gilbert always has his head in a book, and he doesn't seem to have trouble with what they think of him"

"That's the thing, he's Gilbert, and everyone just loves him for no apparent reason, but I bet that if someone ever caught me studying it would be totally different"

"But why?"

He thought for a moment, "I am not sure, I guess... I have a reputation"

"Billy, being though, mean, and not showing your feelings doesn't make you a man"

He kept quiet, deep in thought.

"I best get going or mother will get worried", you spoke after a while.

"Of course, thank you for helping out", you could still see him thinking.

•••

It was the next day and you were waiting for Mr. Philips to come in to start the class.

Billy came in with his friends and headed directly towards Anne.

"Hey- " he stopped, thought for a moment, and then his body relaxed and his expression changed, "You dropped your pencil"

Everyone was shocked, Billy even looked shocked himself.

•••

After class, you went to get your milk from the stream.

Billy was outside in front of the door, waiting for someone.

"Hey um y/n can I talk to you?", he asked approaching you.

"Yea, sure"

He led you to the back of the schoolhouse, away from everyone so no one would hear.

"I want to change... but I don't know how"

"I am glad Billy, I really am, and don't worry I'll help you", you smiled and so did Billy.

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