The Teacher

“Leo, would you mind staying back? I need to have a word with you.” Leo’s teacher called out to him, making him freeze on his way out like a deer-in-headlights.

Adjusting his bag on his shoulders, Leo reluctantly turned back around. Others continued to file out the room, sparing him a few curious glances and murmurs. He did his best to somewhat ignore it, instead opting to distract himself by observing the layout of the room. Similar to Earth lecture theatres, rows of desks and chairs filled the centre, reminding him of some movie theatres, only if they were structured for educational purposes.

Eventually everyone left the classroom, leaving just Leo and his teacher all alone. The latter gestured for him with her talon to come closer to the front of the classroom, waiting patiently until he made his way down the steps and right in front of her desk. Once he was up close, Leo is able to take in the sight of one of his morning lecturers sitting down at her seat.

His teacher, otherwise known as Miss Rian, like nearly every Turian had almost pale white skin with a hint of brown and greyish white scales decorating her face. Two crimson strips of paint trailed on either side of her cheeks, running under her eyes and pointing to her nostrils. She also had another small line of paint across her nose near the bottom. And unlike most male Turians she lacked the crest of horns and possessed piercing violet cat-like eyes.

“Is something wrong, Miss Rian?” He asked hesitantly, tugging at the straps of his bag nervously.

“No nothings wrong,” She reassured him with a smile. “I just wanted to ask how you’ve been adjusting so far.”

He raised a confused eyebrow. “Adjusting?” Leo questioned.

Miss Rian smiled knowingly. “I understand it’s hard being the only human in the class.” She said, getting straight to the point.

Was it really that obvious?

Leo sheepishly rubbed the back of his neck. “Oh, yeah well, it’s fine really.” He says, chuckleing awkwardly at the end.

“Is it?”

Like a prey caught in the eyes of a predator, Leo remained frozen as Miss Rian stood up from her desk. With her fully standing up, he’s able to see her wearing the standard teacher uniform Turians wear consisting of red fabric trailing around her neck, along with a black button coat that trails down the right side of her body. They’re are also white patches of fabric on her shoulders and thighs, followed by black sleeves and boots reaching up above her knees.

He also couldn’t help letting his eyes wander over his teacher's slim form, gazing over how her uniform hugged her tightly and how hypnotising those lean long legs were. When spending a majority of your time at a school meant for Turians you can’t help but appreciate the certain aspects of them, especially those hips. He almost didn’t notice the fact her own eyes never left his own, staring with an amused glint.

She walked around her desk with an elegant stride in her steps, before eventually settling on the edge of the desk in front of him. And still remaining a few inches taller than him… much to his annoyance.

She leans back casually, resting her three-fingered hands on the desk. “A young promising student like yourself shouldn’t have to be worried all day. Care to share what’s on your mind?” Miss Rian asked.

Leo glanced away, mentally debating with himself on whether he should really tell her what’s bothering him. He’s never been the type to share his feelings all that often, preferring to keep things bottled and simply move on. And it’s not like he doesn’t trust her or anything, Miss Rian always told the class she cared about their well-being and had all their best interests in mind.

Perhaps he’s just a bit surprised that it extends to him as well.

“Thank you for the offer, but I wouldn’t want to bother you.” He tells Miss Rian, smiling appreciatively.

“Leo,” She spoke sternly. “It’s no bother at all. Whatever is troubling you, I want to help. But I can only do that if you let me.”

His back stiffened at the tone of her voice, which left no room for arguments other than a yes or no. He’s torn between giving in and spilling everything to her or keeping it to himself like usual, worried about what her response would be.

In the end he decided…