Two Writing Groups

Silence. For a brief moment there is absolute silence in the classroom. All eyes turn to Lisa as if by themselves, just like mine. Immediately I see how her cheeks turn completely red and she looks ashamed at the table in front of her.

“No, that's not true” Lisa says in a weak voice, looking for help.

"Sounds like you would like him or someone who looks like our Zack very much" says Tanya provocatively and when I look around at the dark-skinned cheerleader, I see how she is having a great time.

“That's not true” Lisa replies and finally looks up. So when I look into her eyes, I see how they already shine wet.

"Oh you poor little virgin ..." Tanya begins but is immediately interrupted by Ms. Moreau.

"Tanya stop now. Please leave Lisa alone. It's pure fiction and everyone is free to write their thoughts the way they want and we as respectful groups don't laugh about anyone here, understand?" says Ms. Moreau emphatically, putting her hands on her hips, which tightens her blouse and pushes her medium-sized breasts forward. Unconsciously, I stare at my attractive teacher, fascinated, who at this moment only has eyes for her bad student.

"Yeah, okay" says Tanya with a puff.

"Good. And again for everyone, if the characters described have similarities with real people from your environment, it does not mean that this person is also meant. Means that Lisa definitely didn't want to describe Zack here, but simply highlighted the scene in the picture and a few concise characteristics” she says to finally close the subject. Our teacher looks at me for a very short moment and for a split second I like to see a short smile on her face. But before I can look closer at her, she has already turned away from me and taken her seat.

In the following half an hour we all continue to write our texts, during which Ms. Moreau looks over our shoulders from time to time. When she is with me and looks at my first draft, she just smiles at me and puts her hand on my shoulder for a very short moment. This brief touch literally chased a lightning bolt through my body, but as quickly as this feeling was there, it was gone again. A second later I feel bad for my absolutely uncontrolled feelings today and look at my girlfriend Madison, who looks at her note in silence. Overall, she has been damn silent since the action with Lisa and her story and has not said a word since then.

“So my dear ones, I think we're breaking up for today. Tomorrow we will continue and until then I would ask you to continue working on your texts in two groups. Group 1 Madison and Tanya, Group 2 Zack, Lisa and Victoria” says Ms. Moreau as she stands in front of us. Immediately I notice how Madison next to me looks up in horror.

"Ms. Moreau no, please not with that bitch" says Maddison angrily.

"I'm also not happy to work with Miss Perfect either" Tanya replies immediately, annoyed.

“And that's exactly why you two work together” says Ms. Moreau with a firm voice, making it clear that this is no longer discussed.

"Okay" says Madison dejected and looks at me sadly.

"Yes, how do we do that, where do we want to meet?" Says Victoria, interrupting the drama.

"I would say we can go to me, what do you mean, Zack?" Says Lisa in a lovely voice and mysteriously glares at me with her dark eyes.

"Sure" I say and give both of them a friendly smile, which they reply immediately.

"You will have a nice day" Madison suddenly hisses and jumps up next to me.

Lisa and I say “Maddi” as if from one mouth.

"Nothing Maddi, that's all shit" she swears and is already halfway out of the classroom.

"I'm coming to you, I've already spent one or the other hot night there" says Tanya and with one last pant, Madison storms out of the room for good.

"She will be okay" Lisa says encouragingly in my direction.

"Yes, I hope so, see you later" I say to the two girls and now set off on my own.

“Bye Ms. Moreau” I say to my teacher, who looks up briefly and gives me a charming smile.

“Bye Zack, have fun today” she says with a wink and with a pounding heart I leave the classroom.