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The Disappearing Teacher

a student/teacher fic

 The bell rang and students began to disperse from each of their classes, filling in the empty hallways. Kuroko was walking down the hall while reading a novel. "Tetsu-sensei~" You ran up and hugged him from behind. When he turned around, his face exhibited his surprise. "You're wondering how I found you but you know what, I'll always find you." You grinned.

Kuroko merely shook his head with a resigned smile. He was already used to your ridiculous antics. After all, for his birthday, you had gifted him a huge bouquet of flowers with a song. During Monday morning assembly. In front of everyone. Including the principal. Then for Valentine's Day, you had given him honmei chocolates, which he had to accept because you had started crying in front of the student body. Not to mention, the countless times you charged down the hall just to say hi to him. Although it was a bit awkward, he was flattered by your determination. "[Name]-san, you're not allowed to do that okay." He patted a book against your head. "Go to class."

"Yes, sensei!" You grinned cheekily and ran ahead to catch up with a few of your friends. 

Sakura, being one of your closest friends, rolled her eyes. "You have an unhealthy obsession with our new classical literature teacher."

"It's not unhealthy if it's with Tetsu-sensei." You sighed dreamily at the thought of his calming, oceanic eyes. "He's the best. He's so smart and quiet and patient."

"He has to patient to deal with you," Sakura noted with a smirk. You stuck your tongue out at her.

~~~ TIME SKIP ~~~

"Tetsu-sensei, here ya go." You handed him the class' notebooks for literature. He looked up from whatever he was doing under the table. He had this slight look of panic so you narrowed your eyes suspiciously at him. "What are you doing?" You tried to peek under the table but he swiftly moved his body to hide whatever it was. Your eyes widen when you realized. "Sensei, are you doing inappropriate things at school?! I am so disappointed in you now," the drama queen in you was released as you faked a faint.

He shook his head in panic but also laughed lightly, "No, no. It's nothing like that." He had that rare smile that could pierce right through your heart like Cupid's arrow. You felt like fainting for real. Kuroko shifted aside to let you get a glimpse of whatever was under the table. 

Bark.

What? You blinked several times to see a puppy inside a bag under the table. It was panting excitedly when Kuroko tossed a small treat, which it easily gulped down. That was when you realized the color of its eyes. "Ah, its eyes look like yours! He looks like you!" Pause. "Not that you look like a dog even though you are as cute as a puppy but it just looks like you."

He laughed, "It's no surprise. Its father was named Nigou back in my high school days. This is Nigou Junior."

"Ah, so kawaii!" You grinned, crouching down and patting your thighs. Nigou Junior jumped out of the bag and bounced over to you. It leapt onto your thighs and started to lick your face enthusiastically. You laughed at his zeal, "Stop it. Down, boy." Then it moved on to Kuroko who petted him lightly. "Wait, why are you hiding him?"

"My friend couldn't dog-sit him today so I had to bring it to school. We're not allowed to bring pets in," he explained while stroking Nigou's soft fur. That's right. No wonder sensei fed it when all the other teachers were gone.

"I see," you murmured thoughtfully. He just gave you another reason to be even more in love with him. 

Kuroko was smiling happily at the dog in his arms. Really, he looked so young. He was only 23 after all and you were 17. Although some might disapprove of the age difference, you never really thought about it if you were really in love with someone else. Maybe at that moment it was only infatuation, but, day by day, you grow to like him even more with his kindness and, of course, his constant disappearances. Not that it worked on you because you followed him with your eyes wherever he went.

"Sensei," you started. "You're really vulnerable right now that I want to attack you."

"Eh, why?" He curiously asked.

Too cute. Too cute. You couldn't take it. "Stop being so adorable! I'm going back to class before I kiss you." You jumped to your feet.

He blushed slightly at the comment and shook his head, "That would be terribly inappropriate."

"Right," you rolled your eyes, not really caring. 

"Oh, here. Give me your hand." He really shouldn't have said that when he was on his knees and you were standing up. So much hope. You opened up a hand to him and he placed something in it. When you looked at it, you realized that it was [favorite flavor] candy. Your favorite. 

"Thank you, sensei! I'll cherish this always." You practically sparkled in front of him before giving a wave and giddily heading back to class.

Back in class, classical literature was next so your friends watched you bouncing from wall to wall in excitement, anticipating Kuroko's entrance. "Really, [name], you behave like this yet you're one of the best students in the school. I wonder what Kuroko-sensei thinks of you," Sakura gave a 'ha ha ha'. 

"Settle down everyone." The whole class turned to the source of the voice.

The room was flooded with "EHHHHH." One of the guys called out, "Tetsu-sensei, how long have you been standing there?!"

"Around six minutes."

"WHAAAAAT?"

When everyone finally sat in their respective seats, he began. "So, I have results from your previous test. The highest in class was a 98% by [name]."

You happily skipped to the front and announced shamelessly, "I only get high grades to have you call out my name, sensei." The class groaned at your cheesiness but you ignored them and grinned at him.

Kuroko let out a "pft", trying to suppress his laughter. "Alright, [name]-san. Sit back down." 

"She's so desperate," a guy laughed in the back, followed by his friends.

You blushed and hid in embarrassment, stuffing your paper into your bag. Kuroko, noticing your discomfort, continued, "Well, [guy's name] didn't really get the best grade." They all stopped and it was their turn to hide. "Please do not make fun of others who try their hardest to achieve the best." He nodded then moved on to the next names.

The blood seemed to have risen to your face, warming it. Ah, he was really the best. You really couldn't help but fall for him. This was ridiculous. You had to do something about it asap. That was it. You were finally going to confess. Maybe you weren't his favorite student but you must've hold a special place somewhere within him. Right?

 ~~~ TIME SKIP ~~~

After school, you waited inside the classroom until everyone else left. Your friends left you with "good luck"-s and thumbs up. Your knee bounced endlessly out of nervousness and while you waited for his shift to end, you read a novel.

An hour or so later, a voice called out, "[Name]-san, why haven't you gone home?" Kuroko appeared beside you.

You almost screamed. It had been a while since he gave you an ambush like that. "Tetsu-sensei, you surprised me."

He only smiled back at you. 

"Sensei," you stood up, taking his hand. He jolted a bit in surprise. "I like you. A lot." Your face was tomato red by then and your heart thudded in your ears. "Will you consider me—"

"I'm sorry," he pulled his hand away. Your heart dropped. "I'm a teacher and you're a student. There is nothing more." You didn't even dare look up to see his face. If you did, you might end up crying. "Please go home safely." He nodded and then you heard the sound of the classroom door closing. 

God, even though you had expected it, it still hurt like a bitch.

(to be continued)