Digimon Fan Fiction ❯ School Days ❯ Back Into The Swing Of Things ( Chapter 11 )

Author's Notes: What can I say it has been a while since I've updated. Tsk tsk on my part I'm such a terrible author sometimes. I have some news, for those who have not read my profile yet I am entering a fanfiction competition and am curious as to which story I should submit it is a maximum of 7000 words and I have a lot of editing to do on whatever story I submit and need help on to which one to submit, so please let me know what you think. I'm hoping to have this story all rapped up in the next few chapters, I never expected it to be this long or this popular! Last thing, I haven't thanked anyone for the reviews in a while so thank you everyone!!!!!!!!

 

Synopsis: Hikari is hired teacher at the local middle school; she quickly realizes that her dream job isn't really what she bargained for. Can Hikari make a difference in these children's lives?

 

Disclaimer: Me no own digimon, oh though how I wish I did!

 

School Days

By: Takerus Lost Angel

 

 

The alarm clock buzzed as a young brown hair photo technician rolled over. She sluggishly swatted at the clock until it was silenced. She slowly sat upward and smiled at the sleeping form beside her. “Wish me luck.” She whispered softly, causing the blonde to wrinkle his nose.

 

He squinted at the clock beside him. “Why are you up so early?” He yawned. “I thought you started at ten. It is quarter after six.”

 

“I know. I quit the photo lab job.”

 

“What?” Takeru shot up from his comfortable position in the bed. “How can you quit a job, when you have not even started there yet?”

 

She rolled her eyes. “I have a better job, so do not worry!” The brunette climbed out a bed and skipped towards the washroom. Takeru flopped back on the bed scratching his head as he watched his wife skip out of sight.

 

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Hikari scrambled around the room looking for her shoulder bag. `Where did I put it?' She thought as she stubbed her toe for the third time that morning. She opened the closet door and found it. Ironic how it is always in the last place you look. She shoved it full of books and papers, before heading to the kitchen.

 

She shoved some toast in the toaster and poured herself a glass of orange juice. As she was making her lunch her loving husband slowly walked into the kitchen. He carefully looked at his wife; she was dressed professionally in a brown skirt and burgundy sweater. He watched as she hummed to herself, she looked happy. A side of Hikari he had not seen in a very long time.

 

“Hikari, why are you up so early?”

 

“I told you I have to work silly.”

 

“But, you said you quit.”

 

Hikari gazed at her husband lovingly. “Trust me okay?”

 

“Hikari what are you talking about?” He questioned, beginning to become irritated with all the secrecy.

 

“Do you trust me?” She asked, growing irritated as well.

 

“Of course I trust you, but what has this have to do with anything?”

 

“I will explain everything, when I get home from work. Bye Takeru, I love you.” She hollered, as she slipped on her shoes and left the apartment.

 

The young woman briskly walked through the Odiba streets trying hard not to bump into people as she passed. She looked at her watch again; she had to make it there before anyone else did. She pushed open the large red doors and quickly walked down the halls. This was it, the time had finally come; no longer was Hikari Takashi going to run and hide.

 

She pushed open the door and shut it behind her, if this was going to work she needed to prepare. She walked up to the desk and placed some of her personal belongings, today she needed to make a good impression, this was going to make it or break it. She heard the warning bell ring, any second they would be walking into this room.

 

She patiently waited, slowly she could hear the soft chatter fill the halls on the other side of the door, she crossed her fingers and hopped it would work. The door slowly slid open and the voices stopped as they looked at the figure that stood before them.

 

“What the hell are you doing here?” Meitetsu yelped as he nearly walked into Asuna, who nearly crashed into Eito.

 

Katsu tried to push through the pile up. “What are you starring at Meitetsu?” She pouted.

 

“Come on! Do not just stand there; get in the classroom before you are late.” The teacher scolded.

 

The class quickly piled into the classroom taking their usual seats. The students looked at the woman before them as the teacher smiled.

 

“You're back?” Akiyuki groaned as he was last to walk into the classroom.

 

“It is so nice to see that you still all come to class on time.” She chirped as she handed out notebooks.

 

“What's this?” Saori questioned as she looked at the book in disgust.

 

“It is practice exams or do I have to remind you that you take the midterm exams in three weeks.”

 

“WHAT?” Tsukimi shrieked.

 

“Honestly, do I have to remind you about everything?” Hikari shook her head. “Just because I am gone a couple weeks you act as everything has gone down the drain. I do hope all of you did your holiday assignments, I expect to see them all on my desk by the end of the day.”

 

“What are you doing here?” Akiyuki shot from the back of the class.

 

“I am teaching, is that not obvious?” She shot back, crossing her arms.

 

“Wataru let you back?” Fukashi exclaimed, while lifting his head up off the desk.

 

Hikari rubbed the back of her head. “Not exactly.”

 

The class looked at her skeptically. “What do you mean not exactly?” Reiji questioned.

 

Hikari was about to open her mouth when she heard voices behind the door. She watched as the door slowly opened. She looked at Wataru, Wataru looked at her both trying their best to keep their cool.

 

Hikari turned her gaze to the shorter woman beside him. She smiled at her before speaking. Ko'nichi'wa, I am Takashi Hikari, I am A-7's sensei, Principal Wataru must of stopped at the wrong classroom. However, it was so nice of you to stop by; I guess I will be seeing you later.” Hikari turned her attention back towards the class, not once acknowledging Wataru.

 

“Hikari!” He bellowed. “What are you doing here?”

 

“I am teaching; what does it look like I am doing?” She seethed through grinded teeth.

 

“As far as I can remember, you quit!”

 

“Actually, your memory must be off, because I never remember quitting.” She narrowed her eyes. “From what I learnt you had informed my class that I had quit. I had done nothing of the sort.”

 

Wataru's face began to turn red from frustration. “I WANT YOU IN MY OFFICE NOW!” He screamed.

 

“No Wataru! I am not going anywhere.” She turned to the girl beside him. “I am so sorry, you have to see this. At least in doing so, you will know what you are getting yourself into.”

 

“Hikari, that's enough!”

 

“No Wataru, you shove it!” Hikari covered her mouth in shock; she never talked to people in that manner.

 

The class cheered excitedly. “GO TAKASHI! GO!”

 

“I am not going to sit back and let you act like an ass! It was even you who said that you can not handle this class! Do you honestly think that this person will last, you could not even keep their last teach for a week.” She inhaled heavily, trying to calm herself. “With me these kids have a chance.”

 

Hikari glared at Wataru, Wataru glared at Hikari. Both were about to open their mouth when a voice interrupted them.

 

“Takashi-sensei, I am my notebooks for you to correct.” Both adults turned to the teen that spoke up. Akiyuki stood up holding his book out towards the teacher. He walked forward hitting Meitetsu as he passed.

 

“Ouch, what da hell did you do dat for?” He cursed while rubbing his head. Akiyuki gave his fellow classmate a stern gaze. “Uh, yeah, I've gots mine too!” He stood up and followed Akiyuki's lead.

 

“I have mine too!” Reiji chirped as he stood up.

 

“I have mine done as well!” Asuna exclaimed.

 

One by one the class stood forward holding their homework assignments. “Wataru, you like to make deals, so I've got a deal for you.” Akiyuki glared at the principal.

 

Wataru cocked his brow in interest. “Go on.”

 

“Fine, temporarily hire Takashi back until the midterm results, if everyone in the class scores an `A' then Takashi's continues to teach for the remainder of the year.”

 

Wataru stroke his chin in contemplation. “I'm not so sure about this proposition.”

 

“Okay, on top of that Meitetsu and I will wash your car for a month and wash the chalkboards once a month.”

 

“Don't you go volunteering me!” Meitetsu warned.

 

Wataru smirked. “Alright, but if one single one of you does not get an `A' I will talk to the other school boards and can assure that your beloved teacher will never teach in this district again.”

 

“That's not a fair!” The remaining students argued.

 

“It is a deal.” Hikari spoke, causing the students to silence. Wataru nodded before exiting the classroom. Hikari exhaled heavily; finally she was back where she belongs. She looked lovingly at the class before her. “Well if we all want `A's' then we have got our work cut out for us.”

 

“Takashi-sensei, I have a confession.” Meitetsu whispered. Hikari nodded at him to continue. “I didn't actually finish my winter break assignment.”

 

“Neither did I.” Asuna chirped.

 

“None of us did.” Akiyuki confessed.

 

Hikari rolled her eyes, as she handed out some papers. “I should have known. We will keep this a secret between us, Wataru does not need to know.” She looked at the clock on the wall. “You have ten minutes to complete this exercise.”

 

“What?!” Everyone groaned.

 

“You may begin now!”

 

Author's Notes: Well that's it for now, one more minor and one more major plot twist to come. I hope you all like the characters so far, because something sad is going to happen! Won't reveal anymore, hope you all like the story so far! Until next time guys, keep writing!