omg i actually like all those ideas...help. coteachers where she tries to help him out or he's too delinquent, or student where she's a perfect student but also too nerdy for him as a teacher or delinquent student elmo
makes them coteachers so they can make out i mean what (lmk if i gotta edit!)
[ anyone who knows elmott for long enough knows that he's not cut out for teaching, at least, not in the traditional sense. he has the face of a gangster and the mouth of a sailor, feeling more at home in ripped shorts and a tank than in slacks and a button up. but anyone who has known him for that long also knows that he's always been surprisingly good with kids despite his gruff demeanor, able to connect with even the rowdiest of students and bringing their grades up to passing. no one really knows how he does it and neither does he, but then, he didn't exactly think he'd actually end up being a high school chemistry teacher in the first place. life just enjoys throwing shit at him from time to time and he has no choice but to roll with the punches.
as much as he complains and yells at his students, elmott does care for them in his own way. which is why he's still in his classroom on a friday long after class has been left out, working on next week's lesson plan while writing up progress reports to turn into the dean later. he's always dreaded the paperwork part of teaching the most, dropping his pen on top of the stack of papers as he leans back in his chair, kicking his feet up on the desk with a deep sigh.
maybe if he takes a small nap, no one will notice. ]
[Sometimes, the best teachers are those who break the mold completely. In this case, that's Elmott. By far, he is one of the most popular teachers they have ever seen. Perfect students want to join his class. Delinquents are cleaning themselves up because they want to do him proud. He says he's not cut out for teaching, and yet, he would talk to parents, take time off from his own free time? She's sure he's better than he would like to admit.
When she sees him in his office, walking past because she was ready to head home, she noticed that he's still there, working. Was he about to take a nap? She wanders over, about to check up on him, to see if he's still awake while he's stretched out and relaxing like this.]
[ he's somehow become one of the most popular teachers to date and elmott doesn't even know how it happened. he can sort of understand how the delinquents have taken to him, once upon a time he was in those same shoes and he'd be damned if he gave up on them like most of his teachers did to him at their age. he can't speak for the others, however, but he's always made it a point to treat all his students equally no matter what kind of background they may come from.
he's not cut out for teaching, but these kids are his responsibility now. the least he could do is make sure they're on the right path towards their future.
maybe it's a combination of her footsteps or the fact that he's hungry, but he stirs when she steps into his office and squints over at her. ]
... Yo, Sen. [ he lowers his feet and straightens up in his seat with a yawn, rolling out the kinks in his neck. he must've napped for longer than he meant to. ] Still here, huh? Thought you went home already.
[Isn't it amazing? She can understand and admire him for the way he handles it. Since Elmott has his heart in the right place, for him to say true to himself as well, it's no wonder he's so popular with the students. After all, that's what they want. Someone who they can relate to, and looks after them. Their staunchest ally.
She does feel a little guilty that she disturbed him, however, during her approach.]
Hello, Elmott! [But he's already awake now, so she waves and comes over to join him.] I was finish off a little work before leaving, but then again, I could probably say the same about you.
[ he pushes out a chair for her to sit with his foot, running a hand through his hair to push his bangs out of his face. there's a chuckle that might sound a tad sheepish at her comment, even as he slouches back in his seat with another sigh. ]
I got all this shit ta finish, [ he says, pointing at the stack of paperwork he'd been working on. ] And with midterms comin' up... y'know how it is.
[ he just can't escape. she's probably got it better than he does, though, he still remembers her helping him with it back when he first started. ]
[She thanks him quietly before she moves over and sits down in his offered chair neatly, a tiny smile on her face as she now gets a better look at the work on his desk.]
The work really just keeps coming. But this doesn't look bad at all! I think you've organised it well. [He might be a little more eager than he lets up, as compared to other teachers.]
I have time now, would you like me to help? I may not be able to help with the progress reports, since we know all of the students want to know what Elmott thinks of them. [LET'S BE HONEST, COME ON. They love him and seek his approval.] But I can help with the lesson plans.
They're all brats, that's what I think. Every single damn one of 'em.
[ he's huffing, but she can probably see the tiny curve to his lips as he rubs his nose. once a tsun, always a tsun. ]
Ya sure? I don't wanna keep you from your plans. [ not that he knows for sure if she has plans, but he assumes she does?? she's nice and friendly, she probably goes on girl dates or whatever, right? ] You can ditch my sorry ass if you got better stuff to do.
Well, you're not wrong. But that's why you love them, no?
[Because they're all little shits, but they're trying their best. She likes that kind of spirit, and it reminds her of why she enjoys being a teacher. Even if it can be tough.
Also he's cute because he's a tsundere? Lord.
She nods.]
It will be fine. I don't have plans. [After all, she's actually kind of shy and has few friends because she's always working.] I think helping you and being in your company counts as one of the better things I can do tonight.
Alright, if you insist. [ honestly, she's too nice to him but she's always been like that. he moves over to give her some space so she can see his work better. ] At least let me get you dinner later, yeah?
[THIS TSUNDERE!! Still, she pulls her chair so that she can sit closer in order to look at his work. Let's see, where is he up to--...
He mentioned food.]
A-ah...well, i-if it's fine with you, I would agree to dinner. [Other than the fact that she would go to dinner with Elmott, it's also dinner. Someone likes to eat?!]
Shit, like I don't got enough of that to deal with already.
[ maybe not by birth but he's got djeeta and her 298402934 friends she's somehow amassed throughout her life, and elmott doesn't think she'll ever stop adopting people into her pseudo family. it makes outings and trips exciting for sure, though he thinks he's starting to get too old for that sort of adventure. even if he's only in his mid-twenties. ]
Yeah, why not? You're here helpin' me. [ he slants a sort of amused grin her way at her expression. he likes a girl who can eat though... ] You can tell me what you like, I know a couple places. Or I can grill up somethin'.
[ but before that he's gotta get through his lesson plan first, which he has a decent working outline for so far. for all his grumbling about paperwork, he's surprisingly organized in balancing out the workload between his classes and students, it's really just the finer details on deadlines that need some ironing out. ]
[She laughs into her hand, since true, when he arrived, already a large number of people were following, as if to see him off. He's popular, no? So, guess it's his EXTRA LARGE "FAMILY". She can relate. That's how she belonged to a large family too.] I guess at least here, while doing lesson plans, you get some peace and quiet.
[Also, if it's fine with him, and she doesn't have to hold back, then bring on the food. Actually, something from his suggestions catches her attention.] I can eat anything, so you can surprise me with your favourites! Though, perhaps I am most curious about your cooking. [Because that's another one of her hobbies?!
A-ah, but work first. She quickly sorts through the paperwork as he goes, and really, he's extremely thorough. They may have had a bit of banter before, but when he's focused, he's very much so. It's actually, how would she describe it? Really cool. And so time passes just like that. It was kind of fun.]
Yeah, the idea's to have peace an' quiet without the lesson planning, you know?
[ but that's dream best left forgotten. everyone came to see him off like some sort of going away party on his first day on campus. completely unnecessary and completely embarrassing, even if it gave him a warm feeling in his chest that wouldn't go away. maybe becoming a teacher really has made him soft.
he's focused when he needs to be and he takes his work seriously despite his griping. it helps that she's just as thorough and focused as well, and with her giving him advice here and there, he's able to get through all of his lessons fairly quickly. all that's left is his progress reports, but he can work on those through the weekend. ]
That's the last of it, [ he says while blowing out a sigh, rubbing a hand over his face. ] Think I'm finally starting to get the hang of this stuff, so next time'll be faster. Then I don't gotta keep bothering you all the time, yeah?
[ his chuckle is just this side of self-deprecating, but he really is grateful for her help, not everyone's got the time to deal with his impatience. ]
Anyway, I owe ya for this. [ putting the lesson plans to the side, he starts gathering the rest of his things. ] And I promised you dinner, so let's get outta here before we get locked in.
[Surrounded by good feelings, Elmott! Not to mention, she probably interrupted his peace and quiet, but he's right. It's better to have peace and quiet while you're not working, in your own leisure time. So once they complete this thoroughly, he can get that sweet sweet reward.
With that done, she stretches her arms, a day's work finally over for the both of them.] You're picking up really fast, I think I learned quite a bit from you as well. [After all, he really tailored his plans more for his students, than the actual guidelines that the school boards outlined. She's pretty sure that's part of why he took a bit longer than others as well.
Still! It's time! Once she sets their pens away, she picks up her bag, getting up and waiting for him.]
But yes, agreed! I think after all that work, our appetites are now worked up, no? [She sure is hungry.]
[ he could care less about the guidelines the board's set up and it's no secret that he doesn't agree with most of their objectives. he spends most of their faculty meetings half paying attention to their department heads and zoning out whenever the board members speak up; if he were any less popular with the students, and if their collective improvement wasn't so obvious, he's sure he wouldn't have lasted this long. the students have always been his priority and that's not likely to change anytime soon. ]
Thanks to you. [ he locks the door to his office and slings his backpack over his shoulder, a motorcycle helmet tucked under his arm as they make their way to the exit. ] You've been real patient with me from the start. Don't think I would've gotten this far by myself this fast if you weren't there to give me pointers.
[ but it's time!! and elmott's hungry himself, which is why he doesn't even really think about it before pointing to his motorcycle. ]
[Perhaps that's what the school needed, a completely different point of view. That's why he's so popular with the students. The students are there to also learn, and they do, under his tutelage. Perhaps she should take more leaves out of his book!
She follows him, their footsteps echoing through the halls tell her that they're definitely the only ones here right now.]
Well, we are comrades, no? So I will try my best for you. [They all have the same goals, the same school to guide. So, teamwork.] Besides, you're easy to work with. Even if you will protest...
...the fact...
...
[She noticed the motorbike, and obviously her eyes started to shine.]
YES? [Quickly clears her throat.] I mean, of course!
[ what an enthusiastic response?? but it's cute, he was actually expecting something more hesitant, but he's definitely not complaining about being wrong. ]
Here, you take this. [ he tosses the helmet he's holding to her, lifting up the seat of the bike to pull out an extra one. ] You've been on one before then, yeah?
Might, or you do? [ look at that, and the way she wears the helmet without needing any instruction. his grin is a little more crooked, toothier than he means it to be; he's into bikes, and he likes that she isn't as straight-laced as she tends to come off as. ] Don't worry, your secret's safe with me.
[ once he puts his helmet on and she's secured behind him, he turns on the engine and pulls out of the lot. it's late enough now that there isn't much traffic on the way into town and while he had thought about cooking at home, he figures going to a korean barbecue place would be a suitable compromise. save the home cooking for another date -- not that this is a date to begin with. ]
You're cool with this, yeah? [ he points to the menu outside before going in to put his name down for a table. ] We can go somewhere else instead, if you wanna.
Okay, since you promised, then yes, I do. [If he's going to keep it a secret, then at least her appearance as a completely Wholesome and Delicate Flower can continue as she teaches. Nevermind the fact that rumours already go around that she's extra strict. Because they're true.
She holds onto him as he drives easily through the town, and part of her is amused that those delinquents in his class really did influence him to love the bike, didn't they? But also, she wonders where he's going to take her, and that whatever it is, she'll be fine. If it's a nice place or his home cooking, she can eat anything right now.
So, korean barbecue? He got her.]
This is more than fine! [She hops off and walks up to his side.] I haven't had barbecue in a while.
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ok do u want them being coteachers or student viet or delinquent elmo
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omg i actually like all those ideas...help. coteachers where she tries to help him out or he's too delinquent, or student where she's a perfect student but also too nerdy for him as a teacher or delinquent student elmo
makes them coteachers so they can make out i mean what (lmk if i gotta edit!)
as much as he complains and yells at his students, elmott does care for them in his own way. which is why he's still in his classroom on a friday long after class has been left out, working on next week's lesson plan while writing up progress reports to turn into the dean later. he's always dreaded the paperwork part of teaching the most, dropping his pen on top of the stack of papers as he leans back in his chair, kicking his feet up on the desk with a deep sigh.
maybe if he takes a small nap, no one will notice. ]
you mean i wasn't thinking about make outs (wait)
When she sees him in his office, walking past because she was ready to head home, she noticed that he's still there, working. Was he about to take a nap? She wanders over, about to check up on him, to see if he's still awake while he's stretched out and relaxing like this.]
elmo voice: nasty
he's not cut out for teaching, but these kids are his responsibility now. the least he could do is make sure they're on the right path towards their future.
maybe it's a combination of her footsteps or the fact that he's hungry, but he stirs when she steps into his office and squints over at her. ]
... Yo, Sen. [ he lowers his feet and straightens up in his seat with a yawn, rolling out the kinks in his neck. he must've napped for longer than he meant to. ] Still here, huh? Thought you went home already.
candy crush voice: tasty
She does feel a little guilty that she disturbed him, however, during her approach.]
Hello, Elmott! [But he's already awake now, so she waves and comes over to join him.] I was finish off a little work before leaving, but then again, I could probably say the same about you.
[Hint hint, nudge nudge.]
kjasdskj
I got all this shit ta finish, [ he says, pointing at the stack of paperwork he'd been working on. ] And with midterms comin' up... y'know how it is.
[ he just can't escape. she's probably got it better than he does, though, he still remembers her helping him with it back when he first started. ]
HEH
The work really just keeps coming. But this doesn't look bad at all! I think you've organised it well. [He might be a little more eager than he lets up, as compared to other teachers.]
I have time now, would you like me to help? I may not be able to help with the progress reports, since we know all of the students want to know what Elmott thinks of them. [LET'S BE HONEST, COME ON. They love him and seek his approval.] But I can help with the lesson plans.
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[ he's huffing, but she can probably see the tiny curve to his lips as he rubs his nose. once a tsun, always a tsun. ]
Ya sure? I don't wanna keep you from your plans. [ not that he knows for sure if she has plans, but he assumes she does?? she's nice and friendly, she probably goes on girl dates or whatever, right? ] You can ditch my sorry ass if you got better stuff to do.
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[Because they're all little shits, but they're trying their best. She likes that kind of spirit, and it reminds her of why she enjoys being a teacher. Even if it can be tough.
Also he's cute because he's a tsundere? Lord.
She nods.]
It will be fine. I don't have plans. [After all, she's actually kind of shy and has few friends because she's always working.] I think helping you and being in your company counts as one of the better things I can do tonight.
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[ tsun tsun tsun. but, ]
Alright, if you insist. [ honestly, she's too nice to him but she's always been like that. he moves over to give her some space so she can see his work better. ] At least let me get you dinner later, yeah?
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[THIS TSUNDERE!! Still, she pulls her chair so that she can sit closer in order to look at his work. Let's see, where is he up to--...
He mentioned food.]
A-ah...well, i-if it's fine with you, I would agree to dinner. [Other than the fact that she would go to dinner with Elmott, it's also dinner. Someone likes to eat?!]
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[ maybe not by birth but he's got djeeta and her 298402934 friends she's somehow amassed throughout her life, and elmott doesn't think she'll ever stop adopting people into her pseudo family. it makes outings and trips exciting for sure, though he thinks he's starting to get too old for that sort of adventure. even if he's only in his mid-twenties. ]
Yeah, why not? You're here helpin' me. [ he slants a sort of amused grin her way at her expression. he likes a girl who can eat though... ] You can tell me what you like, I know a couple places. Or I can grill up somethin'.
[ but before that he's gotta get through his lesson plan first, which he has a decent working outline for so far. for all his grumbling about paperwork, he's surprisingly organized in balancing out the workload between his classes and students, it's really just the finer details on deadlines that need some ironing out. ]
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[Also, if it's fine with him, and she doesn't have to hold back, then bring on the food. Actually, something from his suggestions catches her attention.] I can eat anything, so you can surprise me with your favourites! Though, perhaps I am most curious about your cooking. [Because that's another one of her hobbies?!
A-ah, but work first. She quickly sorts through the paperwork as he goes, and really, he's extremely thorough. They may have had a bit of banter before, but when he's focused, he's very much so. It's actually, how would she describe it? Really cool. And so time passes just like that. It was kind of fun.]
I think we're nearly done, no?
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[ but that's dream best left forgotten. everyone came to see him off like some sort of going away party on his first day on campus. completely unnecessary and completely embarrassing, even if it gave him a warm feeling in his chest that wouldn't go away. maybe becoming a teacher really has made him soft.
he's focused when he needs to be and he takes his work seriously despite his griping. it helps that she's just as thorough and focused as well, and with her giving him advice here and there, he's able to get through all of his lessons fairly quickly. all that's left is his progress reports, but he can work on those through the weekend. ]
That's the last of it, [ he says while blowing out a sigh, rubbing a hand over his face. ] Think I'm finally starting to get the hang of this stuff, so next time'll be faster. Then I don't gotta keep bothering you all the time, yeah?
[ his chuckle is just this side of self-deprecating, but he really is grateful for her help, not everyone's got the time to deal with his impatience. ]
Anyway, I owe ya for this. [ putting the lesson plans to the side, he starts gathering the rest of his things. ] And I promised you dinner, so let's get outta here before we get locked in.
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With that done, she stretches her arms, a day's work finally over for the both of them.] You're picking up really fast, I think I learned quite a bit from you as well. [After all, he really tailored his plans more for his students, than the actual guidelines that the school boards outlined. She's pretty sure that's part of why he took a bit longer than others as well.
Still! It's time! Once she sets their pens away, she picks up her bag, getting up and waiting for him.]
But yes, agreed! I think after all that work, our appetites are now worked up, no? [She sure is hungry.]
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Thanks to you. [ he locks the door to his office and slings his backpack over his shoulder, a motorcycle helmet tucked under his arm as they make their way to the exit. ] You've been real patient with me from the start. Don't think I would've gotten this far by myself this fast if you weren't there to give me pointers.
[ but it's time!! and elmott's hungry himself, which is why he doesn't even really think about it before pointing to his motorcycle. ]
Want a ride?
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She follows him, their footsteps echoing through the halls tell her that they're definitely the only ones here right now.]
Well, we are comrades, no? So I will try my best for you. [They all have the same goals, the same school to guide. So, teamwork.] Besides, you're easy to work with. Even if you will protest...
...the fact...
...
[She noticed the motorbike, and obviously her eyes started to shine.]
YES? [Quickly clears her throat.] I mean, of course!
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Here, you take this. [ he tosses the helmet he's holding to her, lifting up the seat of the bike to pull out an extra one. ] You've been on one before then, yeah?
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Well, [She scratches her cheek.] I might own one too.
[Ah. Which is why when she catches the helmet, she secures it on seamlessly, stepping closer and ready to hop on after he's settled.]
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[ once he puts his helmet on and she's secured behind him, he turns on the engine and pulls out of the lot. it's late enough now that there isn't much traffic on the way into town and while he had thought about cooking at home, he figures going to a korean barbecue place would be a suitable compromise. save the home cooking for another date -- not that this is a date to begin with. ]
You're cool with this, yeah? [ he points to the menu outside before going in to put his name down for a table. ] We can go somewhere else instead, if you wanna.
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She holds onto him as he drives easily through the town, and part of her is amused that those delinquents in his class really did influence him to love the bike, didn't they? But also, she wonders where he's going to take her, and that whatever it is, she'll be fine. If it's a nice place or his home cooking, she can eat anything right now.
So, korean barbecue? He got her.]
This is more than fine! [She hops off and walks up to his side.] I haven't had barbecue in a while.