Richard T. York.

Math teacher, Twenty five. Don't call me anything but Mr York.

[mr-richardyork]

I've never written 'F' on so many papers..

[evaleevillanueva-deactivated201]

She avoided the gazes of those rather confused students, slipping into the seat that was nearest to her, getting out all the equipment and her notes book. At least she was here. Even if she struggled with the lesson, she hadn’t chickened out; she had been brave enough to come along, that surely must get her some sort of props.

[mr-richardyork]

Richard observed the small brave girl in front of him, a small smile tugging at the corners of his lips. Chuckling, he looked out on his other students "Alright, turn to page 45. I'm gonna go ahead and assume that no one did their homework again?" at the looks of embarrassment from his regular students, the teacher rolled his eyes "Perfect. Just perfect. I'll see you all in detention on Saturday." amid the groans and muttered comments, he turned his back to the teenagers and began writing on the board.

[mr-richardyork]

I've never written 'F' on so many papers..

[evaleevillanueva-deactivated201]

Eva went off, asking around if she could borrow some people’s math sets. They all told her she was completely crazy to be doing such a thing. But all her life she had been constantly having to prove herself, and she hated to think that she had missed an opportunity to show that actually, she was talented. She even made sure she arrived to the lesson five minutes early.

[mr-richardyork]

Richard had been writing notes on the board when he heard the door to his classroom open. Subject to his request the previous day, most of his students had already shown up, and were craning their heads around to frown with confusion as Evalee entered the room. Smiling reassuringly, Richard said pleasantly "Evalee. Please take a seat."

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[mr-richardyork]

I've never written 'F' on so many papers..

[evaleevillanueva-deactivated201]

"Two hours huh? Well, I guess I better go and get my folder and find a math set and calculator" She grinned.

[mr-richardyork]

"I guess you'd better." Richard flashed her his charming smile, before nodding and turning to walk back to his classroom, internally laughing about how entertaining having a younger girl in his AP class would be. He was exceptionally hard on those students, and this was sure to cement his already intimidating reputation in Evalee's mind.

[mr-richardyork]

I've never written 'F' on so many papers..

[evaleevillanueva-deactivated201]

"Well I may be burden,but I’ll certainly try to understand whatever aspect of math you are teaching - when do you teach this class? So I know when to come along"

[mr-richardyork]

Richard looked down at the watch on his wrist "My next AP class is in about two hours. You're welcome to come then, or if you've got a class then the one after that is tomorrow at 2:30."

[mr-richardyork]

I've never written 'F' on so many papers..

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She laughed “You shouldn’t have said that, because now I really will turn up in your class, ready to prove myself” Seeing as she was constantly having to prove that she was worthy of being apart of her family, this would be nothing new to her.

[mr-richardyork]

"I've got no problem with that." he chuckled a little. It would be interesting to see how this much younger girl would fare in a class two years more advanced than what she was used to.

[mr-richardyork]

I've never written 'F' on so many papers..

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"Hey, I’m merely stating that you and your sister are some of the more fortunate people when it comes to looks - how you interpret that is completely up to you" She giggled, before rolling her eyes. "You dont think the kids here are great, because you dont teach me. I’d get all the work done"

[mr-richardyork]

"Summer looks like our mother. Thank her I suppose." he grinned "Put your money where your mouth is. Come and sit in one of my AP classes."

[mr-richardyork]

I've never written 'F' on so many papers..

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"Summer is your sister?" She raised an eyebrow. "Looks like your family really does have the pretty gene" She mused. "Hey, we’re more than alright. We’re great actually. At least, I think most of us actually do work"

[mr-richardyork]

Richard nodded, remembering that his sister had mentioned her new friend Evalee weeks ago. However, her next comment had him raising an amused eyebrow, and he chuckled a little"I'm not sure you calling me pretty is very appropriate, Evalee." he made a face "Ehhhh"

[mr-richardyork]

I've never written 'F' on so many papers..

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She let out a defeated sigh before smiling softly. “Twenty five huh? Well, that’s not a bad age. Only 9 years older than me” She teased. “Do you like teaching here?”

[mr-richardyork]

Richard chuckled "Only. You're two years younger than my baby sister, that will always make you seem a lot younger in my eyes." he thought a moment about that question, then shrugged passively "You kids are alright, I suppose."

[mr-richardyork]

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She rolled her eyes. “Thanks for your help” She laughed, shaking her head. “Twenty four” She decided. “You must be twenty four….right?”

[mr-richardyork]

Richard chuckled "Almost. You were so close." he said amusedly "I'm twenty five."

[mr-richardyork]

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She bit down on her bottom lip “Well now we do have a bit of a dilema. I could guess your age, and guess too young. Which you may take as a compliment, however I’d feel rather stupid. Or I could guess too old, in which case you’ll remember me for the wrong reasons.” She thought for a moment, studying him carefully. “You could be 24, but you could also be 27” She decided that was a pretty safe age range.

[mr-richardyork]

His grin became more of a smirk as she attempted not to annoy him by guessing his age. "Well, it's definitely one of those."

[mr-richardyork]

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She smiled softly. “Well, you don’t exactly look old enough to have had a teaching job before this one” She definitely could not picture herself getting into math, and even if she was taking the class, Mr York may just be distracting. “Do you still do art though?”

[mr-richardyork]

Richard smiled a little more, and leaned against his desk. His arms snaked around each other to cross over his chest. He asked amusedly "And how old exactly do you think I am, Evalee?" his smile turned into a frown for a millisecond, unwelcome memories of the past and the times where he had associated his art with things he loves bursting to the forefront of his mind He managed to control himself however and he smiled once more "Not really. I'm too busy."

[mr-richardyork]

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Yeah, but I clearly didn’t try, so.

[mr-richardyork]

Or maybe you tried, but you just didn't have the technique completely down. I don't doubt you tried. 

[mr-richardyork]

I've never written 'F' on so many papers..

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[A sigh of relief passes through his lips] Oh, thank God. I think I have a high B in your class or something, so this probably would’ve knocked me down. I need to get that A, though. [His eyes drop to the ground] No, uh, forget what I said. I didn’t say anything.

[mr-richardyork]

...Chris? Y'know trying isn't something to be ashamed of.

[mr-richardyork]

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"I’m always willing to try anything! She said, a slight smile dancing on her lips. "Art. Now that sounds more like it. I love to paint…its super relaxing" Eva couldnt imagine being a teacher, just because she’d be afraid the students would be disrespectful.

[mr-richardyork]

He nodded, relaxing a little as he found a subject he could engage with. Not many other students bothered asking him questions about things he liked "I always loved it...I got into math...well...I just studied it at college then I went to teacher training. I didn't actually get a teaching job until I got here."

[mr-richardyork]

I've never written 'F' on so many papers..

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"Be careful with what you say Mr York, I may get you to try and make me good at math. And, trust me, that would be far too much work" She smiled slightly. "Did you think you were going to be a teacher?"

[mr-richardyork]

"I'll give it a shot if you'd like to try." he chuckled a little, shaking his head "Hell no. I put up with math, I was good at it, but I was always in the art room, being creative."