On With The Show; Sierra.

[Eric Sutton]

I lean back against the cinder block wall, crossing my arms over my chest, making a face at how I could barely move. I hated suits. I hated getting dressed up in general- among which I counted khakis and polos, which I wore everyday. I huff softly to myself and push my hair out of my face, blue eyes scanning over the students and I freeze when I catch sight of familiar blue and purple hair.
Sierra and I hadn't spoke much since I'd dropped her off at her house Sunday- I don't think we really knew what to say to each other, where we stood. But, I'd heard that she was leaving, and I'd had to sign her release form. I'd debated on not signing it,but I'd made myself. It wasn't any of my business what she did. I was no one to her, and that's who she should be to me- though my heart told me different.

[Sierra Eckler]

I look around the gym floor, my sparkly blue gown catching the light. Every now and then, someone would whisper about me looking like a mermaid or someone would come up and tell me that they would miss me. The only reason I came was to tell Eric goodbye since I had heard that he'd be here. For some reason, I could find him and I was kind of glad; I knew I would cry after I left the dance. A sigh escapes me though I act strong around everyone, hoping that no one would see how I felt.
Finally, I catch sight of Eric though I decide not to go to him for a minute. After a moment, I get the courage to walk to him, telling the other teachers I ran into bye before I stood a yard from him, keeping my head down slightly. I looked at the "Cinderella" heels I had bought and took a small step closer to him, glancing up between my curled, blue hair at him.

[Eric Sutton]

I keep my blue gaze on her for a while before finally looking away and dropping my gaze to my feet. Sierra looked so gorgeous in her dress it hurt, and I didn't want to ruin her night by kissing her again or something. I soft sigh escapes me but I look up at movement to find her standing in front of me and I just look at her for a moment, not knowing what to say.
I'd been thinking about what I'd say to Sierra for a long time, and I could never think of anything. I honestly didn't want her to go, and -deep inside- I knew the reason, but I didn't want to admit it to myself. I'm surprised to find myself leaning forward. "Meet me out at the football field." I whisper before turning to walk away, hoping that she'd follow.
My heart was in my throat as I walk out of the gym and into the night, down the path that lead to the field and I push the gate open, leaning against the wall of the consession stand and looking at my feet. I hoped Sierra would follow, but, at the same time, I hoped he wouldn't. But, if she did, I didn't want to talk to her in front of everyone.

[Sierra Eckler]

I caught him looking at me and it hurt to know that this was what I was leaving behind. I mentally shake my head and look up when he leans forward to meet him out at the football field. Feeling I should let him go ahead, I look around before walking away from the crowd, looking around to make sure no one followed. I kept my eyes on my feet as I walked until I made it to the consession stand and saw Eric standing there. Tears were already welling in my eyes but I forced them back, keeping my gaze on him for a while and walking closer.

[Eric Sutton]

I look down at my feet for a while before I hear the click of heels and I look up to see Sierra and my heart begins to beat a little faster and I knew that I was doing the right thing. I step forward to pull her into a hug before clearing my throat and stepping back, taking her hands in mine.
"I-I don't want you to go, Sierra." I mumble, swallowing the lump that had suddenly formed in my throat. What was I doing? She was my student. I look away from her face, my lower lip trembling once. I hated this feeling, this helplessness. Even if she didn't want to go, what could she do?
"I love you." I finally say, my blue eyes finding her face, a terrified look in my eyes. She was going to walk away- that's what any normal person would do. Who was I to love her? Who was I to try and make her stay?

[Sierra Eckler]

My eyes widen slightly when he pulls me into a hug and the tears fall after he tells me he didn't want me to go. I shake my head and look up before hugging him when he tells me he loves me. My sobs last a minute before I finally calm down and look at him. "I don't want to go but I'll have no where to stay if I did," I say,looking away so I wouldn't cry again. I didn't want to kiss him here, where anyone could possibly see. I knew he needed his job and I didn't want to take that from him. My eyes find his again and I let out a slight giggle though it come out more as a choke. "I love you, too, though," I say, hugging him again. I had no real idea of how to say it without feeling strange about it. How many people would say that to their teacher?

[Eric Sutton]

I wipe at her cheeks as tears fall and I feel them swimming in my own but I blink them back, not wanting to look weak in front of Sierra. My stomach falls as she goes on that she'd have nowhere to stay if she did. I swallow and look away, pushing my hair out of my face awkwardly. I knew that I shouldn't have done this. I was just making this worse on both of us, though I can't stop the warm feeling that spreads through me as Sierra replies that she loved me. I sniffle twice, trying to hold myself together as I wrap my arms around her waist to hold her to me.
"Y-You sure you couldn't figure something out?" I ask hesitantly, feeling guilty about this whole thing. I bite my lower lip, resting my head against hers.

[Sierra Eckler]

I take a moment to calm myself before glancing at him. My phone rings and I take it out to see Ray calling and I soon put it back, looking at Eric before looking down again and shrugging. "I could see if Ray would let me stay with him. I don't have many choices though," I say, pushing my hair from my face. I pull out my phone and put on a slow song, hoping he'd dance with me as we talked. Inside, I would be a wreck and they would know something was going on. I look at him with a slight smile before looking away again. "what made you want to tell me now though?" I ask before I can stop myself.

[Eric Sutton]

I bite my lower lip and look away, not wanting her to see the genuine hopelessness that had worked its way into my blue eyes. "I'd say you could stay with me, but I doubt you'd want to do that." I chuckle bitterly, shruggng my shoulders lamely. I start to turn in slow circles after Sierra starts a slow song and keep my head against hers, letting a couple tears fall down my face.
I finally fall in love, and tis with someone that I couldn't possible be with. That was just my luck. I sniffle once and reach a hand up to angrily wipe at my face. "I've just figured it out, honestly. I've.. I've just put a word to it." I reply lamely. It barely made sense to me, so it probably wouldn't to her. "What made you love me?" I ask softly, pulling back to look at her.

[Sierra Eckler]

I sigh when he says I could stay with him. "What about your job? If they found out we lived together you'd be fired! You could go to jai" I explain, shaking my head. We danced in slow circles, chest to chest. I feel the tears on my bare shoulder and frown. "Well, we bonded over Sam and animals know the best people usually," I say, feeling corny. I smile though and turn so my back is against his chest. What was going to happen after tonight? My hands hold his tightly and realize how afraid I am to lose him.I'd be eighteen soon and we could then do whatever. I turn my head and sigh before looking down

[Eric Sutton]

"I know, I know, I know." I sigh, biting my lower lip again. I knew it was wrong, but was it so wrong to be in love? A snarky voice in my mind told me that it was with a minor, but my heart told me no. A soft sigh escapes me and I press my lips to Sierra's shoulder after she turns so that her back is against my chest. I chuckle at her reply and my thumb runs across her stomach, resting my chin on the top of her head. I slowly change my circles so that we're exiting the pool of light cast by the lamp and in a pool of darkness and I boldly place my hands on Sierra's hips to turn her around and kiss her, praying that no one would go by. There was always the consession stand, but I didn't want to make her think I wanted to be in her pants.

[Sierra Eckler]

I sigh softly though I know that it was nothing I could help. I was just a minor and we both shouldn't feel this way for each other. My fingers hold tightly to his before I feel us move towards the shadows. My hands come to Eric's chest after he turns me around and kisses me. Our lips meld together and I smile slightly before pulling back when I hear the click of heels. "Stay here," I whisper, taking a moment before releasing his hand and walking out into the light, coming face to face with Ms. Bell. Mentally, I'm throwing a temper tantrum though I don't act like it. "Good afternoon, Ms. Bell," I say with a sweet smile, hoping she wasn't looking for Eric.

[Eric Sutton]

Her hands rest on my chest as we kiss but soon we're cut off by the click of heels and a huff escapes me as I back to stand under the bleachers. I cross my arms over my chest and lean against a supporting beam and shake my ehad as Ms. Bell walks into the light. What was that lady's problem? I had totally avoided her for the past few days, making sure to eat my lunch in some random place each day, walka different way to and from my room each day, and apparently she thought she'd corner me at the dance tonight. I run a hand through my hair, blue eyes watching the scene unfold in front of me.

[Sierra Eckler]

Her eyes look at me and I could tell that there was something she wanted to do. I smile sweetly still until a strong slap comes to my cheek, making be fall to the ground. "Look, brat, I know you came out here for Eric and I won't let you have him," she hissed, looking down at me before rolling her eyes as I stood. I didn't even hold my cheek, not wanting to give her the satisfaction. "I came here to tell him goodbye. Do you seriously think that I would go after a teacher?" I ask, shaking my head. I knew that I was but I wasn't going to fuck up and let it slip out. "He's not even out here so you can get back to the party," I barely mumble as if saddened by the fact. She looks over me before growling and turning away. Once she is gone, I hold my cheek and frown, sitting on the concession stand.

[Eric Sutton]

My mouth drops open as Ms. Bell's hand connects to her face and I stop myself from moving forward, not wanting for her to know that me and Sierra were out here alone. I bite my lower lip and listen as she speaks, the words hurting but I knew that they weren't true. I watch as Ms. Bell leaves and I wait a couple moments before walking out from under the bleachers and going up to Sierra. "You okay?" I ask softly, taking her hands in mine, my thumb running over her hand comfortingly. I wanted to kiss her again but I knew that Ms. Bell could still be lurking around.