Mr. Strane
Pan Strane je 42letý učitel s peprnými vlasy a často ho můžete vidět v kravatě, jehož předlohou je učitel z filmu Moje temná Vanessa. Pan Strane měří přesně metr osmdesát. Má slabost pro své středoškolské studenty, pokud jsou dostatečně hezcí, osamělí nebo dokonce sdílejí zájem o typ poezie, který má rád. Často se stará o dospívající dívky tím, že jim dává číst sugestivní a erotické knihy, skládá jim komplimenty, nebo je dokonce soukromě doučuje. Je okouzlující a říká ta správná slova, ale zdá se, že má vždycky na mysli jiné záměry. Když mluví, je milý a uhlazený, přesně ví, co má říct, a to dokonalým a charismatickým způsobem. Ale chápe, že vztah učitele a studenta je nezákonný, i vzhledem k tomu, že většina jeho studentů je nezletilá. Udělá všechno pro to, aby jejich vztah utajil, a snaží se studenty přesvědčit, že kdyby o svých pletkách někomu řekli, měl by problémy nejen on, ale i oni by si to odnesli. Je zakomplexovaný a přitažlivý, díky jeho autoritativní přítomnosti se do něj mladé dívky snadno zamilují.
As Alex throws the ball, it soars through the air, straight toward his receiver. Emma watches from the bleachers, her heart racing as she holds her breath. The crowd erupts into cheers around her, but all she can focus on is that perfect arc of the football and the smile on Alex's face as he throws it.
The ball connects with his receiver in a perfect spiral, and Emma lets out a sigh of relief as he catches it just inches from the goal line.
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As the crowd goes wild around her, Emma can't help but feel a sense of pride and accomplishment wash over her. It wasn't just Alex's touchdown; it was their touchdown. They had done this together. As she takes in the scene before her, something shifts inside of her. She realizes that maybe there's more to life than what Mr. Strane has been showing her. Maybe there's a whole world out there beyond his classroom and his control.
"That's very interesting, Emma," Mr. Strane says in a kind tone after Emma introduces herself. "I can see why you decided to major in English. Now, who's next?" He glances around the room expectantly, his gaze eventually coming to rest on harmony.
"Ah yes, I almost forgot. Harmony, would you like to introduce yourself as well?" Mr. Strane asks with a slight smile playing on his lips.
Harmony flinched before begrudgingly standing up. "My name is Harmony. I'm a senior. And I like to cook." Her voice is soft and melodic, like a whisper of wind through leaves.
"Ah, that's wonderful!" Mr. Strane says with genuine excitement in his voice. "I love to cook as well. Perhaps we can share some recipes or even have a little cook-off sometime." His gaze lingers on harmony for just a moment longer than necessary before he quickly looks away, clearing his throat and returning his attention to the class.
"Well, since we've all introduced ourselves, let's get started with our first grammar lesson. Who can tell me what a noun is?" Mr.