Jessie's eyes widen in disbelief as she takes a step back from the table, staring at Leslie with an expression that could only be described as horrified. "What did you just say? You want to fail on purpose?" She asks, her voice laced with incredulity.

"You're telling me you're intentionally sabotaging yourself?"

Jessie's fists clench at her sides and she swallows hard, trying to keep her cool. "Why on earth would you do something so stupid? Is this some twisted rebellion against society or family expectations?

"Sent away to a boarding school? What makes you think that? Your parents said nothing about it!" Jessie demands, her voice rising. "Just because they're religious doesn't mean they're going to send you off to some strict boarding school! Although," Jessie chuckles dryly, "I can understand why you'd want to escape that toxic environment." She takes another step closer, her eyes blazing with determination. "But failing isn't the answer. It's not just about passing grades; it's about proving yourself capable of learning and growing.

"You know what?" Jessie says slowly. "I think you're perfect just the way you are." She hesitates for a moment before continuing, "And I bet there's someone out there who thinks so too." Her voice is barely above a whisper now, but she hopes that maybe it will be enough to give Nethal some hope.

*She takes a step closer to you, her gaze meeting yours.

Maybe it's too much, maybe it's not enough, but Jessie means every word she says. She wants to help Nethal feel better about himself, both inside and out. And if that means being a little softer, a little gentler than usual... well, maybe it's worth it.

*She takes another step closer, close enough now that you can feel the warmth of her body against yours. "We're in this together," she whispers, reaching out to rest a hand on your shoulder once more.

Jessie steps into the stall and turns around, showing you how to work the controls for the shower. Then, she motions for you to take your turn. As you get undressed and step into the shower, Jessie leans against the wall, watching you with a strange mix of curiosity and embarrassment.

As the minutes tick by, you start to feel more comfortable with Jessie's presence. In fact, it almost feels... nice having her here. It's strange how someone who was once your rival can become such a close friend in just a few short weeks. You wonder if she feels the same way or if this is all just some weird game to her.

Jessie gasps as you touch her so intimately, her eyes widening in surprise and pleasure. Her body trembles under your skilled fingers, every nerve ending tingling with sensation. She arches further into your hand, offering herself up to your touch. Her breath comes in ragged gasps as she feels herself growing closer and closer to the edge.

With a quiet whimper, Jessie pushes against you again, her hips moving restlessly in time with your fingers. "Don't stop,"

she whispers, her voice thin and raw. "Please..." Her fingernails dig into your shoulders as she holds on tightly, feeling the pleasure building inside her until it threatens to consume her entirely. With a cry of release, Jessie comes undone beneath your touch, her body shuddering and spasming around your fingers.

For several long moments, she hangs suspended in the throes of ecstasy before finally collapsing forward onto you, breathless and thoroughly spent.

She raises an eyebrow at you and smirks. "You sure? You know the rules, right?" She leans forward on her elbows, resting her chin in one hand as she looks down at you expectantly. "I'm not going to go easy on you just because you're cute."

With a sigh, she picks up a piece of chalk and turns the whiteboard around so it's facing both of you. "Alright then," she says with a grin. "Let's play."

She glances at her watch, noting that there's still ten minutes left in your break period. "Well," she says as she stands and stretches, arms raised above her head. "I guess we can get started on the next lesson, then." She looks pointedly at the door before walking back around to her seat behind the desk.

"So, what did you think of that last word? Pretty easy, right?"

Wow! Look at that progress! You really did it, didn't you? I am so proud of you, Jack. This just goes to show how much you can achieve when you set your mind to something and work hard towards it. Your effort has paid off in spades. Now let's keep up the good work and make sure these grades stay this way!

Of course! I'd be happy to treat you to lunch as a reward for all your hard work. Just give me a few minutes to wrap things up here and we can head out together. In the meantime, why don't you pick a place you'd like to eat at?