Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 21:36:37 -0000
From: A P Gilmore <apgilmore@crashnburn1.demon.co.uk>
Subject: My Teacher, My Love Part 12 (Lesbian / Adult Youth, f/F)

After school I walked home with Melissa again.  Melissa seemed happier than
I had ever seen her, and she admitted that knowing she had me as a friend
and that she had been able to talk to someone after so long of feeling
alone, she really did feel better.  She agreed that if I could help I was
free to tell my family anything, but to be otherwise discreet.  I mentioned
again about my friend who had similar problems, I will probably talk to her
as well, but other than her and my parents, who I assured would all be
discrete, no one else would know about it.  She seemed assured that her
secret was safe, so she added some information about her mum and dad.
Eventually we parted ways once we reached her house and we agreed to meet
again in the morning at the same time, which would probably be a regular
occurrence.

I arrived home and could smell something good.  I hung up my coat and
dropped my shoes and backpack off, and approached the kitchen.  Slowly
opening the door I caught a glimpse of Amy preparing dinner.  She was alone
so I sneakily walked up behind her and wrapped my arms around her waist.  I
really did a job as I gave the shock of her life.

"Dinner smells good, honey."

"You scared the shit out of me."  She turned in my arms and lightly slapped
me on the arm, then wrapped her arms around my neck.

"I kind of meant to, but maybe a kiss will make it alright."  I said,
grinning widely.

"You were cruel to me; maybe I should punish you by refusing."  She gave me
fake pout, she was too cute.

"You could, but I think you need a kiss as much as I do."

"God I hate it when you are right, you know me to well."  She had to smile,
and then leaned in for a passionate kiss.  "I missed you today.  Mr Briggs
says you missed his class, you and Melissa?"

"Missed you too, and yes, Melissa told me some things about why she has
been so unhappy.  Bit of a revelation, but it upset her pretty bad, so I
skipped class and took Melissa to the toilet to calm her down privately.
We went to see Mr Briggs afterwards to apologise, I am sorry I missed class
but Melissa needed me more."

"I am proud of you Sophie, Melissa is your friend and she needed you,
sometimes you have to put friends before anything else.  And remember I am
not your teacher outside of school, I just mention the fact because you
have never missed class and I was worried about you, that is all."

"Thank you for your support Amy, it was tough for Melissa but I think it
did her good to talk.  I actually mentioned you to her, but not by name or
anything.  It seems her life, reminds me of yours.  She has had problems
with her parents and has not been able to make friends because of them."

"Do you want to talk about it?"

"I do, in confidence, but I want mom and dad here too.  I think you can all
help, I just need to be discrete about it a little, and I do not want to
break Melissa's trust in me."

"It is good that you have taken such an interest in Melissa, it truly
sounds like she needs you right now."

"Thank you."  I kissed her again.  It may have been just the heat from the
stove, but reconnecting to Amy these past few nights, after both finishing
school, seemed to really excite us both as the kiss became more passionate.
I was just about slip my hand up her dress when we heard the front door
open.  We quickly broke apart trying to maintain our composure.

"Well that would have been interesting.  Especially if the front door had
remained closed for a few more minutes."  I said.

"You are so bad Sophie; you drive me insane with lust.  I was so ready to
put you on the table and have my way with you."

"I don't think so, I was inches from slipping my fingers into your soaked
panties."

"What panties?"  She said, just as the kitchen door opened.  I tried to
avoid my mom's eyes, but she had already caught the blush that had covered
my entire face.

"Caught you at a bad time Sophie?"

"No, not really, Amy is just being a big tease, but don't worry I'll get
her back later."  I stuck my tongue at Amy, who just smiled happily and
winked at me.

"Amy, whatever you are making smells wonderful.  It will be a nice change
for Mark."

"You are both very welcome, I am happy to cook for you all mom.  It is so
nice to be able to cook for more than myself."  Amy said.  Then she hugged
mom and asked about her day.  I helped serve up and just before 6, dad got
home and was just in time for dinner.  We sat around the table eating and
talked generally about our day.  I was last so decided to bring up what
happened with Melissa and asked if I could discuss it.  They agreed and
after finishing, we all got a drink and went into the living room.  I sat
on the two seater couch while Amy sat with mom and dad so she could give me
her full attention.  I explained about what Melissa had told me about both
her home life and personal life.

"I think she needs a family that will support her more.  Her current family
show no appreciation or love towards Melissa and she thinks her Dad will
offer that.  From what she tells me, her dad was always arguing with her
mum, but it could well be the other way round and that her dad just could
not stay with her mum, but the fact that he has not maintained contact as
made her a little unsure of whether her dad cares enough.  She hopes he
does and either her mum has made it so Melissa stays away from him, like
she has threatened him or something or that he just left and wants nothing
to do with her.  But whatever the reason she wants to a least find out for
sure.  Currently she lives with a very nasty step-dad and a very ignorant
mother.  I asked if she has asked her mother about her dad, but Melissa
really feels that she will get nothing from her."

"Well you certainly have shown how much you care for Melissa, but you have
your work cut out for you Sophie."  Said dad.

"I know, but do you think that any of you can offer any advice or maybe
some help.  One thing I did wonder is whether any of you have heard of
Melissa's mum.  It seems other parents know her and have wanted there
children to avoid Melissa.  Do you know why?" I asked.  It was Mom that
gave the clearest indication that she knew something.  "Mom, do you know
anything that can help?"

"It is very difficult to explain, mainly because I do not like to speak
badly of people.  But I have to say Melissa's mum, Monica, is a real
bitch."  This shocked me to the core; I have never heard my mom say such a
thing about anybody.  This was a real bad sign of just how much Melissa has
suffered.

"Mom, is she really that bad?"  Mom nodded before continuing.

"I knew Monica at school, but was never friends; she was such a bad
influence to people even then.  I knew enough to avoid her and her friends.
She and Ray dated for about 3 months before Monica got pregnant, about 8
months before I was pregnant with you.  So she trapped Ray into marrying
her, he was a good person, he just did not see the real Monica.  It was
only after they married that life went downhill for him, but he did try for
Melissa's sake.  I agree with Melissa that Monica was probably having many
affairs behind Ray's back, and when he finally left, nobody knows much
about why or where he went.  Monica is a real piece of work, you must
understand that most of this is hearsay, but I believe it, especially after
all the years I knew her at school and the few occasions we have crossed
paths.  It seems she treats most people like dirt, workmates and anybody
else she dislikes.  But to people that matter to her she has them wrapped
around her finger.  A few years ago, she was on the parents committee for
your school.  She made an enemy of almost everybody accept a few teachers
and the head.  But it was run by us and after several months we finally
voted her out.  But a few of the parents took real exception to her and to
anyone connected to her; she used such language and felt that the children
should be severely disciplined if they misbehaved.  This and other outrages
claims were part of the reason we hated her narrow minded way and was the
reason why they told there children to stay away from Melissa.  But like
Amy, when a child faces that kind of rejection from her peers it can lead
to a very lonely life.  I think both Melissa and Amy are very privileged
and lucky to have you Sophie.  Thankfully your sister has helped you
develop into a very caring and strong individual."

"I would like to think that I could help her, but it sounds like both
Melissa and I have a very hard route ahead of us if we are to succeed."

"Well now you have us all, we all want to help.  I hate to say this but we
really can help Melissa, all of us, but it may mean bringing Melissa here."
Both Amy and I flinched at this, dad just sadly nodded his head in
agreement.

"As a lawyer I have some contacts and private detective's I can contact if
needed to find Melissa's dad.  I doubt Ray has left the country or
anything, his family I believe moved south so I don't think he would have
travelled far.  I think Sophie, rather than you being stuck in the middle,
if she really needs help, she needs to trust us and come here, and we can
secretly try to help her.  I think we need to make sure her mother never
finds out, until it is too late for her to do anything.  Melissa's life may
seem bad now, but it could get worse if Monica's reputation has anything to
go by.  As for you and Amy's secret, it should be easy to remain so, if we
just let Melissa know that she is kind of our adopted daughter, and that
because of her parents we have took her in.  And as long as that remains a
secret to Melissa, that she must not let people know that you live with a
teacher, then things should be fine.  Sophie you need to discuss this with
her in secret and try to see if you have her trust as she seems to have
yours and that no matter what, if she would like our help, certain things
must remain a secret, otherwise a lot of lives are at risk."  This was too
much.  All these secrets and lies were getting too much for me.  Part of me
reasoned that this was the main reason I remained friendless.  But I had to
be strong, Melissa needed me.  I got up and sat on Amy's lap, holding her
tight, I needed her strength, I needed her close to me.  I cried into her
shoulder with both her and our parents trying to comfort me.  I felt like
such a child.  I may feel mature, but being an adult was very hard.  A
child is supposed to grow into these problems over time, not assume all the
pressures if they feel mature enough to handle them.  This is probably why
I had cried so much in the days since I met Amy.  When I was dealing with
my own problems, it seemed mature and easy.  So taking up the challenge of
helping Melissa or being in a full time relationship with Amy, a teacher,
it was all too much, too soon.  But I had stepped up, taken the challenge
and now I must face it, you cannot give up when life gets too tough, you
have to fight, I was doing this for love and no matter what that was
important.  Caring about people, may have it's up's and down's, especially
when they need you, but it also meant that when you needed them, they would
be there for you.  When I needed someone I would have those close to me,
always by my side.  I did not regret my decision to be with Amy or being
friends with Melissa, but I did regret thinking I was mature enough to
handle it, even if I jumped in head first.  But now that I was in, I knew I
would and had to follow it to whatever outcome came my way.

"Thank you for being here for me, all of you don't know how much I need
your help right now."

"We do Sophie, we all do, together we'll help you and Melissa get through
this."  Said Amy as she held me close.