Welcome to the last chapter of Teach Me! I can't believe it's over. I'm actually studying to be a teacher so this story was always a joy to write as it combined two things I love. I hope you all loved this story as much as I did! WWE owns all you know and I own those you don't. Enjoy!
June – The last day of school
Jessica's POV
After the meeting, I had taken a week off to compose myself. When I came back I pretended that nothing had happened and continued to teach the way I always had. My students never once brought up what had happened and Anthony never acted weird or brought up his father ever. I'm not going to lie, but I wished he had. I needed to know how he was doing.
The week I was supposed to go to Cape Cod was pure hell. I did nothing but cry and I barely left my house. The only time I went out was when Sam dragged me out on John's birthday, to distract me. She also never brought up how John was doing, keeping the focus on me and other things that were going on in the town.
May came and it was time for the final parent teacher conferences. I had dreaded this night more than ever, not wanting to see the parents again. I knew I'd get faces of sympathy from the parents who fought for me and prideful smirks for those who fought against me. Also I knew I'd have to see John, his name was the last one on the list, picking the latest possible time. He wasn't the worst I'd have to see though.
When Phil Brooks walked into my room that night, it took every ounce of self-control I had to not punch him in his face. He walked in smiling, greeting me politely and only kept the conversation on his son and how he was doing and his improvement over the year. The kicker was, when he left he thanked me for being such an incredible teacher and for helping his son improve both academically and as a person. If looks could kill, we'd have a new local anchorman.
Right before John came in, Vickie and Brad took seats in my classroom. I rolled my eyes at the ridiculousness of them being there but I wasn't allowed to say anything about it. When John walked in my heart broke at seeing him in the condition he was in. His eyes had no color, the blue fading into dingy grey and his face seemed it had aged over a few weeks. He sat down and we dully discussed how Anthony had done this year. It was the hardest parent meeting of my life and he must have thought so too, because after ten minutes he got up and walked out, stating he couldn't do this. When leaving he shot a glare at the Principal and the Assistant Principal, shaking his head in disapproval. After Vickie and Brad left, I burst into tears on the spot. I kept telling myself that this was the last time I'd have to see him and in just a few short weeks Anthony would no longer be my student.
I now stood in front of the class giving them my final "speech" to them as they would be entering the fourth grade in September.
"Boys and girls I want to thank you for such a wonderful year. You are all so smart and were a joy to teach. I know you will all do great in fourth grade and I'm honestly jealous of the fourth grade teachers for getting to have you guys next year. Now instead of learning on the last day, I made cupcakes and we're going to have a party!" the class cheered and I smiled. I walked over to my desk and took out the cupcakes I had made the night before. I passed them out and poured drinks for the kids. They all talked and chattered about the upcoming summer and I even joined in on a few conversations. Soon it was time for the final bell and I helped the kids clean up. I hugged each kid as they left telling them how much I'd miss them. When it was time to say goodbye to Anthony I talked with him a little longer than the rest of the kids.
"Anthony, I want to thank you for acting so grown-up throughout everything that happened this year." I said.
"No problem Ms. Irvine. I just wish you could still come over." He told me. My heart broke.
"I know buddy, but the board said I can't anymore." I said sadly. He nodded.
"Now, you be good for your dad and for your teacher next year," I said as I hugged him, "Tell your dad I say hi, and that I miss him." Anthony nodded again and walked out the door. I took a deep breath and faced the students that were left. Soon they were all gone and I wiped a few tears from my face as I packed up the remaining things around the classroom. I went over to my desk and began to gather my things when I heard a knock on the door. Who would knock on my door now? Especially when it's wide open. I turned around to see Anthony, John standing behind him. My breath caught in my throat, he looked so much better than he did in May.
"Ms. Irvine, I wanted to personally thank you for a wonderful year." John said smiling.
"You're welcome Mr. Cena. It was an honest joy to teach your son." I said back.
"Now, it's the last day of school…and Anthony has left your classroom and is officially a fourth grader." He said, taking a few steps into my classroom.
"Yes, he is. I'm sad that he's no longer my student." I said.
"Well, now that he's no longer your student…" he said standing only a foot away from me now. "I can ask you this." I nearly passed out when John got down on one knee.
"Jessica Irvine, will you do me the honor of marrying me?" he asked me, a huge smile on his gorgeous face. My hand flew over my mouth as I nodded yes, not being able to find words. He laughed and slipped the gorgeous diamond ring on my finger. He picked me up and spun me around as we heard people clapping. I looked to the door and saw Randy, Sam, Anthony, Alanna, and even Vickie and Brad smiling. Anthony came running over to us and I hugged him tightly. I looked up at Vickie who said, "He's no longer your student." And I smiled, she had approved this. Maybe she wasn't so against me as I thought. I looked up and John who leaned down and kissed me. I couldn't be happier with how things turned out.
~September – New school year
I stood at the front of my classroom writing my welcome message on the board. The new students would be here soon and I just had this last minute thing to before they walked in.
While writing on the board I had to be careful of my growing belly. John and I had gotten married in the middle of August. We had a small and intimate ceremony with some family and a few close friends. We would have liked to waited a little longer, but in the middle of July we found out that we'd be having our first child together. Anthony was so excited that he was going to be a big brother.
I took a deep breath and rubbed my small belly. I was almost four months, due in April around John's birthday. I would miss the end of the year with these students and it made me sad. I would have to say goodbye much sooner than I wanted to. Soon all the kids came in and found their seats. Once they quieted down I started to speak.
"Hello Class! I am Mrs. Cena and welcome to the third grade!
I hope you all liked it! I included the epilogue in this chapter because it would have been too short on its own. Please look out for 2 new stories I will be coming out with soon! One is a request that is Randy Orton and an OC and the other is from my own mind which will be my first chapter story of CM Punk and an OC! Thanks for reading!
