America's Prodigy Posted April 26, 2014 Author Share Posted April 26, 2014 Ryan closed his eyes, thinking. The Professor was probably right, and he really was tired of having to deal with this. Finally, he nodded. "Yeah," he said. "You're right, Professor Bari. But... I'd rather you help me." He didn't look at the Professor. "I'm not too great in social situations, and finding someone else would be very hard for me." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kotorichan Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Louis nodded and smiled at him "okay, I'll probably get a friend of mine who knows more about this kind of thing to help me out a little, but I'll do everything I can to help you. Okay?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
America's Prodigy Posted April 26, 2014 Author Share Posted April 26, 2014 "Okay," Ryan said with a small smile. "Thank you very much, again. I really appreciate it. If you ever need anything, please let me know, and I'll try to help. Its the least I can do." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kotorichan Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Louis pulled out his phone. "Can I get your number in case I need to ask you anything? I can also give you mine so if you ever need help you can just call me." He gave Ryan a smile. "It might take some time for me to figure out what you need to do, but I'll let you know as soon as I have things figured out." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
America's Prodigy Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 Ryan smiled. "Sure," he said, giving him his cell phone number. "Hopefully, we can work things out. And I'll call you if I ever have a problem." He blushed slightly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kotorichan Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 "will you be able to get home by yourself?" Louis asked "I could drive you if you want..." He watched Ryan, still concerned about him. "it's not a bother at all" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
America's Prodigy Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 Ryan's blush became more prominent quickly. "Oh, I couldn't impose on you," he said. "I'm sure that-" He stopped. His sister had borrowed his car, and it wasn't like he had many friends. His apartment wasn't in walking distance, either. He hung his head, "Actually," he said in a whisper, "I think I do need that ride." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kotorichan Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 "yeah, that's fine. I'll just need you to give me directions..." Louis leaned over and lightly touched Ryan's forehead "Do you have a fever? your face is getting really flushed..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
America's Prodigy Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 Ryan shook his head nervously as the professor touch his forehead. "N-no," he said. "I don't think so." He looked away, but didn't pull away from his touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kotorichan Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Louis pulled his hand away after a moment "you seem to be fine..." he stood up. "well, come on, let's go then" he smiled at Ryan. "where do you live?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
America's Prodigy Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 Ryan bit his lip when he pulled away; he wished he would have stayed like that for longer. Ryan shook his head slightly. "Um, it's probably thirty minutes from here," Ryan said. "I'm sorry if it's a bit long. I usually drive myself, but my sister took my car after I got here." He looked up shyly. "It'd be easier if I just directed you while you drove." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kotorichan Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 "it's fine, I didn't have any plans today" Louis smiled and offered Ryan his hand to help him up. "Okay, I'll just count on you then." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
America's Prodigy Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 Ryan took the other's hand, pulling himself up quickly. He blushed deeper when he got closer, but he quickly stepped back, looking down. "Shall we go, then?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kotorichan Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 "yeah..." Louis frowned slightly. "Are you okay? your face keeps getting really red..." he started walking to his car, watching Ryan as he went. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
America's Prodigy Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 Ryan followed closely, feeling the other's eyes on him. He looked down at his feet as he walked, every once in a while glancing up and catching the other's eyes, only to look down again in embarrassment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kotorichan Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Louis looked away when he noticed how uncomfortable Ryan was "sorry, I didn't mean to make you feel awkward..." he laughed "I guess you'd be a lot happier if a girl your age was helping you out instead" he joked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
America's Prodigy Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 Ryan was surprised by the joke, and he thought about it for a second before laughing hysterically. "Actually," he said, "that is far from the truth. I would be even more awkward if a girl was helping me. I wouldn't even be able to walk." He wouldn't say the real reason was that he had never liked girls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kotorichan Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Louis laughed at Ryan's comment "I guess that's true, you're already this nervous just around me" he stopped when they reached his car and got in. "okay, which way?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
America's Prodigy Posted May 2, 2014 Author Share Posted May 2, 2014 "Um, take the second left off of the main road here," Ryan said quietly, pointing for emphasis. "Thanks again for all you're doing for me." He looked away, out of the window. "So, Professor, what about you? Have you ever been bullied?" he asked curiously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kotorichan Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Louis followed the instructions Ryan gave him. He sighed softly at the question. "yes, when I was in school I was bullied quite a lot actually... But as I got older I started to be able to deal with it better and people around me matured" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
America's Prodigy Posted May 3, 2014 Author Share Posted May 3, 2014 Ryan fidgeted in his seat a little. Why couldn't he do that? He'd been bullied since junior high, and yet he couldn't deal with it any better now than he had then, which had consisted of him simply taking it and ignoring the thought of standing up for himself. "How?" he said. "How did you deal with it?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kotorichan Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 "I had a friend who ended up helping me out... I was probably around your age actually" Louis glanced over at him and smiled. "Maybe that's why I'm more concerned than the other teachers, I can't imagine what I would have done without his help..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
America's Prodigy Posted May 3, 2014 Author Share Posted May 3, 2014 Ryan frowned at this. He was surprised the other hadn't stood up for himself. "That's... strange, to me," he admitted. "You seem like the type to be able to stand up for yourself. Me, I've never been one for confidence or fighting. You're smarter than me, at least. I would've thought you'd dealt with it on your own." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kotorichan Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Louis laughed softly. "I used to be a lot less outgoing, I'm only like this because I got a little push from my friend... which way do I go from here?" he asked, looking around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
America's Prodigy Posted May 4, 2014 Author Share Posted May 4, 2014 Ryan looked around for a moment, then directed him to the left. "Well, at least I'm not the only one, I guess," he said shyly. He didn't know what to say next, so he said the first thing that popped into his mind. "Why did you choose teaching? As a career, I mean," he said softly, unsure of why he asked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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