Dancing for the moon

"Can I come in?"

"Um...sure hurry." You quickly made sure no other teachers were outside just watching you like a hawk before closing the door. "This is an unexpected visit at 11:00 in the middle of the night."

"I apologize for interrupting you at such a late hour. I was hoping you'd speak with me."

"Hoping? Hey, If you need help with grading, I'm game."

"Haha, nothing like that I'm afraid. I came to talk actually."

"About what exactly? Did I mess something up with the curriculum? Oh crap, did I leave phone in the classroom?"

"Be serious for a moment. I wanted to talk about........today."

"You mean those girls?"

"Yes Winter...why'd you do it?"

"I felt bad. No one should be treated like that especially since it's college, that kind of bullying is apart of the zero tolerance rule."

"Then why did you help me?"

"As a good person..."

"No. Me specifically. It's common knowledge that even though your a student teacher, you can still be fired for any misdemeanor towards the students.....yet....you risked your job to defend me and me alone. Why...is that?"

"I......I just.."

You slowly opened your eyes, the dim room easing into focus as you sat up. ".....That dream again?" You slid over to let your feet touch the ground and let a long sigh as you stretched and stood up. Looking back, there sat a window, one that aided in illuminating the room. From your room, you could easily see the trees that swayed in the wind and cars that lit up the streets. The sight that really drew in, even to put the bed by the window, was the sight of the moon in night sky. Cloudy days were days to close the blinds but on nights as clear as this, the moon really earned the title of it's beauty shining with magnificent light and stunning placement among the stars. The rays of moonlight shone brightly into people's home's almost as if to invite those could see it's brilliance to the moon itself. After one big yawn, you exited the bedroom and made your way to the small kitchen and fixed yourself a glass of classic orange juice. After smashing the entire cup, you placed it in the sink and slowly sunk into the chair at the dining room. "Why do I keep having that dream? Who is that girl I keep talking to?"

"You risked your job to defend me and me alone." the voice echoed in his head like an alarm clock.

You put your head to the table and tried to desperately think. "I feel like I know that voice but....I just can't put a face to it. Hehe, neither will my dream considering I felt like I was talking to a my own shadow the entire time." You didn't know how to feel about such a dream. You'd been having it ever since last week with no reason nor explanation. You sighed continuing to think until the lure of sleep was obvious. Within minutes you were having that same dream.

"No. Me specifically. It's common knowledge that even though your a student teacher, you can still be fired for any misdemeanor towards the students.....yet....you risked your job to defend me and me alone. Why...is that?"

"I......I just.."

"Why Winter? Why would you sacrifice your own job for me?"

"Because.....I felt...I..."

"Those girls were right anyway. I'm just a nerd."

"No....you're much more...."

"I've never had a boyfriend, I've never had anyone even ask me out....I'm just a ugly nerd."

Like a rocket you jumped and embraced this shadow in your arms. You didn't know who she was or what she was talking about but something felt right about this. Before you knew it, the shadow began to draw ever closer to your lips. As soon as you made contact however."

"Son of a..." you said as a pounding at your door dropped you from your chair to the floor.

"Mr. Winter?" A soft female voice announced from the opposite side of your door." I'm sorry for being so aggressive but I was told to inform you that you're late for your class."

"Wha.....Really?! What time is it?"

"6:00 AM."

"Oh crap! Can you do me a favor and stall the dean while I get ready?"

"Of course sir. I don't know how long I can though so please hurry."

"Thank you so much."

"My pleasure."

You quickly wrestled to get your self in order before things went south as you made a mental check list. White dress shirt, check. Black dress pants, check. Dress shoes, check. Um....Wait....I need my glasses. As you grabbed them from the nightstand you realized you put on the most out of sync outfit in your closet. "Dammit." After a few minutes of searching for the right clothes, you slipped into the bathroom ready for hygiene. You stared into the mirror for a moment at the powder blue eyes staring back. "I gotta stop checking myself out. Ok let's see."

You brushed your teeth, flossed, and did all the standard things before taking a brush to your silver hair. After that you made any last minute adjustments and grabbed the backpack and room key off the hook on the wall, you sprinted like a Olympic runner out of the room and down the hallway. "This is getting ridiculous. I live on the campus and I'm the one late." As you turned a corner, students began to notice you as they were headed to their classes.

"Hello Mr. Winter." A young girl said in a shy tone.

"Hey marionette." you said as you dashed past her.

"Hey there Mr. Winter." Another young girl said with a bit more confidence.

"Morning to you Sage." you said as you once again dashed by that girl.

"Hello Mr. Winter." Another girl said with a slightly more seductive tone which obviously you didn't really know how to respond to.

You dashed by her with a wave and continued down the maze of hallways to your classroom. "There it is." As you bolted into the room, you quickly placed your bag down and looked up at the class which, might I add, is comprised mostly of girls, not a coincidence I assure you. "Morning class."

"Morning Mr. Winter." almost every girl said with a more than comfortable tone.

"You guys ready to learn some physics today? By the way, just between us, I had a long night. I was always here cool?"

Every one of them either gave a thumbs up or a wink. "I'm sorry Discord sir but he's in the middle of a very important lecture." A female's voice trailed in from down the hallway.

"I'm quite sure that when I came into check a moment ago, he was not present Ms. Pommel."

You winked at the class and began to quickly write something on the smart board as Discord rushed into the classroom with Coco cowering behind him. "Mr. Winter fall?"

"Uh...yes sir."

"Where have you been?"

"Here sir."

"On time?"

"Of course sir. I'm not that much of a slacker."

"So you mean to tell me that If I go check the cameras, I will see you in the classroom at exactly 6:00 AM."

You got silent and slowly peered at the ceiling camera. "Dammit, I forgot they installed those."

"In my office...now."

"Yes sir. Can you take my class Coco?"

"Um...of course....good luck."

"I'll need it, thanks.

Discord tapped his pen quite heavily atop the desk as you sat opposite of him, a big nervous smile on your face. "Are you aware that class started at 6:00 AM Mr. Winter."

"Y-yes sir."

"And are you aware of consequences of students being late for class?"

"Uh...yes sir but...."

"Please explain to me the program."

"The program sir?"

"The student teacher program here at Canterlot University please."

"Um ok....well the student teacher program is here to aid young teachers in a start to a real teaching position."

"And what are the requirements for such a program."

"The student teacher must abide by the same set of rules that students must."

"Can you name them and the reason for them."

"The student teacher must, as well as the students, show up to class on time and be both productive and respectful within the workplace whenever necessary. The completion of these two major rules will be viewed as marks and work towards earning one the teaching job they deserve."

"Good, it seems you haven't forgotten what it takes to be in the student teacher program. I'm beginning to see however that your understanding of the rules is wavering."

"Sorry sir."

"I don't need a sorry young man, I need an explanation. When you first joined this program last year, you were so optimistic about it, almost too perfect for one's good. But as of last week, you've been late to class every single day. What's going on Winter?"

"I'd rather not say sir."

"You can trust me Winter. I'm not like some of these immature students who would rather gossip than help. I must make sure my staff stays as productive as possible."

"Well...."

"Come on Winter. I won't bite."

"Well sir, it's a bit personal. I've been having...dreams."

"Dreams? Anything frightening?"

"Nothing like that actually. It's more confusing than anything as I wake up in the middle of the night not knowing exactly what it means."

"May I ask details?"

"I'm not sure myself. All I know is it involves a rather familiar female voice belonging to a shadow. We seem to be talking about an event that I have no knowledge that apparently led her to confront me about it."

"And this causing you to lose sleep."

"Yes sir."

"I'll tell you what. Keep trying to understand it and if it doesn't fix itself by next week, than come see me again. As for your late mornings, I will place another in your place until your arrival."

"Thank you sir."

"Return to class then, I'm sure those girls miss you already."

"I'd rather they didn't."

"Hahaha, It can't be helped unfortunately."

Quickly you found yourself walking down the hall back to class. Upon opening the door, Coco smiled at you as well as the other students. "Welcome back Mr. Winter. Discord didn't hurt you did he?"

"No Coco, I'm fine. Still scared to hell but fine."

"I'm glad to hear that. I shall take my leave then."

"Thank you for taking care of them."

"My pleasure. Although...I think they missed you.... a little too much."

"I expected that, trust me."

You escorted Coco out with a wave and turned back to face the onslaught of bedroom eyes staring you down. "Welcome back Mr. Winter." they all said seductively and simultaneously.

"Uh....glad to be back class."

Like a hurricane, one girl with a pale complexion and blond shoulder length hair with white highlights, the prettiest of the group and the most bitchy too, jumped and assaulted your arm with a tight hug. "Oh Mr. Winter, Discord din't inflict injury upon you did he?"

"Um..no he didn't. And even if he did," you said as you removed her from your arm. "I doubt you would be able to do anything without getting kicked out. Now sit down Lily."

She walked back to her seat slowly but a smile hung upon her face as if she'd won some kind of contest. Not even seconds after she sat down, everyone back to admire her as if she actually had won something. With a small sigh you leaned against the wall and tried to figure out how it came to this. As far as you can remember, it's always been like this, the majority of the nonsense varied mainly between Crystal Prep and Canterlot high. Back in Crystal Prep, the rule was this, the men who had both looks and smarts were admired and adored like perfection itself. You just so happen to be blessed with the curse of girls falling head over heels for you which just so happen to annoy you both your freshman and softmore year. After a hard argument, your parents were kind enough to switch you over to Canterlot high which you expected to have less of a bias towards this sort of thing. You were wrong of course. Those last two years were absolute hell for you. Try studying when you got a girl attached to you arm every ten seconds. It's the same issue at Canterlot University too with girls latching on like leeches and refusing to let go until they're satisfied. Despite being a student teacher, you're about the age of some of these students and boy do they play the game of beauty to perfection. Unfortunately for them, you're not looking to start a harem any time soon. Some of them just want popularity, others are looking money, and a select few such as Lily, the girl who ran up to apparently comfort you, are looking to take you somewhere the cameras can't see and milk you dry.

".... r. Winter?"

You were never interested in any of them. There was really only one girl that ever caught your eye."

"Mr. Winter?!"

"I didn't do it Discord Sir!" you instinctively screamed out.

Everyone looked at you with slight confusion before letting out a slight chuckle. "Dean isn't here teach. Just wondering about the lesson for today?"

Oh thank god for Amanda, the only girl who isn't trying to seduce me. "Thank you for reminding me Ms. O'Neill." She gave a nonchalant thumbs up allowing me to finally continue the lesson. An hour passed and the kids finally found themselves able to leave as the bell rang. "Remember to study people. I want to see actual studying this time too, not just following me around campus and taking pictures, Lily." you said directing your stare at her.

She giggled before getting up and exiting the room alongside her classmates. As the students piled out, Coco quickly made her way in. "Class finished for today Mr. Winter?"

"I'm just glad I got boys in the rest of the classes instead of all girls."

"I'm sure haha. Mr. Discord has asked me to inform you of an incoming student teacher."

"Why would I need to be informed?"

"As far as I'm concerned, you are head teacher in your department of physics."

"Cool, I didn't know that."

"It's neat indeed. Anyway, the newcomer has just started the program and will be teaching the same subject just next door."

"Wait really? Next door? That is so unfair that the new teacher gets the bigger classroom."

"I believe you said that you would be ok with the smallest room on campus as long as you get to be around these amazing kids correct?"

"That was when I wasn't getting assaulted by girls every ten seconds. Least in there, there's room to run."

"Discord has officially asked you to keep an eye on her until she gets settled in. Also, thank to a few setbacks, teachers and student teachers alike will be given a few extra hours to get everything in order before the students are set to arrive at their seats at 8:30 Tomorrow. Should be enough time to see her settled in I suppose."

"Just hope she won't come on to me like all the other girls I've met so far."

"That would be quite a sight wouldn't it?" she said as she began giggling under her breath.

"You know what, you can stop that."

"Whatever do you mean?"

"I'm not playing thi....you know what bye Coco." you said you began to gently push her back outside.

"Oh you must understand, I was just having a little fun."

"Thanks for the update, you can leave now."

"Alright fine. But just know, if she comes on to you, I will be there...with a camera."

"Pile on the creepy why don't you." Finally she took her leave as kids began to appear heading for your classroom. "Good, normal people for once." The rest of the classes went surprisingly well, no love comments, no seductive hints, just good old teaching. Finally, the 5:00 bell ran for the last class of the day making everyone, even you, let out a sigh of relief. You packed your bag and waited for everyone else to exit the room before shutting it and locking it. You sought to return to your room as soon as possible, the fatigue from standing on your feet lecturing all day really digging its way in. After what seemed like an eternity, you finally arrived at your room, slipping the keys into the hole and unlocking the door. You dropped your bag onto the nearest chair and proceeded to your room where your bed was just calling your name. The door was closed however, not the way you had left it before you left it. You began to open as if nothing until small pants drew your hand to a halt. You placed your ear to the door to hear nothing but soft moans coming from the other side. What the hell is going on in there? Let me try something.

You proceeded back to the front door and chose to trick whoever was inside. You opened the door quietly and slammed it as hard as you could shut. After the sound died down, you continued to listen only to hear the moaning persists. Whoever this is really doesn't care? You finally made the decision to just go confront the person. You slowly opened the door nonchalantly as if you were unaware of the person's presence until a slight giggle caught your attention. "Oh my Mr. Winter. How rude to interrupt a woman at such a vulgar time."

You were shocked, stunned, so much as to say frozen as there sit Lily sprawled out on the bed, her clothes discarded halfway across the room, and her fingers playfully teasing her dripping sex as she held a picture of none other than you at eye level. "Lily....what the hell are you doing in my room?"

"Your room. I was sure I was this was my dwelling."

"Lily, you know for a fact that teachers have separate rooms now answer the question."

"I thought it was quite obvious."

"Do you expect this to go the way you hope?"

"Indeed."

"Lily I'm going to say this once. Put some clothes on and get out before I escort you out."

"I reserve the right to decline such an offer correct?"

"Lily, I'm serious."

"What ever is the matter Mr. Winter? Afraid to lose the employment that you so desperately treasure?"

"What are getting at?"

"It just seems that it would be quite the nuisance for you if everyone were to hear about about this encounter, wouldn't you agree."

You growled at that comment, blackmailing at it's worst. "What do you want huh? An A+ on every assignment?"

She giggled at such a comment. "Nothing of that sort."

"Then what."

"I'm sure you can assemble the pieces Mr. Winter."

"You're kidding right?"

"Quite the opposite actually. I'll try to put this in simplest terms so you can comprehend. I've admired you from afar for far too long. Before that pod of lowly women could sink their fangs into you, a move had to be made. I wish you to take me. Right here....Right now."

"Yea right. As if i'd break the one rule on my contract that would most likely get me fired."

"I provided you with a position in this matter which is quite clear. Either take the prize in front of you or find yourself...hehe, unemployed."

You didn't know what to do as you stood frozen in place. If you complied, you would be under her thumb as long as she wants you to. If you didn't, you would have a hell of a time explaining it to Discord. The crime isn't the age factor as you sit one year older than her but instead is the relationship between the student and the teacher that is forbidden especially sexual relations. You had no choice but to give in. You could say no and give in to the blackmail but then where would you be. Canterlot high's student teacher program was the best out of the 5 schools around the country testing it. If you lost it here, you'd probably never get a good teaching position anytime soon. You sighed before taking a step forward. "Shit...."

"Good. Now," she said as spread her sex for you to see. "Do what you would to your future wife."

"Don't think for even one second that I would ever call you my wife, you're a disgrace. Least you could do was just ask me out."

"I'm aware of that. I'm also aware of the fact that you would've happily declined. I had to ensure my grasp on you. Enough talk, remove your clothes and show me why I adore you so much." As you began your forced work, you couldn't help but think of the consequences of your actions, the things that she could do to you just by holding this one event over your head. And this kids, is why I stay away from the popular girls. It felt like a blur had just went by, daylight pooled within the room as you slowly opened your eyes. As you came to, the arms latched around your torso caused you to mentally curse your brain. Her body was warm and her physique was outstanding, but inside, you could tell her heart was black as the darkness within her. What the fuck did I just do?