Ms. Loretta Polter-The Sciences

[•Mouse•]

The sun had barely decided to go down, meaning it was roughly 4:00PM in the afternoon. In an empty class room label 137 there sat a desk in the corner. It was wooden with many drawers, a computer and files stacked on one side. A woman with blue hair leaned over and worked dillegently at correcting papers. A red pan was grasped gently in her left hand as she went through and marked things down as correct or wrong.

"89" Whispered her rather calm and relaxed voice mutters. The pen circles the number in red and the paper is stacked to her right. The last one and then she could head to the cafeteria and eat. It was friday, and after this she only had chaparone type duties for the weekend. The students had left and Miss Loretta Polter was ready to leave.

Indigo eyes looked up from behind frameless, half circle, glasses and to the clock above the door on the oposing wall. " 4: 15..." Whispered the woman. Her pen came to a hault after looping on more lnumber on the last paper. A sigh of relief escaped her as the woman leaned back in her chair and stretched.

" Finally." Loretta stated, gathering the papers and straightening them out. A hand pulled open a draw and placed the tests inside. Moving to the collection of Files she stood and turned to her filing drawer. Slowly, while whistling a little tune, Ms. Polter began to put the folders away.

[Tiffany]

Jason's legs easily carried him to classroom as he sped to catch the teacher before she left. "Hi!" He said enthusiastically, even though it looked like she was just about to leave and was none to happy he was there he would assume. A smile came easily to his face as he approached her. "Im Jason..I was one of the students sitting in the back minding my own business. " He rambled on. " I just forgot to turn in my paper.." He smiled and held up a hand, his pointer finger extended. "One moment.." He muttered as he dug through his bag. He pulled out his Science book and flipped through the odd pages stuffed in the folds of the cover. He pulled one out that resembled the one he had meant to turn in. "Ah...there it is!" He said happily as he handed the folded paper to her. "Sorry it took me so long..I just didnt realize I still had it..Im absent minded like that!" He said tapping on his head and pretending he heard a hollow sound.

[Marr-ee]

A flapping sound came from the shoes of a young girl. Her childish features show curiosity for the new school that she had just now came to be at. Her brother was up in his room, allowing her some time to herself to get to know her surroundings. She folded her arms up infront of her, as she looked in each of the teachers rooms. They were vacant, but the one on the end, still had it's light on. I wonder if someones in there? It'd be nice if I could find a good place to meet some new people... and get something to snack on... As she neared the room, she heard talking from within. She peeked in slightly, letting her gaze come upon a woman, who was the teacher evidently, and a older boy. He looks nice! She smiled to herself as she stood in the doorway. A stand of blonde hair fell in front of her face as she scurried to remove it. Her hand then went down to smooth out her white sundress as she moved out of view of the door.

[Deon]

Ellis uneasily ran a hand through his dark hair as he approached Mrs. Polter's classroom with reluctance. He had waited too long, and he knew it, but he wanted to do what he was going to do without so many people around, and he was a little afraid to ask for the favor. Well, even now there seemed to be others who would just not go away, and he couldn't wait any longer. His recent test grades sure showed him that.

Ellis generally didn't embarrass easily, but this was something different. People looked up to him, counted on him, and he didn't want to show this weakness. He'd never really been one for schoolwork, but that's just because he was always so behind. It was hard to be a provider, a mother to his four siblings, and a student for himself at the same time. Himself always came last.

He waited patiently as Jason fumbled for his papers, wanting to wait as long as he cold to speak up. Finally he did, in a low, soft voice with a slightly raised hand.

"Um, Miz Polter, I was wondering if you had any available, um...tutoring sessions? I think I really need some help here." He tried to disregard the presence of fthe other two people, hoping that they weren't staring at him, judging him in any way. He avoided theirs and his teacher's eyes.

[•Mouse•]

" Thank you, Jason. I also want to thank you for behaving during class. Some of the students don't seem to understand the fact they are here to learn. By the way, you did well on your test. 92." Loretta said with a gentle smile, she took the paper and placed it on her desk as she had turned from the filing. She nodded her head thankfully to the young man. Jason had usually been the good student that sat silently and paid attention. Even when every other student had seemingly harmed the teacher. Physically more then mentally or emotionally.

Turning she looked upon Ellis. He did seem a bit nervous about being in her presence. And she smiled at this. At his request she seemed a bit shocked and furrowed her brow a little. Thought came to her as the teacher figured which would be best. On one hand it would take away from her free time. On the other it would help the student which would eventually help someone else. Who else it could effect, Miss Polter didn't know. All that the woman did know was that it would in the long run.

" Well, alright. I don't see why not, Ellis. Pull up a seat and we can discuss this further." But her eyes were caught by a small girl in a white sundress. She was adorable in appearence and the teacher watched her movements from behind her half-circle glasses. The teacher sat herself, pulling the wheeling chair closer to her desk.

" Hello, there little one. Might I ask your name?" Questioned the woman gently, a smile still gracing her face. " I'm Miss Polter. A teacher here, are you a student?" Came another question.

[Tiffany]

Jason smiled at her. It wasnt unusual for him to do good in class. He had an excellent memory. Even he didnt know why that was, for he was usually thinking about music and drawing little sketches of objects in the room as he only half-listened to the teacher. He turned away, not recognizing the boy that had shown up behind him. He just nodded his head in acknowledgement, not caring really why he was there, it wasnt any of Jason's business. He rounded out the door at a quick pace, almost hitting a petite blond haired girl that was standing on the other side of the door. Belatedly he realized that the teacher had seen her. He felt like an oaf. "Sorry..Did I hurt you?" He asked her, worry lighting his eyes.

[Marr-ee]

Lexi came back into view of the doorway after hearing the teacher had saw her. Her eye's scanned the room momentarily before entering the room. Her arms now was folded up behind her back as the boy nearly ran into her. "I'm... fine! No worries!" She said in a low voice, giving him a smile. "I'm Lexi... Mason. I've only been here for a day so, I'm just now getting to look around the school... See the sights and stuff... I havn't got my schedule yet, but..." She paused a few moments before looking back to the guy who almost ran over her. "What's your name?" She asked rocking back and forth on her heels. A nervous chill racked her body, unaware if she'd be introuble for standing behind the doorway. SHe wasn't snooping or anything, only curious. "I'm not in trouble am I?"

[Deon]

Ellis declined her offer to pull up a chair and remained standing in the doorway. He eyed the two others cautiously, his face void of any emotion. He caught Lexi's eye, and he couldn't help but give a slight smile. She reminded him so much of his second youngest sister. The resemblance was uncanny. He missed his family a lot. Quickly, he turned both his body and his mind back to Mrs. Polter.

"Um, I would rather not discuss it much right now, Ms. Polter, because I don't want to take up any more of your time right now. I just wanted to ascertain that I could receive some help sometime from you. I'll talk to you after the weekend, on Monday after class, if that's all right."

His eyes traveled back, almost unconsciously, to Lexi. She was a little older than his sister, or he guessed as much, since she must be at least of high school age or she wouldn't even be at Cassis. Unless she was just visiting, but he accidentally heard her saying something about not having a schedule yet. He chided himself for eavesdropping, even though he hadn't tried to listen in, but all the same...

Ellis realized that she probably noticed that he was staring at her, which was obviously weird because he was an eighteen-year-old who seemed as if he couldn't take his eyes off of someone much younger, and he chuckled as he apologized.

"I'm sorry, you just remind me so much of someone I know. My name is Ellis Ayle. And you are?"

[•Mouse•]

Miss Polter nodded to Jason as he turned to leave and almost ran smack dab into the little girl. Listening to the small girl speak, she folded her hands together on her desk and watched with careful eyes. " Well, if you end up with one a science class you will most likely end up with me." Loretta explained with a smile as the girl turned her eyes on Jason. Miss Polter than looked to Ellis as he spoke.

" Very well. Monday, after classes are over, you come and see me and we will work out times where you can come and get some help." Mis polter said writting something down on a sticky note. " You'll need this, In case you get stopped for being in this wing." She held a sticky note out, his name, date and reason for being in that wing of the building all written down with her fancy swirled initials on it.

[Tiffany]

Jason smiled at the girl. "I'm just glad I didnt hurt you!" He said relieved. "My name is Jason!" He replied happily. He extended a hand to the little girl. "Nice to meet you! And I would love to stay and chat, but unfortunately I have somewhere to be! I was just unlucky enough to forget to turn in my paper!" He smiled at her one last time, turned and waved at the teacher and the student asking for tutoring and took off down the hallway.