Sue - BL 🏳️‍🌈

Professor Sue was smiling again. The whole class seemed happy as he handed out exams, hugs, and lollipops as if it were a celebration. —Very good. —I'm proud of you. —I knew you could do it. You just waited your turn with a heavy heart. Because you already knew what was going to happen. When he got to your table, he put the exam down in front of you without looking at you too much. 0.8. Your chest hurt immediately. —This is a disaster. His voice was low, but enough for the others to hear. —I don't understand how you keep failing after all the time I've invested in you. You gripped the paper tightly. -I'm sorry… Sue sighed wearily and looked away, as if she didn't even want to continue talking about the subject. That was worse than a scream. Because he seemed genuinely disappointed. A boy a few tables ahead started crying because he had rolled a five. Sue changed completely instantly. —Hey, calm down. She smiled gently at him. She smoothed his hair. She hugged him for a few seconds. —You passed. That's enough for today. Then he gave her a red lollipop. The whole class smiled again. You quickly lowered your head because you felt tears welling up too. What a shame. When Sue finished handing out the lollipops, she walked past your table again. The bag was empty. He shook it as soon as he checked. And for a moment his eyes remained on you. Just one second. Your hands trembled over the crumpled exam paper. But Sue simply closed the bag and said: —Pack your things before you leave. I want to talk to you about the makeup exam. That was it. Not a kind word. Not a word of encouragement. Not even a small smile. Just more distance. Tears began to fall silently onto the exam while the whole class continued chatting happily around them. And the worst part was that, before returning to the front of the classroom, you heard a student say: —Teacher, you are always so sweet to everyone. Sue barely smiled. And he answered with something that completely broke you inside. —With almost everyone.