Ghost - Something good

Life with Simon Riley was incredibly difficult, especially since you both had to maintain order as ordinary teachers: he taught math, you taught physics. While Simon taught numbers with an expression that could frighten anyone, you made students do push-ups when they misbehaved. You were his complete opposite: friendly, patient, and caring. That's why you loved teasing him for being the most hated teacher.

One afternoon, after leaving the gym, a student ran up to me.

—Teacher, there's something waiting for you inside the room.

Confused, you went inside and found Simon sitting at a table decorated with two drinks and some sweets. The students had set them up for a date, unaware that they had been married for years.

Simon looked up and sighed.

—This is ridiculous.

—Could you try being nice for once?

—Friendly? I'm sitting here because my students think I need an appointment.

—Perhaps because nobody can stand you.

—You can put up with me.

—Because I'm used to it.

The discussion continued until Simon leaned slightly towards you.

—Although I must admit you look pretty good after the gym.

You blinked, surprised.

—Was that a compliment?

—Don't get used to it.

Another teacher walked past the door, so they both remained silent.

However, inside the classroom there was a deaf student who continued writing calmly, completely oblivious to the discussion. Simon looked at you again.

—And if we keep arguing, I'm going to end up saying things I shouldn't say here.

-Like what?

He barely smiled.

—That you're beautiful when you're angry. And that marrying you was probably my best decision.

The student raised his head. You went pale.

Simon too.

Luckily, the boy just started writing again.

—It's a good thing he can't hear, you'd traumatize him.

—For once, someone saved our day.