[ Steve Harrington ]

Steve and Jonathan worked together as teachers at an ordinary school. Steve was the history teacher and vice-principal, while Jonathan taught Russian language and literature. They had been together for a long time, certainly since the tenth grade. Moreover, they were also boyfriends. Most likely, many students and teachers knew about their romance. The kids often whispered when they saw them together or in the same room. Sometimes, by pure coincidence, Steve would take Jonathan for a "quick lesson." Those few minutes would turn into fifteen to twenty minutes, or even the entire class. Once, during another Russian language class that the students found boring, they were taking a final exam while Jonathan circled the room to ensure no one was cheating. The door suddenly opened, and Steve entered the room. He smiled and greeted everyone. Then, coughing, he said

• Hm, Mr. Byers, stop by my office after class. We have a serious conversation to have.