The Teacher

**Trigger Warning: this story contains some predatory behaviors**

(Text Message Communication)

Monday, June 30

DAVID 12:03 P.M.

Dear Amy, I need to talk to you.

AMY 12:12 P.M.

Hi David. What’s up? Has there been a change in the class schedule?

DAVID 12:12 P.M.

Not exactly

AMY 12:15 P.M.

So…

DAVID 12:17 P.M.

We should probably talk in person. In fact, maybe we could do an in-person class.

AMY 12:22 P.M.

Thanks, but I can’t afford it.

DAVID 12:22 P.M.

No charge

AMY 12:26 P.M.

Maybe…

DAVID 12:27 P.M.

No, really. We can go over scenes three and four from class and maybe grab a bite after. I noticed those scenes could use some work.

AMY 12:45 P.M.

Do you want to practice via Zoom instead? Might be easier considering class is a two hour drive for me…

DAVID 12:51 P.M.

It won’t work via Zoom. Just trust me. We need to rehearse in person. And I’ll reimburse you for gas.

AMY 1:09 P.M.

Why?

DAVID 1:13 P.M.

I take my students’ progress very seriously.

AMY 1:13 P.M.

Umm, I guess that’s okay. When?

DAVID 1:16P.M.

Can you meet me on Thursday? 5 P.M.?

AMY 1:20 P.M.

Let me get back to you

DAVID 1:20 P.M.

Thumbs up sign

DAVID 6:16 P.M.

Well?

AMY 6:29 P.M.

Sure, I guess I can come Thursday.

DAVID 6:29 P.M.

Splendid

AMY 6:31 P.M.

5:00, right?

DAVID 6:34 P.M.

Make sure you arrive a little early. We’re meeting at the restaurant.

AMY 6:35 P.M.

What restaurant? Shouldn’t we meet where we hold class?

DAVID 6:35 P.M.

Nope. I don’t rent it out on Thursdays. And besides, I’m buying you dinner. I’ll provide directions shortly.

AMY 6:35 P.M.

That’s okay…you don’t need to buy me dinner. Really. The lesson is more than enough.

DAVID 6:36 P.M.

Don’t be silly. I want to or I wouldn’t have offered. It will set the mood and relax us both.

DAVID 6:36 P.M.

Back to what I was saying. We have some things to work out. Class hasn’t been going so well for you lately, has it?

AMY 6:40P.M.

It’s been fine. Don’t you think I’ve been doing alright?

DAVID 6:41 P.M.

Yes and no

AMY 6:41 P.M.

…

DAVID 6:41 P.M.

I’ll explain over dinner.AMY 6:52 P.M.

So we’re going over my lines at the restaurant?

DAVID 7:30 P.M.

I’m staying at a hotel in the area.

AMY (to LESLIE) 8:27 P.M.

Do you know where I can buy mace?

LESLIE 8:40 P.M.

Do you need some?

AMY 8:42 P.M.

I don’t know. Maybe.

LESLIE 8:45 P.M.

Try a sporting goods store.

AMY 8:45 P.M. Okay, thanks

LESLIE 8:52 P.M.

Whats this about?

AMY 8:53 P.M.

My acting teacher’s being a little weird and wants to give me a free private lesson.

LESLIE 8:55 P.M.

That’s nice

AMY 9:00 P.M.

And dinner

LESLIE 9:00 P.M.

Oh

AMY 9:01 P.M.

And…he wants to do the private lesson in his hotel room.

LESLIE 9:10 P.M.

Are you crazy?

AMY 9:11 P.M.

Probably

LESLIE 9:11 P.M.

Look, I have mace if you wanna borrow it, but I need it back when you’re done.

AMY 9:12 P.M. You mean it?

LESLIE 9:16 P.M.

Yeah, stop by the store tomorrow. I’ll be working from 10-3. You can pick it up from me anytime. If you want to come later, I’ll leave it with Jeff.

AMY 9:18 P.M.

No!

LESLIE 9:21 P.M.

Okay

AMY 9:21 P.M.

I mean, don’t tell Jeff anything. I’ll just get it from you. And thanks-

LESLIE 9:29 P.M.

Sure thing. See you tomorrow

AMY 9:30 P.M.

See you then

Tuesday, July 1

AMY 1:35 P.M.

Thanks again for the mace, Leslie. I’m sure I won’t have to use it, but I feel much better having it.

LESLIE 1:57 P.M.

Sure thing. And be careful.

AMY 1:58 P.M.

I will. And I promise to get it back to you. I can bring it to the store if you’re working on July 4…

LESLIE 2:01 P.M.

I’m not. No worries, just leave it with Jake. Put it in a container of some sort and just say it’s mine. He won’t open it.

AMY 2:03 P.M.

Perfect. Thanks-

Wednesday, July 2

DAVID 11:33 A.M.

I can’t wait to see you, Amy.

AMY 11:44 A.M.

It will be great to get more practice in.

DAVID 11:46 A.M.

Dinner will be nice, too.

AMY 11:50 A.M.

Yeah…

AMY 11:51 A.M.

But like I said, you don’t have to take me out to dinner. It probably won’t help me relax, anyway, as I’ll be anxious to practice my lines.

DAVID 11:51 A.M.

I want to. We’re meeting at Guido’s. The address is 758 Main Street. Call me when you get there. Reservation’s for 5:00.

AMY 11:53 A.M.

Okay

AMY 11:53 A.M.

By the way, are there many other people around at the hotel you’re staying in?

DAVID 11:59 A.M.

Yeah, they’re pretty loud. Unfortunately.

Thursday, July 3

DAVID 2:00 P.M.

Have you left yet?

AMY 2:06 P.M.

I'm about to.

DAVID 2:08 P.M.

Good

DAVID 2:08 P.M.

I can’t wait to see you. Can’t wait to see how well you perform.

AMY 2:10 P.M.

You think I’m that good?

DAVID 2:10 P.M.

Oh yeah

DAVID 2:11 P.M.

Hurry up and get here!

DAVID 10:19 P.M.

Tonight was great. I’m glad we’re pals again. I could tell you weren’t enjoying class lately.

AMY 10:31 P.M.

I’m driving

AMY 10:32 P.M.

Cant really text

DAVID 10:32 P.M.

Don't text and drive! Let me know you got home okay. Kiss emoji

AMY 1:01 A.M.

I'm home

DAVID 1:05 A.M.

Thanks. I was so worried.

AMY 1:06 A.M.

Well, goodnight. See you in class.

DAVID 1:10 A.M.

We should keep on doing private lessons.

AMY 1:13 A.M.

Private lessons and class?

DAVID 1:14 A.M.

No. Just private lessons.

AMY 1:15 A.M.

But I like our class

DAVID 1:20 A.M.

Gotta catch some Zzzzs. Text you tomorrow.

Friday, July 4

DAVID 10:00 A.M.

Happy Fourth of July, Amy!

AMY 10:50 A.M.

Happy Fourth of July, David

DAVID 10:50 A.M.

Call me Davy

DAVID 10:51 A.M.

Another class this Thursday?

AMY 10:53 A.M.

What about the regular group class on Wednesday?

DAVID 10:56 A.M.

I can’t wait to see you again. Please don’t tell your classmates about the favor I’m doing for you. I don’t want them thinking they can all get free lessons. And I don’t want my wife to find out.

AMY 11:09 A.M.

What

DAVID 11:09 A.M.

She might get the wrong idea. She’s very jealous.

AMY 11:12 A.M. She has nothing to worry about.

DAVID 11:15 A.M.

I know, but she gets jealous of every woman I talk to. Don’t say anything.

AMY 11:20 A.M.

I won’t

DAVID 4:53 P.M.

You ready for Thursday?

AMY 5:33 P.M.

What about the regular Wednesday class?

DAVID 5:40 P.M.

You probably shouldn’t attend for awhile.

AMY 5:43 P.M.

Why, David?

DAVID 5:44 P.M.

Davy

DAVID 5:55 P.M.

These private classes are good for you. And they’re free. Stop asking questions.

AMY 5:58 P.M.

Okay…

Saturday, July 5

DAVY 10:02 A.M.

Good Morning, Sunshine

AMY 10:17 A.M.

Hi

DAVID 10:17 A.M.

Ready for Thursday? I am.

AMY 10:31 A.M.

I’ve been studying and going over my lines a lot.

DAVID 10:33 A.M.

Good

DAVID 11:14 A.M.

Wear something sexy.

AMY 11:47 A.M.

What? I mean, why?

DAVID 11:55 A.M.

Just for fun. To get into character. I’m giving you a new scene where we play lovers.