Handsome and had an accent. Milo Ventri is double trouble. Had they met when she'd been in college Alice would've been on him like white on rice but, now all she did was flush in her cheeks and smiled warmly. She had her siblings to think about now and with work being busy she just didn't have the time to flirt with hot history teachers.

“It’s nice to meet you Mr. Ventri.” Alice replied, making sure to stay where Sapphire wanted her, knowing how shy the little blonde was. Smiling down at her as Mr. Ventri introduced himself, giving her hand a gentle squeeze. She was proud of Sapphire for being brave enough to at least say her name. “Ah, actually, since you have Fritz in your class do you think it would be possible for you to tell me if you think he’s alright?”

Alice turned away for a moment to skim over the papers and sign her name wherever it was indicated. “I would really appreciate it.”

With that Alice gave a little wave and a “Thank you.” to the secretary while she smiled back at Mr. Ventri in goodbye. Leading little Sapphire to her class. “I’m very proud of you, Saph. Saying hello like that took a lot of courage, you brave thing.” She gave Sapphire’s hand a little shake in encouragement. Making sure they took their time. If Sapphire was late so be it. The damn teacher could wait. 

When the pair got to the door to Sapphire’s classroom Alice knelt down to be eye level with her sister and said, “I put my number in your bag, with your lunch. If you need to come home have your teacher call me. Alright?”

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“Fritz?” Said a decidedly feminine voice behind him. Sarah one of his classmates tapped his shoulder to get his attention. She was cute, with blonde curly hair and freckles. Her brown eyes warm and inviting like her smile. “It’s nice to see you again but, um... Why are you out here?” She had her bag slung over one shoulder and books pressed to her chest. Dressed in a knee length skirt and a floral printed blouse. She was the quintessential popular girl that everyone liked.