[hr][h2][color=PaleVioletRed]Location: Kaylee Everose’s Private Room[/color][/h2][hr]

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Kaylee’s hands ran through her hair as she washed it. She massaged her scalp and just let the hot water run over her head and neck. To her there was nothing quite like the feeling of a nice, hot bath. They were therapeutic to her...always had been. She let herself lay back against the tub and simply relax for a moment. She was in heaven.

The day had gone well for her. Classes were productive, most students behaved well enough, there weren’t even that many absences. It felt good to be teaching again. She reflected on being forced to resign from her job at the private school of her dreams. All because she was a mutant...She was thankful that the chancellor didn’t out her as the “freak” that he referred to her as, and simply allowed her to walk away. She shook the thought from her mind. This was relaxation time after all. 

A knock erupted from the main door to her room. It was just barely loud enough for her to hear from the bathroom. Kaylee sighed...deeply. [color=PaleVioletRed]“One moment!”[/color] she yelled out, forcing herself to step out of her heaven and dry off quickly. She wrapped herself in an Ashford Institute branded robe and made her way to the door. 

[color=firebrick]“I’m sorry to bother you, but…”[/color] The student, Nathan Caldwell, stopped speaking as soon as he noticed the Ms. Everose in her robe. He accidentally let himself look her over before awkwardly snapping his eyes towards the ceiling. Kaylee noticed the student’s wandering eyes but kept a straight face despite laughing in her head. 

[color=PaleVioletRed]“Yes Nathan…”[/color] She responded. [color=PaleVioletRed]“Is there something you need?”[/color]

[color=firebrick]“Um...I...Just...Yeah, I just wanted to see if there are any tutors or programs to help students...well me...with calculus?”[/color]...Nathan finally lowered his eyes to hers. [color=firebrick]“This was the first lesson and I’m already lost.”[/color]

[color=PaleVioletRed]“You’re already lost?”[/color] Kaylee asked followed by a sarcastic laugh. [color=PaleVioletRed]“Well then. I’m sure we can find a fellow student to help tutor you, or you could always come by during my posted office hours and I could help you then.”[/color] She smiled at him, still a bit frustrated that her bath was interrupted though she understood that it wasn’t his fault. She noticed though, that the student carried something behind is eyes. She couldn’t quite make out if it was sadness, fear, anger, or something else entirely. He seemed like a sweet kid if not a bit on the shy side. She couldn't recall seeing him interact with any other students though, and figured this would be a good opportunity for him to do just that. [color=PaleVioletRed]“I’d recommend trying to get to know some of your peers. Make some friends, ask someone on a date, have fun. In the meantime I’m sure you’ll find someone to help you with your math homework.”[/color] She laughed sweetly. [color=PaleVioletRed]“There are plenty of brilliant minds on this campus. However, if you ever need help down the line, I am always happy to help. So don’t hesitate to ask.”[/color]

[color=firebrick]“Oh...okay.”[/color] He clearly didn’t expect, or like, what she had to say. His cheeks turned visibly red when she suggested asking someone out. An awkward chuckle slipped out. [color=firebrick]“I understand. Thank you Ms. Everose.”[/color]. She watched him turn and leave nervously. It humored her when people were shy around her. She genuinely cared about every student on this campus, it was in her blood to care about her students, but she couldn’t help getting a kick out of awkward situations. She debated getting back in the bath as she closed her door behind her.