months ago, in english we had to fill in the gaps to questions like "i'm happy when, i don't like, i hate it when'' ect. i couldn't fill in most of them and i flat out said those exact words to her. she just said "you're thinking too much, i'll go around the room and come back to see where you're at." she came back, i was at the same place. a huge lump in my throat was forming and my eyes were stinging, she then filled in one of them for me. "i pretend: that i am okay." i couldn't even breathe when i read that. i looked up at her, she gave me a little smile and walked away. this will honestly be why you're my favourite teacher; you noticed me when i wasn't okay. you noticed, me. i saw you today while i was out by myself and trying to stay out of the crowds. i heard my name being said, and felt someones hand around my arm. it was you, and you gave me the same smile that you did months ago. "emmylou, merry christmas darling." and you walked off before i could reply. i walked away saying to myself that the world needs more people like you.
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