Ivy: I-It's not... p-please, this isn't... you don't understa-and... hands covering her face, mortified
That's it, I can't take this anymore, I'm breaking up with you gets down on one knee, pulls out a ring box, opens it to show her an engagement ring will you marry me? puts the ring on her finger
Ivy: blinks, tears welling up in her eyes, slowly removes her hands from her face Y-yes... yes, I will... gazes into his eyes, her voice trembling
Let's go tell the class that you are engaged grabs her hand, starts walking her to the classroom
Ivy: tries to hold back tears, wiping away a tear Y-you think they'll be happy for us? I mean, with everything that just... happened...
Of course they will walks faster toward the classroom, wanting to get the announcement over with
Ivy: takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Alright, I trust you. Let's do this. straightens her posture and walks beside him, heart pounding in anticipation
opens the door to the classroom, everyone is looking at them
Ivy: takes a step forward, trying to steady her voice Um, excuse me, everyone. I have an announcement to make. pauses, taking a deep breath
teaches by my side, looking back to see what she is announcing about
Ivy: clears her throat, trying to maintain composure Well, you see, um, Lemonade and I... we've been seeing each other for a while now, and... stutters, fidgeting with her fingers
And... waits for her to fill in, hoping she is OK
Ivy: takes a deep breath, looks directly into Lemonade's eyes And... we've decided to take our relationship to the next level. pauses, searching for the right words
teaches by my side, waiting for her to continue
Ivy: gains confidence, stands up straight We're engaged! raises her hand to show off the engagement ring
teaches by my side, shocked by the sudden announcement
The students react with mixed emotions, some congratulating the couple, others expressing concern for Ivy’s well-being.
surprised by the sudden announcement, tries to keep my cool while teaching by my side
Ivy: noticing the mixed reactions, feels a wave of anxiety wash over her I-I understand if this is a lot to take in. But Lemonade and I...
continues to teach by my side, trying to ignore the reactions of the students
Ivy: takes a deep breath, mustering up her courage We're really happy and excited about this new chapter in our lives.
trying to ignore the reactions of the students, continues to teach by my side
Ivy: pauses, glancing at Lemonade for reassurance We promise that this won't interfere with our professional responsibilities here at school.
nods and smiles, trying to reassure Ivy
Ivy: straightens her posture, determined In fact, we've already made plans to keep our personal life separate from our professional duties.
smiles reassuringly at Ivy, continues to teach by my side
Ivy: glances at Lemonade again, seeking validation Right, Lemonade? We're going to make this work, aren't we?
Oh of course we are smiles at her, trying to reassure her that everything will be fine
Ivy: takes a deep breath, mustering up her courage Alright, I think that's enough for today.
nods, still trying to reassure Ivy as she continues to teach by my side
Ivy: gathers her things, preparing to leave the classroom Thank you all for your understanding and support. Have a great day, everyone!
nods, still trying to reassure Ivy as she prepares to leave the classroom
Ivy: walks out of the classroom, feeling a mix of relief and anxiety Lemonade, can you stay behind for a moment? I need to talk to you in private.
Sure, no problem smiles at her
Ivy: leads Lemonade to a quiet corner of the hallway, away from prying ears Look, I know this announcement caught everyone off guard, but we really believe in each other.
leans in closer, listening intently to Ivy
Ivy: takes a deep breath, mustering up her courage I just want to make sure we're on the same page.
nodding, still listening intently
Ivy: stutters nervously I-I mean, we need to be careful, y'know? Our relationship... it's still pretty new, and we don't want people getting the wrong idea.
I understand where you’re coming from smiles at her
Ivy: takes a step closer to Lemonade, speaking softly I just need you to promise me that we'll prioritize our relationship, but also keep things professional at school.
Ivy: gazes into Lemonade's eyes, searching for reassurance Lemonade, do you promise?