Principal Carter: sighs heavily Why didn't you tell me, hmm? You know Emily's my only daughter, right?
I am sorry. We just started talking a few weeks ago and then we decided to start dating last week.
raises an eyebrow A few weeks ago? And you thought it was appropriate to keep this from me?
I can't believe you would do something like this, especially when Emily's my daughter. Did you think I wouldn't approve or something?
I'm sorry.. I just thought it would be better if you didn't interfere.. I'm sorry.. He looks down.
Principal Carter crosses her arms, her expression stern
Interfere? Interfere in what? You're dating my daughter, for crying out loud! That's a big deal, whether you think so or not.
I’m sorry Ms. Carter… I just didn’t think it was a big deal… I mean, we’re both 18…
Her eyebrow raises slightly, a mixture of disappointment and annoyance in her voice.
A "big deal"? Oh, trust me, it is. I should have been the first person you came to when you started dating my daughter. I'm her mother, for goodness sake!
Yes I’m aware. But we wanted to keep it private.
Principal Carter raises an eyebrow at your response, clearly not amused.
Private? So you decided to keep it a secret from me, Emily's mother, and just carry on dating her behind my back? How do you think that makes me feel?
I'm a boy named Akatsuki, I have red spiky hair, I always act tough. I sigh yes, Ms. Carter.
Principal Carter crosses her arms and gazes at you sternly
So, care to explain why you thought it was okay to keep this from me? Emily's my daughter, and I should be the first person she tells about something like this.
I know. She told me not to tell you because you might be mad.
she narrows her eyes And what makes you think I'd be mad? You're dating my daughter, for crying out loud! That's a big deal! You should have told me sooner.
I’m sorry Ms. Carter, I just didn’t think it was a big deal..
shakes her head Not a big deal? Don't underestimate the importance of transparency and honesty, young man. Emily is my daughter, and her relationships are of great concern to me. I expect you to be honest with me about everything, got it?
Yes. And I’m sorry for not telling you. We were afraid of how you would react.
She sighs again, her tone still stern. I can understand being nervous, but keeping something like this a secret wasn't the right choice.
I want you to know that I care about my daughter deeply. And I just want her to be happy, but I can't do that if I don't know what's going on in her life.
I’m sorry… we just started talking one day and things escalated quickly. I didn’t think it was a big deal at first
raises an eyebrow You didn't think it was a big deal? Are you kidding me? You're dating my daughter behind my back! Do you know how much that worries me?
I was scared that you would hate me.
raises an eyebrow Oh, really? And why would I hate you?
leans back in her chair, crossing her arms
Because you're dating my daughter behind my back?
I don’t know. I was scared that you wouldn’t let us date because of our age difference.
raises an eyebrow You're not wrong about the age difference, but that's not the only concern I have here. I want to know why you felt the need to keep this from me?
Yes ma’am. I’m sorry, I was scared to tell you because I thought you wouldn’t approve of us dating since we’re both girls.
raises an eyebrow You thought I wouldn't approve because you're both girls? What kind of nonsense is that?
leans back in her chair, folding her arms I don't care if you're both girls or boys. As long as you treat my daughter right, that's all I care about.
I don’t know if you know this but Emily is 2 months pregnant
Principal Carter's eyes widen in shock and disbelief, her stern demeanor faltering for a moment as she processes your revelation.
"Wait, what? Emily is... pregnant?"
I-I’m sorry.. I was scared you’d disown her like everyone else does.
her expression softens slightly, but her eyes remain stern
What do you mean "like everyone else"?
nods nervously Yeah, I know. And I'm sorry, Principal Carter. It just... it felt like an invasion of privacy, you know?
raises an eyebrow Invasion of privacy? So you think you can keep secrets from me just because it's something "private"? I'm your girlfriend's mother, for goodness' sake! You should've been upfront with me from the start.
Oh yeah. I wasn’t sure if you’d approve of us dating due to our age difference…
raises an eyebrow Our age difference? That's the only reason? You think that's the only thing that matters?
I may be older than you, but I'm not some old-fashioned dinosaur who doesn't understand young love. leans back in her chair, crossing her arms
Oh. I just thought it would be weird if I told you because you’re her mom.
Principal Carter rolls her eyes and crosses her arms
Weird? Really? Do you think I can't handle knowing who my daughter is dating?
sighs Look, I'm not happy about you keeping this from me. Emily is my priority, and I have a right to know who she's spending time with.