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welsh_shadow (welsh_shadow) wrote in valarlogs, @ 2017-09-19 09:31:00

Who: Tessa and Will
What: Back to school
Where: Their home
When: Start of Sept
Rating: Low
Status: Complete



Tessa checked her watch one more time. Will would be home soon after his first day back at college and she had prepared a pot of tea for him so he could tell her all about it. Fiddling with the cups on the tray once more, she looked to the door waiting for him to enter.

It had been a strange kind of day for Will, his first back in school but for teacher training this year. Strange and new but good. Entering the home he shared with his partners he smiled when he saw Tessa, “Tea for me? You are a wonder” he said moving to embrace her and press a kiss to her lips.

Tessa giggled against his lips, hands resting on his chest as they kissed. “Well, if I get this reception everyday I’ll try and make sure I’m back from the shop in time to make you some,” she told him happily. “I take it your first day went well then?” she asked.

“Yeah, it’s different but that’s not a bad thing. I am going to miss just reading books and talking about them to get credit though. I need to do lesson plans and loads of paperwork. I want to teach kids not fill in paperwork” he grumbled but was smiling so he knew he was whining.

“Aww, poor baby,” Tessa cooed, pressing a gentle kiss to his cheek and smoothing her hand over his head. “Is there anything I can help with?” she offered.

“This helps” he said, holding her close and pressing another kiss to her lips, “I feel better already” he added once they parted.

Tessa smiled against his lips, sighing gently as he pulled away. “Well I can always help with that, and I’m sure Jem would too. So come on, tell me what books you’re going to start them off with,” she took his hand and led him to the couch to sit.

“I have the best partners in the world” he told her with complete honesty, he was blessed to have Jem and Tessa he knew that. “I have no idea, we’re looking at policy and paperwork, not actual lessons. It’s more the theory of lesson planning than actually picking books” which is partly why Will was struggling so much.

Tessa smiled sympathetically as she poured their tea. “My poor baby, getting frustrated with learning the admin before he can get to the real gritty work,” she smiled at him, putting the teapot down and pressing a kiss to his cheek. “You’re going to love it once you’ve pushed through this bit, y’know? The kids are going to love you,” she reassured him.

“I just wanna talk books with the kids” he pouted though smiled when Tessa kissed his cheek, his arm wound around her waist and he held her close. “Thanks” he said softly, “I love you” he added nuzzling her neck and pressing a kiss to it before pulling back a little and giving her a smile. He knew having Tessa and Jem around during his teacher training was going to help more than he could say.

“I know you do sweetheart, but sometimes we have to learn the more mundane things before we can do the things that make us happy,” Tessa smiled at him as he pressed his lips to her throat. “And in the meantime, I will be here to ply you with plenty of tea and biscuits. And maybe I’ll even try my hand at Welsh cakes for you if you’re extra good,” she told him, slipping her fingers into his hair and raking them through the strands there.

“Oh I must have done something very good to deserve you and a promise of welsh cakes” Will said taking her in his arms properly, “How’s the store? Business still booming? I’ve been recommending you to everybody for their school books”

Tessa giggled as he pulled her into his arms. “The store is wonderful. We were very busy over the summer, which was great, so your recommendations are greatly appreciated,” she smiled up at him happily. “I’ve managed to save up a bit of money so I was wondering if we could go somewhere for a few days around Christmas maybe?” she suggested.

“You’re busy because you know what you’re talking about and you have the best staff led by the best boss ever” Will told her, he knew even without being biased that Tessa was the reason for the stores success. “Of course, I think that’s a great idea. Any thoughts on where?” he asked her.

“Not really, I just thought getting away might do us some good. Is there anywhere you would like to visit?” Tessa asked.

“You know I’ve always imagined being someplace like Alaska around Christmastime, I bet it would definitely put us in the festive mood. Log cabin, fire cracking and fluffy jumpers. That kind of thing” Will mused.

Tessa just grinned at him. “You want to build a snowman don’t you,” she teased. “A sandman not quite as appealing?”

“Maybe a little one. You can't say it isn't appealing. A day of playing in the snow followed by a warm evening reading in front of the fire while Jem plays his violin” It was perfect in Will's mind.

Resting her head on his shoulder, Tessa sighed as she considered the scene he set. “Hmm...it really does. Let’s put it to Jem and see what he says,” she suggested.

Will nodded, “It’s a plan” he agreed smiling as they just stood in the kitchen for a moment. It was a scene worth picturing and one he hoped they could make a reality.