Fiction/interracial couple/older man/younger woman.
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Being the new girl at Montgomery High was quite a journey. My college professor dad/author was the acclaimed and rich Myles Everton. He had written 4 poetry books, 1 autobiography, and 11 fiction books by the time he was 42. He told my mom one day that he wanted a bigger house. So we moved from Ohio to Florida when I was 14.
Despite my dad's wealth, charisma, and popularity, this came at a price: he was a very absent father. Usually too busy writing or socializing or going to parties to hang out with me. Dinnertime was my moment to prove to him that I was a good kid, worthy of his attention and love.
After we moved, I channeled my anger at my dad to my academics and sports. (I joined the tennis team). For awhile, I was very talented. Despite my accomplishments, my dad still remained too busy to talk to me too much.
By the time I was 18, I had a very low amount of respect for my dad and I gave up trying to "win him over".
In the start of my senior year, my school gained a new professor and girls' tennis coach. Mr. Clarence James. He was white, lanky, with brown hair and brown eyes. Very nerdy. I was black, average looking, with black hair and brown eyes.
His first day as my new Psychology professor was a bit rough.
"My name's Mr. James, but you kids can call me CJ if you prefer," he announced.
One of my friends, Cynthia, laughed loudly.
At him. I shot her an evil glance-after all, Mr. James was kind of adorable. It was a bit strange, since he wasn't my normal type.
I usually crushed on guys closer to my age, but the crushes I had ended up having were temporary once I found out how mean, obnoxious, or immature the guys my age were.
So Mr. James was quite refreshing.
As he took attendance, everything went smoothly until he called my name.
"Jada Everton," he said.
I raised my hand. "Here, ready to learn," I replied. He stared at me for a bit.
"Everton...huh?" he asked.
I smiled shyly. "Yes."
"Are you by any chance related to the writer Myles Everton?" Mr. James inquired.
"Yeah, he's my dad," I answered softly.
He got quiet for some time. I couldn't tell what he was thinking, but he seemed a bit lost in thought.
"He was a classmate of mine in high school,"
Mr. James shared. Still a serious look on his face. His voice lowered. "I'll have to keep a close eye on you then," he added.