William Lucas

Um… I’m not really the type of person to do weightlifting… I’m basically all bones. But what’s nutrition?

I see. Nutrition is a class that teaches you healthy eating habits.

What class is that?

Weightlifting. Or nutrition if you prefer sitting down.

I’m 6’2 at 190 pounds, I’ve undergone strict physical training and continue that regiment by myself daily. Fuck off.

I never said you weren't fit. Just not large in size. That isn't the type of language you should be using with teachers, young man.

Where did you teach before coming here? Gym? I’m sure I’ll do horrible in your class. 

I taught at another high school. Well, luckily for you, you don't have to take my class. It's an elective.

Oh, no, it’s okay. The only reason I’m getting okay grades is because I’m in the dumb classes. Except for P.E. I’m good at P.E. 

Don't sell yourself short, hun. 

Are you serious?

One hundred percent.

Well that’s a shame, I like weight lifting.

Do you? You look pretty thin to me.

Really? Interesting. You teach at the high school or college?

Yes, really. At the high school.

For what? I’m Nick Harkin. Nice to meet you. 

For false judgement. You as well, Mr. Harkin.

They have a whole class here dedicated to lifting weights? Nice to meet you as well, Mr. Lucas. How long have you been teaching here?

Yes. It's a gym credit. This is my first year actually.

You don’t sound like my parents. My mom would say “you should really drop out and get a job” and my dad wouldn’t say anything ‘cause he doesn’t even know how old I am so he can’t know I go to high school at all. 

Well I apologize then. I'm Mr. Lucas. You are?

Weight lifting and nutrition.

No, don’t think we have.

Mr. Lucas. It's a pleasure.

I’m here for soccer, technically. But I gotta maintain a 2.5 GPA or I get kicked out. 

I don't want to sound like your parents but I think you should really try for more than a 2.5 GPA.

Thank you! My name is Josiah. You’re a teacher here, I assume?

Yes I am. Weight lifting and nutrition. Nice to meet you Josiah. I'm Mr. Lucas.