by Writing Shark
The art of breaking a girl
While the other students are already going to recess, Cecilia Langdon continues to work on her painting in the school’s studio. She is still eager to finish the drawing of an apple tree and the brush is well in her delicate fingers. Her white shirt is stained with paint splatters but she wears them like a badge. It bothers her a bit that she has to change the shirt in favor of her school uniform as soon as the next lesson starts, her uniform is fashionable but nothing special. Something else bothers the girl more though and that is the behavior of her roommate Riley Kirkland. As Cecilia carefully runs the brush across the canvas, she can’t really concentrate.
She doesn’t really know Rily well, but has seen her often enough with her friends. But now that the group has been separated and Professor Clark has messed up the order of the rooms, the blonde girl has been like a changed person. Cecilia can understand that and has done her best to help her roommate, but to no avail. Not that things have gotten worse, quite the opposite. Something happened and now Riley has changed even more. She barely speaks anymore, is not quick-tempered, and is often mentally absent. During breaks and free time she still spends every free minute with her friends, but still Cecilia can’t shake the feeling that something is different. She grins and looks at the colors in front of her. Of course she knows what is different. Professor John Clark. But the girl doesn’t want to think about teachers, as attractive and exciting as they may be. Art does not tolerate distractions and….
The door to the studio opens and Cecilia turns to see who else is coming here now. Her fingers close tighter around the brush and her hand begins to tremble as she recognizes her teacher. She quickly turns away from him and back to the canvas. Maybe he’s not here for her. But the man’s presence immediately takes over the space he now steps into. He pulls the door to the studio closed behind him and Cecilia listens to his footsteps in the silent and sunlit room. This man… what is it about him, she thinks to herself, but can’t form an answer. Like all girls, she feels small and perhaps a bit helpless in his presence, but unlike the others, she can take refuge in her art, a field in which the professor has no title. Politics and history are different from art and photography, her hobbies. But still, her hand begins to tremble when she hears his footsteps. In a moment, he’s standing next to her.
“Miss Langdon.” Her brush slips, drawing a green line across the painting. Spoiled. It took only one sentence from him. Cecilia collects herself, has no time to think about the wasted work, and turns to the professor.
“Professor Clark” she greets him and does the obligatory curtsy. The man smiles and Cecilia feels… funny. She can’t remember what she might have done to earn his kindness. By now, the girls in her class – and several others at the school – are aware of the demands the professor makes on the Hayworth’s angels. Many try their best at pleasing him, but Cecilia has so far successfully resisted. Her art does not depend on a man or a woman, only on her. That’s why her own reaction disturbs her even more when the professor pushes past her and looks at her painting without asking, one hand on the shoulder bag at his hip.
“That looks good Miss Langdon” praises Professor Clark and Cecilia finds herself grinning stupidly behind him. She clears her throat.
“Thank you, Professor.” Then she twirls a strand out of her bushy hair and plays around with it. She quickly closes her eyes and tries to settle down, but is stopped by the professor.
“I thought you specialized in portraits,” he says. “And I mean to have heard you sketch your own photos?”
“Y-Yes Professor” nods the student, trying to overlook the large green spot as the professor probably does. She is grateful to him for that and also that he doesn’t ask what caused the stain. “It’s easier to trace from a photo. The light only has to be right once and you have time.” She smiles nervously, feeling good. So far, only her art teacher has taken an interest in her work. Riley mentioned something along those lines once too, but then quickly got hogged back by the professor and her friends.
“And the portraits?” Cecilia shakes her head. She completely forgot the first part of the question. Very embarrassing. But the professor just waves it off and asks the next question. “Weren’t you going to do a portrait of Miss Kirkland?”
“Uh… yes… Professor.” Cecilia rocks from one foot to the other. How is she supposed to explain something to him for which she herself has no answer? Once again the professor has managed to make a convinced girl doubt herself inside.
“Riley has changed in the last few days, hasn’t she?” The student is grateful to her teacher for the help and hopes he won’t notice her relief, in vain.
“Yes. Very much so.” Then she frowns. “It doesn’t feel right to draw someone who isn’t himself anymore.” Professor Clark sits down at a table on which lie used paint cans, old brushes and sketches. He crosses his muscular arms in front of his chest and examines his student from his dark, deep eyes. Cecilia knows what the spasming of her labia means but her desire is nipped in the bud for now.
“But shouldn’t you know your friends?” Young Miss Langdon looks to the floor and the professor grunts. “Thought so. You don’t really have any friends here, do you?” Cecilia doesn’t answer, afraid the professor will ask more questions. But he doesn’t need questions. “You see the world through your camera.” Cecilia nods. Until now, this had never bothered her, but now she feels lonely. Alone in the large studio, with only the professor. He looks at his watch, grins, and then looks at her painting. “Your teacher thinks you’re her best student. I can see why.” He rises, leaves his bag at the table, and turns his attention back to her painting. This time, the art does not give Cecilia comfort. Instead, it is a source of anxiety, the green stain on the painting ugly and unmistakable. The professor runs a finger through the green paint; Cecilia’s stomach aches. “You see the world through your camera, you have nothing but your art. That’s why you’re so good.” He rubs his fingers together and looks at her with a neutral expression. “That’s what your teacher says too.” He turns to the girl. “And yet you make mistakes.” Cecilia flinches as he grabs her hand and pulls her stumbling beside him.
“I’m sorry professor,” the girl mutters meekly, ashamed to be so submissive.
“It doesn’t have to,” the man consoles her. “I respect people who follow their calling. I did too, and I would do it again and again.” Now Cecilia Langdon understands what her classmates find in the professor. Her art teacher has never spoken to her like this. With the woman, who seems to be stuck in the 70s by the style of dress, only the technique counts, not the soul of the picture. And yet she is even known at Hayworth as a liberal. Then Professor Clark sets his well-tried trap. “You’re part of my class…Cecilia. And even though we don’t share the same areas of expertise I think we could benefit from each other.”
“How Professor?” That she asks so eagerly astonishes the girl, but satisfies the hunter. He doesn’t even have to make an effort or explain to her why she led herself held by him so closely.
“I’m working with some students on a special project I could use your help on.” Cecilia’s eyes light up.
“Painting or photography?” She is pleased that the professor seems to have managed to combine her special skills with his.
“Photography. The girls, which includes Miss Kirkland, could use someone who knows about photos and videos.” The young girl can hardly believe her luck. Can it really be that Professor Clark welcomes her into his world even though she has nothing to show for it? And does he respect her for something that doesn’t even interest him personally? Both are points that have never been united in her life so far. Either it was only art and friends didn’t matter, or she was among people who shared nothing of her interests. Even her classmates in the studio are completely focused on their progress, playing into the hands of Mister Clark once again.
“I’d really like to help you!” the student says enthusiastically, jumping up and down with joy. “What is your project about?” The professor laughs.
“You know me, Cecilia.” Now she understands how nice it is to be called by his first name. “I need your loyalty first.”
“You have it!” the girl exclaims exuberantly. “I’m so glad someone understands my hobbies and yet I’m not…” she hesitates.
“Still, I’m not alone,” John Clark finishes the sentence. “Don’t worry. If I can trust you and you’ve proven yourself, you’ll never be alone again, I can promise you that.” Cecilia is too excited to notice his almost invisible smile. “And while you’re at it, you’ll get to practice your art, too.”
“I’m in!” With an offer like that, Cecilia can’t refuse.
“Then let’s celebrate!” says the teacher, taking the wine bottle out of his shoulder bag. Cecilia looks at him with wide eyes.
Her shyness doesn’t survive the third glass of wine, however, and she doesn’t even think about the fact that she should have been in class long ago. Professor Clark, who has not yet reported back to the office, only remembers that the corridors and the studio are now closed for the next few hours. Cecilia is already staggering a bit but bravely holds her glass. The girl is a fighter and John respects that. It wasn’t just her loneliness and the pressure of school that encouraged her to drink.
“A-And my sister,” the girl slurs lightly now. “She’s always so suuuper successful.” Even Professor Clark has heard other teachers talk of Scarlet Langdon, violinist of the master class.
“It must be exhausting to always have to compete with your sister. But you have talents too Cecilia.” The girl’s face turns red and the professor is once again amazed at what a little encouragement can do. Thank God for the father complex.
It only takes a few words, a few sentences to Cecilia and she is helplessly at his mercy. It is the mixture of alcohol and praise that makes even this strong girl sink down. She leans against her professor and is more relaxed than ever before. When he asks her about her photos, she doesn’t even remember that he is actually a stranger.
“These are really good Cecilia,” John says, making the girl laugh. He quickly zaps through the various albums on the expensive Nikon camera. Money has never been an issue for these girls. “But one thing bothers me about it.” He looks to the girl who is eyeing him intently and with awe. “You know what?” She shakes her head, completely focused on him. “There are no pictures of you in there at all.” He smiles kindly and goes for the final blow. “No wonder you don’t know yourself if you leave yourself out of your art.” It all makes sense to Cecilia. “Come on.” The professor raises the camera. “You’ll feel better when you can show the world what the real you is.”
A few minutes later, the eighteen-year-old girl is lolling in front of the camera. The professor gave her the final push when he insisted that she wear her paint-stained blouse instead of her uniform. The girl doesn’t even need music to move and the professor eagerly snaps pictures. It feels different from marking targets for a missile strike but the basic idea remains the same. And Cecilia plays her part brilliantly in the play that will seal her doom. The alcohol in her blood does its part but the professor’s words are the real reasons for the young girl.
“Fantastic” he applauds as Cecilia plays with the brush in her hand. She enjoys being seen, recognized and admired. Her sister has gotten everything so far but now it’s her turn. She smiles gratefully at her teacher, pleased and doing everything he tells her. “Stretch your leg a little. That’s good. And tilt your head. Perfect. You look fantastic.” Cecilia laughs boisterously, enjoying the click of the camera capturing her body. “Now pull your shirt down.” Cecilia falters. What did the professor say?
“W-what?” she asks, but keeps moving and swinging her hips. She must have just misheard.
“Pull your shirt down.” The man still sounds friendly and brings the request across so naturally that Cecilia’s hands move to her shoulders as if of their own accord. At the last moment, she pauses.
“B-But you can’t…” she mutters, “Y-you’re m-my teacher…” Professor Clark looks very disappointed and as he lowers the camera, young Miss Langdon’s heart grows heavy.
“That’s right Miss Langdon,” he says distressed. “I’m your teacher.” Then his features harden and before her again stands the cold, calculating man she knows from class. Only unlike a few days ago, she now has no shield against his coldness. “I know what’s right for you.”
“I-I know… but…” It’s just too hard.
“I understand.” The man turns eagerly, takes her camera, and turns to leave.
“Wait!” Without thinking about it, Cecilia strips the white stained blouse from her body, exposing her small breasts and petite nipples. A shiver rolls down her spine as she realizes how easy it was to undress in front of a strange man and how little interest he seems to have in her nakedness. Much more important to him seems to be her obedience.
“Good girl,” he says proudly, and the girl smiles shyly. “Now move again.” It takes a while and her movements are clumsy but soon she has the ground out. The next step is easy. “Touch yourself.”
“Professor, you can’t.” But her fingers touch her stiff buds as if by themselves. Realizing how aroused she is she looks at the professor ignorantly.
“You’re a natural. Just do what your body tells you and you’ll feel good.”
“I trust you” she whispers as her hands go under her breasts and lift them. The manic click of the camera tells her she’s doing a good job, and the feeling of being at his mercy turns into a feeling of security.
“Now the pants.” And her white denim shorts immediately fall to the floor. “Paint on your panties.” With a giggle, she follows the order. Professor Clark gives precise instructions, clearly spoken but his reactions to her obedience are warm and encouraging. Maybe it’s the alcohol in her blood but her head is spinning. Everything is happening too fast. Professor Clark is evil, she realizes that now. She knows what he is doing, that he is taking advantage of her. Then she feels his hands on her body. She didn’t even notice that the camera stopped clicking. Then she feels his fingers on her breasts, her belly and… “You are a wet little girl,” he says and is right. He is right about everything.
“You are good to me professor.” No matter what he does, she no longer thinks about the rivalry between her and her sister or the messed up art project. She knows what’s going on with Riley, with the other girls. “You abuse me.” But she doesn’t accuse him.
“You’re a smart girl.” He pulls away and Cecilia feels cool air against her naked body. She hasn’t even noticed that he has undressed her completely. Then the clicking starts again. “Touch yourself.” Cecilia obeys. It feels good, forbidden, dirty. She is afraid. But most of all, she feels pleasure. And she is grateful. So many feelings and thoughts buzzing under her curly hair.
“Professor…I don’t…know…” His lips press to hers and she returns the kiss eagerly.
“But I do.” With that, he lifts her body into the air and Cecilia wraps her legs around his hips by her own.
“Professor… please…” She doesn’t know what she’s asking but the professor grants her wish either way. Her tender bottom plops down on the side table, brushes and utensils falling to the floor. A short cry as he penetrates her, a pain as her virginity is taken. John puts his hand over Cecilia’s mouth and squeezes hard. Her eyes tear open as he fucks into her, looking at him in fear. Her body jerks under him but her legs press against him even as her head screams ‘no’. Her mouth only brings out moans and whimpers.
“You’re a good little girl” John growls in her ear in a clinical voice and Cecilia doesn’t know what to feel. She is being raped and everything in her screams for help and for it to stop but her arms hold the professor as tight as they can. Then her mind goes blank as an orgasm runs through her body making her shake and wash all the silly thoughts out of her. “Good girl,” she hears in her ears and is happy. Then it is already over. A last whimper escapes her throat as the professor separates from her. She wants to ask him to stay, to spend the whole day with her, the whole week. But she doesn’t dare.
“That was wrong…” she can only say, astonished herself at how weak her argument sounds.
“Come to my office after class,” John says without acknowledging her words. “Then we’ll find a use for you that suits you.” He leaves the studio without another word, leaving the naked girl sitting on the table.
For the rest of the day, he thinks only conditionally about the latest addition to his possessions. That Cecilia will make trouble is out of the question. He has the photos and she is smart enough to know that he can end her reputation with them. Besides, she had fun. As he teaches his class, the door opens quietly behind him and he grins when he sees the freshly dressed girl.
“You’re late Miss Langdon.” Cecilia looks at him out of blank eyes. He recognizes the desire in her to say what happened.
“Excuse me, Professor,” she says softly and bows. Her legs are slightly spread, she is in pain. The professor grins.
“It was your first time Cecilia,” he says with stern kindness. “Was what you did worth the trouble with me?” She looks at him stunned, then her eyes move to the camera on his desk. She nods her head.
“Then I’ll let your slip slide. Stay after class.” Cecilia looks at him out of wide eyes. A shadow settles over her face. She opens her mouth, wanting to say something. The professor’s smile remains.
“Yes Professor Clark” she gives up and sits down, face twitching as her butt touches the hard bench. Professor Clark continues with his lesson.