[He snickers. So even the strictest teacher can be embarrassed, huh? Good to know. He carefully put away the knowledge for later use - a little bit of collegial teasing can never hurt - and gives her a mischievous smile.]

Not necessarily.

[Leaning down, he then whispers into her ear, conspiratingly.]

Besides, I always happen to enjoy listening to all that amusing gossip, that can rise just form two teachers walking down the street, hooked into each other.