Chapter 1: Delphine's side

„Hello, Kira. Finally, you recovered. Oh, hi again, Cosima. Remember me? I'm Delphine, Kira's teacher.", I said to the most beautiful woman in the whole world.

I've known Cosima since September. And I can't stop thinking about her. I can't stop thinking about her dreads, about her lovely pierced nose, about her beautiful eyes, her body.

„Hello there. Of course I remember you, Delphine.", she smiled to me and held my hand a little longer than she should. When she noticed it, she blushed.

I must admit it – Cosima was just an adorable person.

„Yeah… So, is Kira alright now?", I asked and smiled to the dreadlocked woman.

I was with a women before, Cosima wasn't the first. Before her there was Michelle in France, Chloe and Kara in Minnesotta. But every woman was a mistake. They cheated on me. Every single one. I have a problems with trust, but Cosima… Mon Dieu. She has a beautiful, hazel eyes, small but adorable nose and that smile… When she enters the teaching room, she is like sun for me. I didn't believe in love from the first sight, but now…

„Oh, of course. She's… She's healthy. Okay, I gotta go. See ya in the afternoon.", Cosima said.

„Afternoon?"

„Yes. I'll be here for Kira, Delphine.", Cosima laughed and I blushed very much. Merde! I was sometimes so foolish… She is not for me here, I have to remember about it.

„Okay, Cosima. Sorry. See you soon.", I smiled to her and took her hand in mine. Mon Dieu, she has got so soft and gentle skin. I'm crazy. I mean, I don't know her at all. But I believe Cosima is nice, kind, so beautiful… I know it. But she's probably in a relationship, I think. She's Kira's mother. I always, always have to fall for a wrong person. I don't know why, ech…

„Okay, kids. For tomorrow, you have to write a story about your favourite person in your family. And now, go for your next lesson. Have a nice day, kids.", I smiled to my pupils and started gathering my papers.

„Miss Cormier?", I heard someone's cute voice. I saw Kira.

„Oh, what can I do for you, Kira?", I asked her. She is a really clever girl. I sometimes think she understands a lot of „adult" stuff.

„Can I describe someone who wasn't in our family?", she said „wasn't". Altough, I didn't asked about that.

„If that person is your favourite, sure, Kira.", I smiled.

„Thanks, Miss Cormier. Bye.", she replied and got out from the teaching room.

I gathered my papers and finally, I sat at the desk and started checking kids' tests. My class was clever, I didn't complain. Sometimes they are rude, but… Kids are rude, oui? I was doing everything mechanically. I was still thinking about Cosima. Lovely Cosima.

„Del, I'm talking to you…", I heard someone's laughter and I raised my head.

„Oh, bonjoir, Marion. I didn't hear you. Désolé.", I replied to my headmaster and best friend. Marion was older than me, but we get on very well.

„That's okay, Delphine. What happened?", she said and sat against my desk.

„I'm just… I… Merde. I met incredible person, Marion.", I replied finally and looked at my friend.

Marion Bowles is a great woman. She has a daughter, Charlotte. The girl has a problem with walking, but many kids in our school help her.

„And the problem is..."

„That she has someone already. Oh God… Why do I always fall for taken people, hm?", I asked desperately.

„Del, it's not just that. You have to… The thing you have to do is wait. Take a time. Everything is gonna be okay.", Marion smiled to me and squeezed my shoulder.

„Vous avez raison. Hey, why did you come here?"

„Oh, right. Did you have a time on 8th of January?", she asked.

„Oui. I'm single, remember? I have time. Always.", I laughed when Marion rolled her eyes.

„Okay, then you come up to my house. I'm having a party. And there will be also many kids and their parents. You know, Charlotte's birthday.", I opened my eyes wide. Cosima!

„Oh! Yeah, I'll come. Definitely!"

„Hey, Delphine!", I heard that cute voice behind me and I couldn't stop smiling.

„Oh, bonjoir, Cosima. What's going on?", I asked when I saw her worried face.

„Have you seen Kira? I can't find her, I don't know where she is.", Cosima replied.

I definitely knew, where Kira is. I didn't care right then and I took Cosima's hand in mine.

„Come with me.", I smiled to her. And maybe this was my over-interpretation, but Cosima's hand trembled and she blushed.

We went downstairs and found Kira in art room. Little girl sat against easel and was drawing something. Cosima looked at Kira and smiled. Then she took my hand and got out from that room.

„Oh my God. I didn' even know she likes painting, I'm terrible…", she wanted to say mother I was sure, but I interrupted her.

„Stop. She didn't say anything to anybody. Kira didn't tell me neither. I just saw her one day and I thought – Maybe she wants to be alone? So, I always stay after lessons and take care of her.", I explained to Cosima. She was still holding my hand. Merde. I was burning inside.

„Oh, wow… Delphine, you know, you're amazeballs. Kira is a good girl. But she is really mature. And she understands so many… „adult things.", I held my breath when Cosima said that. I thought about it, too. That was destiny…

„Hey, I'm not that amazing. Just… do my job, oui? I really like Kira. She's nice young lady. And don't worry. She will be fine.", I smiled to Cosima. Then she hugged me. Just like that.

I was melting in her touch. She was warm and she smells like cinnamon. It was the best smell in the world. But the it hit me. She was taken. That word was in my head. Taken. I pulled away from her. I smiled at her lightly and then I went away.

Two days passed. I see Cosima every single day and my heart is broken. She always brings Kira with her and always talks to me. Only me. I never saw her partner. I said partner, because I know, I just know that she is gay. The bell rang and I finished my lessons.

„Thank you, kids for your stories. I will check it on the next Friday.", I said on goodbye.

When they left, I sat at the table and looked at the kids' works. I was really curious what Kira wrote. I took her work and started reading.

My favourite person was Shay. Yes, was. Shay was Cosima's friend. I know it is strange that I call Cosima by her name, but she said it is cool.

I narrowed my eyebrow and came back to reading Kira's story.

She had got a blonde hair, amazing blue eyes and she was really, really nice. She lived with Cosima for a really long time. Shay was so lovely! She always bought me a lot of sweets. Shay was playing with me and I could share my secrets with her. I loved her very much. I thought she will be with me forever.

One day, she started getting pale. She was laying in the bed all the time. And Cosima was very worried. I didn't know what is happening. I was sad. And one day when I came back to home, Cosima was crying very much. Shay died.

I didn't know what to do. I lost my favourite person. And now Cosima lives with Marissa, but I don't like her. She isn't my favourite person.

Shay was.

When I finished Kira's story, I couldn't stop my tears. They were falling down on my cheeks. I was crying because of two reasons. First, Cosima must have suffered very much. And second, she has Marissa now.