TOM'S POV
I sank into my chair, feeling dazed and confused. What the hell had just happened? I mean, I kissed her, but that was so unexpected. I never expected her to kiss me back, definitely not like that. I had no idea what I was doing, she's a pupil, it couldn't happen, like ever.
'Yeah, keep telling yourself that Tom', my inner voice chided.
I just… I can't help my feelings for her. She's beautiful, for starters, I felt so at ease around her, she is simply amazing. My body obviously thought so, I could feel myself growing hard.
'Behave Tom, she's a pupil remember?'
It's just, if anything were to happen between us, everything would be at risk, my job and me ever being able to teach again, but then I just can't get her out of my head. There's something in what I feel, something deep, that I just can't put my finger on. I need to go home and forget this ever happened. It's just going to be too damn hard.
AMBER'S POV
Monday came and I was determined to put this behind me, out of sight, out of mind. I had a whole weekend to think about it and I decided it was just a pathetic crush. I'll get over it. Everyone gets them at some point. 4th period and lunch came in no time at all. I like lunch, it means I can go to Miss Redpath's drama club. It always puts a smile on my face. I knew he would be there, he always is. I can do this, it is fine, I reassured myself. I stepped into the room and caught a glimpse of him. My legs turned to jelly and I could feel my heart start to race. I caught his eye and smiled. He smiled back, somewhat awkwardly. I prayed he wasn't still thinking about Friday and that we could move past this.
TOM'S POV
Well, Monday came and so did lunch in no time at all. The weekend had been long but I came to the conclusion I was being stupid and reckless and that I need to get over myself. This pathetic fantasy was nothing but an ego boost.
'You don't really believe that Tom'
Lunch meant helping at Izzie's drama club. I knew she was going to come in. She loves helping, no matter what it is. She's just that kind of person. I reassured myself that everything was going to be fine. I'm a grown man, for God's sake. She bounded in, all energy and I had to suppress a smile. She caught my eye and smiled. I smiled back the best I could, but judging by the way her eyes dropped and she looked away, it was fairly obviously she could she I hadn't forgotten about what happened. She eventually came over. Be cool Tom, be cool. We chatted for a bit and I could tell she felt more relaxed. I did too. The rest of the week rushed by in a blur and Friday swung round again. We had been fine all week, talking and laughing. I felt good. The nervous tension surrounding us had gone. Today especially felt good. Me, Jez and Michael had been doing Movember in May to raise a bit of money and it had caused quite a stir around the school. To be honest, it had to go. Shame really, I think Amber quite liked it.
'No-one cares what Amber thinks Thomas'
The end of the day came, and I knew she was bound to come to my office, because I had promised to help her study every Friday. I wasn't always good at the content, I'm only an English teacher, but I did the best I could. Sian had gone home, so I was alone. I heard the knock and as I expected, and secretly hoped, it was Amber.
"Come in." I called. She entered reluctantly and took a seat.
"Miss Diamond gone home?" she asked.
"Yeah, she had to get off early." She nodded in understanding. I helped her with physics, to the best of my ability, but as per, the conversation trailed off topic. Trivial things like Bond, football, plans for the weekend. She made me feel so good inside, and there was something in her eyes when we talked, something that isn't usually, a kind of sparkle. We were both at ease. I mean she has seen me at my most open, I tell her everything, some things maybe I shouldn't.
'You really have no idea what you're letting yourself in for, do you?'