Closed Worlds

Chapter four

Ehm, where do I start? I'm just, I mean, wow. Yeah, pretty much. Wow. So, if you don't know what I'm referring to, then, too bad. Ha ha, nah, I'm just kidding. I am, of course, talking about the kiss. THE KISS.

Not many things in this world have the power to leave me speechless, in my moments when I talk to much, but this can now be added to that list. Those short seconds were literally all I'd pictured them to be, and probably more. But I am not too sure, I hate to admit it, but I'm not the most experienced when it comes to girls and such stuff. In my own defence though, it is pretty hard when you live at a place like this.

And to those of you who really pay attention when I tell this story, I know I've only been at Wintworth for two years, but before that I was what, 15? How experienced is a guy supposed to be at that age?

Huh? No answer. Shut you up then.

Alright, fine, I'll stop. I just felt that I had every right to be a bit stuck up and brag about my accomplishment for a second or two. I will stop now though, for everyone's sake, and get back to the story.

So, me and Sam in the classroom. K - I - S - S - I - N - G.

At that point I had mustered all the courage I could find and even placed my hand on hers, in an attempt to be a little bit closer to her. Our lips were still locked together, and to be honest, I didn't really feel like breaking apart, but moments later it kind of came to a natural end and we pulled apart slowly. I opened my eyes and found Sam looking back at me. I flashed her a small smile and she immediately bent her head down and I could see a slight hint of read spread across her cheeks.

For once I was quite happy that it wasn't me doing all the blushing, but knowing how annoying it can be, I placed my hand on her cheek and tilted her head up towards mine.

'Can I…' I began, and before I knew it I was off and the blushing began. If this had been any other situation I'm sure this would have looked extremely comical, two people with cheeks on fire, but right now, it really didn't bother me. At least we were both doing it. That's one thing in common. 'You know, kiss you, again?'

Sam looked deep into my eyes before smiling back at me 'I'd like that'

I swallowed and tried to talk at the same time, probably not making much sense at all, but I think I managed to say 'Cool' before she leaned closer, in what I presume, must have been an attempt to shut me up. I must say, a very efficient attempt though.

Our lips were now only a few millimetres apart and I could feel the warmth of her breath as it hit my skin. Just as I was about to press my lips on hers, we heard a cracking noise and seconds later the door sprung open.

I threw myself away from Sam and heard her mutter shit before I landed on the floor with a loud thud, only enforced by my chair joining me soon after.

'What's going on here?' Mrs Adams asked in a stern voice from where she stood in the doorway, overlooking the scene in front of her.

'Nothing' I said quickly, probably looking even more guilty than before. I shook my head at the whole thing, and cursed inwardly, we had been so close, and now it would all be over. Just like that. In the blink of an eye. Oh, fuck, I have to try, I thought to myself feeling quite surprised at how quickly my brain came up with all these doomsday thoughts.

'It's nothing Mrs Adams' Sam said in a serious tone, avoiding my gaze 'I was just showing Dougie how you can apply equations in real life by, eh, having him walk around and find different examples. Like how the x and y rely on each other, ehm, like balance for Dougie and the chair he was standing on…' she finished with a light shrug, almost impossible to see if you didn't look directly at her, like I was. I looked down at the floor again, still not daring to move. Yeah, like she's going to believe that. We are so screwed.

'Very well then, you know that I have high faith in your teaching-methods, no matter how… unusual they might be' Mrs Adams said as she shot me a look. Wait, I thought to myself, does this mean that she actually believed her? Damn, Sam must really be in her good-book.

'I shall leave you to it then, Miss Hershley. And Mr Poynter' she continued as she turned around to leave 'I do expect you to pass that exam with flying colours though'

'Oh I will Mrs Adams, trust me' I quickly replied and as she closed the door behind her I could finally let out the breath that I hadn't even been aware of holding.

'Hm…' I heard Sam say, and I turned my head back to her.

I nodded slowly 'At least you can lie…on the spot…that's always good to know'

'Yeah' she said with a small smile, before spreading her hands wide, followed by a very ironic 'Awesome'

'That was close though' I continued as I got up from the floor and walked back over to the table with my chair.

'Too close' Sam replied and as I took a seat next to her, she absent-mindedly leaned her head on my shoulder. 'We need to be more careful in the future'

Agreeing but not really listening, her head was on my shoulder for gods sake!, I mumbled something incoherently and sank back into a very comfortable daze. It took me almost a minute before it hit me, she said future. Oh shit, she said future. To say that I was happy at that point would be completely unfair, mainly cause it wouldn't even come close to describe the way I was feeling.

'In the future?' I asked carefully before closing my eyes hoping that she had meant it. I know I was acting like a complete insecure idiot at that point, but I couldn't help it.

I felt her grab my hand in hers and she slowly laced her fingers together with mine. 'You're quite slow sometimes, aren't you?'

'Yup, I am indeed' I said with a light chuckle.

'I kinda like it though'

'I kinda like that you like it though'

'So' Sam began an hour later 'Have you actually learned something or are you just saying so to please me?'

I smirked at her 'I have learned something, thank you very much. I'm not as dumb as people make me out to be'

'Good' she nodded 'Then practice this until next time, cause the next part is even trickier'

'Yes Mam, will do'

She flashed me a amused smile 'Cute, very cute. But, all kidding aside, you really have to get this…'

'You think I'm cute?'

'Doug, you need to pass this exam you know, if you don't, it will be both out behinds on the line'

'I think you're cute'

Sam rolled her eyes at me before answering 'And I think you're annoying'

I huffed at her and crossed my arms, pretending to be offended.

'In the best possible way though'

'I can live with that' I said in a cocky tone.

'Really?' she continued moving closer 'You can, can you?'

As she stood up fully I quickly extended my arm and pulled her down so that she was sat on my lap. I wrapped my arms around her resting them gently on her lower back, softly caressing her skin through her top.

'Am I stuck?' Sam asked innocently, trying to hide her smile.

'I do believe you are…'

'Oh…' she began as she sneaked her arms around my neck 'What's a girl to do…?'