Falling Over you

Chapter 8: Tutoring Ends

It was Monday morning when I woke up feeling happy. I had made up with Adam and he had spent the night last night. Of course he slept on the couch as my parents were home but we were able to make-out for a while. He just left to go get ready. I was also friends with Shane, not that many people knew that, actually only the 2 of us did and we were both okay with that.

I did feel bad about it though. I kept my real self away from him and I knew it was wrong. It just seemed better that way. I was done tutoring him tomorrow. It's not like he would want to keep hanging out with me. We could be friends but we wouldn't see each other a lot or at all and just text, it was just better. I would be leaving in the fall and another friendship with someone so different I just don't understand how it could withstand distance, or the chance of other people finding out. The friendship was better left hidden, or in the past.

I get up getting ready for school. Don't get me wrong I would love to still be friends with Shane but if we sever the ties it would be better. None of his friends would ever know and he wouldn't be risking his reputation. I think he somewhat realises I'm not as much as a nerd as he thinks, but what he doesn't know is I'm not a nerd at all, I'm just academically smart. I think I mostly think we should stop the friendship for his benefit but I don't think I would bring it up with him unless he did, I don't know maybe having a sweet, good looking, popular friend had perks. Who am I joking, of course it does? After all he does swim at my house, topless.

I look in the mirror feeling the heat rushing to my cheeks. I fan myself and continue straightening my hair. Finally my cheeks go back to their normal colour as I tie my hair up in a ponytail. I left it a little looser than normal but still my nerd look. I slipped my glasses off and applied my mascara and eye liner before placing them back upon my face. I walk over to my mirror and look me over. I was in a knee length plaid skirt. I had on a pair of low-top converse. I then had on a t-shirt with a checker style vest over top. It was almost hideous. But this was me, at school. I grabbed my bag and walked downstairs. I grabbed a muffin saying hi to my parents. I gave my mom and dad a quick kiss on the cheek as they gave me a hug and I got into my car heading to school.

I arrived about 20 minutes early before classes started. I was in a good mood today and just got ready faster than normal. I walked into the school going to my locker and placing my bag away. I just walked around the school for 15 minutes then went back to my lockers grabbing my books. I was texting Kenzie the whole time filling her in about the weekend about. I accidently told her I ended up letting the "jock" sleep over and now I have to give her details after.

I got into math and with a good mood I smiled actively listening. We were working on a review for our calculus mid-term exam that was on Thursday. The rest of the day went by pretty fast. Lunch was fun. Adam and I went off campus and went to a café down the street. It was very good. It was a health food café. I had a bagel with cream cheese and a small Cesar salad. Adam had a garden salad and a BLT. We split both our meals so we had a bit of everything it was pretty good. We arrived just before the bell rang and got to the final class on time.

I just grabbed my homework and back pack and headed to my car. Adam met me there. I just talked with him for a few minutes. We made out for a bit and I hugged him one last time seeing Shane pulling out of the parking lot.

"Babe I have to go to the library to tutor, I will call you later" I asked

"Okay I am glad you are done tutoring this week we can spend more time together"

"Yes I promise we will I love you Adam see you later" I said kissing him softly

"Love you" he said returning the kiss. I smile watching him walk to his car. I got into my car and headed home. I arrived pulling in beside Shane. We both got out and started towards the house. We got into the house and went straight to my room.

"As much as I would love to swim we have to work because you Shane have a mid-term Wednesday. You can come back tonight and if we get enough done we can swim tomorrow or maybe Wednesday after you test"

"Maybe, we will see, shall we start" He asked

"Yes" I said sitting beside him on the floor with him and started working on his work and studying as we still had a lot to cover. This again would have to be a miracle. We had less time and more to cover then we did for grammar. Oh help us all.

It was 4:30 when we both left the house. I add to go to class and he was headed home. He was coming over after dinner and I was grabbing something to eat with Kenzie and the girls as I apparently had to share details. Honestly though there wasn't really anything to tell. I definitely was not going to tell them what happened in the morning, I wouldn't do that to Shan even if he was a "jerk" I was supposed to dislike. The truth was we were friends and yeah I guess I should tell them that too.

I get to class and arrive putting in my contacts and changing in the bathroom then heading straight to class arriving just in time. I said hi to the girls then started classes. It was 7:30 as me and the three girls got a table at the diner we loved to go to. It was a fun place to hang out and be with your friends. The best part was there was an arcade. It was always fun to play in. We wouldn't be doing that tonight as I have to be home at 8:30 to tutor Shane I might as well get the details that I am willing to share out of the way.

"Okay so Mitchie details" Kenzie asked after we finished ordering food

"There really isn't that much to say. He came over after my fight with Adam I was really upset"

"Okay but that doesn't explain why the jerk of a jock came to see you and comfort you" Laura said

"Yeah I mean really Mitchie, a jerk looking after you, a nerd in your school, it's weird"

"Thanks Amy cause I am such a nerd"

"Just your image" Amy said shrugging

"Yes I know and well since tutoring we kind of became friends. He was comforting me because I was upset and he was my friend"

"Friends, wow Mitchie got some game, wait what did you do to become friends, nothing disloyal to Adam" Kenzie asked. Did she just say that?

"Kenzie how could you think that. I don't know just tutoring and spending time together we learned a few things about each other. He's not that much of a jerk, although he can be. He had a reputation that is just an act, because he isn't a player like he is pegged as. It's just a weird friendship and will probably end this week when tutoring does but as a friend he came to comfort me."

"What else happened?" Laura asked

"Well I fell asleep as he held me. I fell asleep from crying and he fell asleep too. We then woke up and I had a shower as he went downstairs, went to the store them made tacos and we ate junk food well watching movies. We fell asleep on the couch. We then went to bed in my room. Yes he slept on the bed in just boxer briefs but I've done that before as friends, that's all we were, nothing happened"

"Nothing else" Amy asked

"Well we woke up kind of spooning, but clothed and it was innocent"

"Wow, are you going to tell Adam" Kenzie asked

"No and none of you speak a word of it" I said

"We won't" Laura and Amy said as Kenzie nodded

"Now despite that I love Adam and we are together and will be. I like the jock as a friend definitely but just as friends. Also he still remains nameless"

"That is fine we don't need names that is against tutoring confidentiality." Kenzie said and I laughed

"You make it sound like I'm a doctor and don't comment on that" I Laughed "So any boys in your girls life, Adam is the one in mine just a reminder"

"You don't have to convince us" Amy said and I knew she was right. Was I saying it to convince myself, I sure hope not?

"Okay so boys, details please" I said and they all laughed

"Not really I mean I'm still dating Tyler on and off but nothing serious really" Amy said

"Nope boys, waiting for college boys" Laura said and I laughed

"Of course you are Lau" I said and she smiled "You are quiet Kenzie, we know what this means"

"She found someone" Amy said

"Spill Kenzie" Laura said and Kenzie slightly blushed

"Okay there is a guy I've been seeing we've been on 2 dates"

"Why didn't we know about this" I asked

"I just didn't want to say anything if it didn't work out. We still haven't told anyone and we aren't. If it is still working you will find out the night of the recital okay" She said. I could live with that.

"Sounds good" I smile

"Yeah no worries Kenzie" Laura said

"Yeah we can wait, but eventually details" Amy said and we laughed "I'm kidding" She said

"We know" We all said at the same time and laughed.

"Love you guys" Kenzie said

"We love you too" we all say. We keep chatting as our food arrived and we start eating. I sighed seeing it was 8:05 I had to eat fast. I finished and took out 25 dollars laying it on the table.

"Do you guys mind I promised I would tutor tonight since his midterm in on Wednesday?"

"Not at all have fun" Kenzie said winking and I groaned

"Would you stop" I asked and my phone vibrated. I pulled it out and read the text.

Hey Mitchie can I head to your place, and in case I end up staying I have clothes

My Parents are home…?

It would be on the couch, I might need a lot of tutoring I'm looking over some stuff and yeah…no luck

Okay leave in 15 I am on my way home

Okay see you soon

"I have to go guys" I said standing up grabbing my purse

"Bye Mitchie, text us later"

"Yeah the jock sent in his booty call"

"Bitch" I said to them teasingly

"We love you too" They called and I laughed as I walked out into the parking lot, and got in my car heading home.

I get home and walked to the kitchen to see my parents. Shane would be here in about 5 or 10 minutes. "Hey mom, hi dad"

"Hey Mitchie" my dad said hugging me

"You should go shower sweetie" My mom said and I groaned

"I know. I am tutoring here tonight, is it okay if he stays over on the couch afterward. He needs a lot of help for his midterm Wednesday." I asked

"Who is he? Adam" My dad said teasing me

"No his name is Shane, he's a friend or I wouldn't ask this" I said

"Yeah that's fine, but the couch" My mom said in a warning tone.

"Yes I know the couch" I said walking over to the fridge grabbing salsa then a bag of tortilla chips. "Snack" I said and they nodded

"Go have your shower Mitchie" My mom said

"He will be here in 5 minutes" I said

"We will let him up and he will wait in your living room, just go" My dad said

"Don't question him we really are just friends" I said

"We got it go" My mom said laughing. I smiled weakly then ran upstairs. I put the chips and salsa on my desk and get into my shower rinsing the sweat off of my body. I always showered after class, why did I not think of this before telling him to come over.

I finished my shower and walked to my closet. I dried my hair quickly tying it up into a quick messy bun. I got changed into a pair of pyjama pants. I slipped on a bra and a red tank top. I dried my arms off and removed my contacts slipping my glasses over my eyes. I then walked out of my room and walked into the living room.

"Hey" I said seeing him "Sorry I needed to shower"

"Its fine I was only here 5 minutes"

"My parents didn't bother you did they?" I asked worried, I remembered the first time Adam came after we started dating. That was the most awkward 5 minutes ever.

"No just said that the couch was the only place available" he said laughing

"Of course they did, plus it pulls out, so we are all good. Ready for a long night" I asked as we made our way to my room.

"As I will ever be" he said sitting on the floor as I turned on music and joined him "I brought drinks" he said removing juice boxes from his back pack. Setting them beside the chips and salsa I placed on the floor.

"Juice boxes"

"It's all we had" He said and I laughed

"Its fine I was teasing"

"Oh really I didn't know" he said sarcastically.

"Okay let's do this" I said. We pulled out our books and both lay on our stomach beside each other and with high lighters, pens, pencils, notebooks and sticky notes we started studying.

It was about 1:30 am when we stopped. The salsa and chips were finished. The bag and jar on the floor. There were 4 of the 8 juice boxes emptied on the floor. We had covered one part Shane had difficulty with. I made some notes for him with important parts marked and highlighted. He had done some sample questions and started getting the hang of it. We had quickly covered another part on the review the teacher suggested that he had no problem with. I was still worried though. I decided before tutoring him tomorrow I would be making a trip into his English teacher's room. Tutors could always let the teacher know how the student was doing. Don't get me wrong I was sure Shane could do it, but just in case my word could possibly mean extra credit.

"I think it's bed time" I said sighing standing up stretching and bringing my books to my desk.

"It is" he says yawning standing up as well

"Come on" I said making my way to the living room. I pulled the one loveseat cushions out and pulled the bed out. I made it and gave Shane a blanket and pillow "You good" I asked

"Yeah thank you. Do you mind if I shower tomorrow" He asked

"Not at all one second" I said walking to my bathroom. I set a large, small towels and a facecloth on the other love seat. "Downstairs second door on the right, you can use that one because I will be using mine. But right now if you want to brush your teeth or anything you know where it is" I said smiling and he nodded

"Goodnight Mitchie" he said hugging me as I returned it. We pulled apart and I smiled.

"Goodnight" I smiled and made my way towards my room closing my door. I walked over to the bathroom and closed the adjoining door as well after brushing my teeth. My body was burning where his arms had wrapped around me. I never felt anything like it before. Well I have when Adam hugged me and held me but nothing to this intensity.

I take my bra off tossing it in the hamper and making my way to my bed. I pull the blankets back and lay down turning the lights off. My body was still burning so I just brought a sheet up to my neck and closed my eyes dreaming about my mystery man again sleep consuming me almost instantly.

It was 6:00 when my alarm went off and I pressed the snooze button so fast. I rolled over and wanted to go back asleep. I then heard Shane's phone alarm going off. Ugh why were up so late I had maybe 4.5 hours of sleep or less. Today would suck. I needed caffeine. Hopefully a shower would help.

I got up and walked into my bathroom. I locked the door that led to the hall and started the shower. I stepped in and it felt amazing. I let the water cascade down my body for at least 20 minutes waking me up. I did my hair then stepped out making my way to my closet. I sat down and did my hair. I didn't bother straightening it so I just dried it then tied it up in a ponytail. It was rather curly but I liked it like that, always have. I slipped on a little bit of makeup and put my glasses on. I slip on a pair of jean shorts that go to my knee. I then slip on a white blouse that gave a bit of a nerd look. I was really starting to hate my nerd self but I would do something every day that made me nerdy, although I think Shane was somewhat starting to figure it out.

"Mitchie" I heard his voice.

"Coming" I call quickly. I quickly exit my closet making sure I had everything grabbing a pair of shoes quickly. Flats luckily and slipped them on. I quickly looked in my mirror. "Come in" I called and he opened the door

"Sorry I forgot my shirt in my bag which I forgot in here" he said

"That's fine" I said seeing him in just jeans hanging off his hips. I didn't know what to do and tried my best not to stare. His boxers were peeking out of his jeans and you could see his defined hip bones. I quickly turned my head as he stood up grabbing his shirt.

"Thanks" He said and I turned to see him start putting it on leaving the room. His back muscles where just as nice as the front. STOP! I shouted to myself and finished packing my back. I grabbed his bag and left my room. I stopped in the living room where he was putting the couch back to its original form and cleaning it up

"Shane, you don't have to do that, it's fine" I said

"It's okay you let me stay it's the least I could do" He said and continued

"Alright I'm going to head downstairs, meet me in the kitchen"

"Sure" He smiled and I grabbed my bag heading downstairs. I walked into the kitchen to see my mom and dad had left already leaving me a note that they had to go up to San Francisco and will be back Thursday. Of course they would be.

I placed two kinds of cereal and two bowls on the island. We didn't have much breakfast food. It was the smallest meal of the day for our family. I started a pot of coffee and placed milk and sugar on the island. I smiled turning to see Shane take a seat at the island.

"Hey you can have cereal, any fruit?" I asked grabbing myself an apple

"Nah cereal if fine" He smiles

"Coffee" I asked and he smiled

"You are a live saver" he said taking a big gulp as I pushed a mug in front of him

I smile and move to sit beside him. I eat my cereal as I make myself a sandwich for lunch. I hand him the bread and such when I was done and he laughed eating and making his sandwich. "You are a multi task type of nerd" He asked and I look at him

"Sure but that makes you one to" I said smiling and he chuckled

"I'll keep that in mind"

We finish and clean up as we get our bags. I watch him leave my laneway and wait five minutes before I get in my car and go as well. We have a lot of people in our school that live by my house so just in case, we wanted.

It was lunch time and I had finished eating lunch with Adam at a table in the cafeteria. We were sitting with some of his team and their girlfriends. We had 20 minutes left when I excused myself and walked to the English wing of the school making my way to Mrs. Andrews classroom, she was Shane's teacher. I knock on the semi open door seeing her at her desk. She looked up.

"Mitchie, hi can I help you" She asked. I smiled and walked in

"Not really I just wanted to let you know. As you probably did I was tutoring one of your students"

"I heard. Mr. Gray?" She says and I nod confirming it

"Yeah, it seems he has been improving"

"That is the case"

"Well we have been doing a lot of extra sessions for his test tomorrow and I just wanted to let you know he was very dedicated to learning more and taking everything he can. Hopefully he can pull it off and get that mark, and if he does I just wanted to let you know it was well deserved." I said. Tutors sometimes talked to teachers letting the teacher knew about the students dedication to the tutoring and Shane was definitely one of the most dedicated, self-centered jocks I have ever tutored probably the most. The only one who became my friend because I never felt the need or urge to talk to a teacher before, but he deserved it.

"Thank you Mitchie I am glad to hear that. Is that all you needed" she asked and I nodded

"Yeah thank you Mrs. Andrew" I said and smiled leaving heading towards my locker. I got my books for history and headed to my class. Adam's class was beside mine so I saw him for a bit and shared quite a long kiss before making my way into class. Tomorrow night after dance we were going out to dinner, the first time since I started tutoring Shane. This Friday we were going to the movies, with the girls. I was also excited about that, I was hoping I could make time for my friendship with Shane but if not I would definitely have more time to spend with Adam, the man I am in love with, and should be, the only one… I think.

I shake the thought out of my head and get my books out focusing on what the teacher was saying and started on the lesson. I finished class and said goodbye to Adam as I walked him to his locker then headed to mine.

I brought my swim suit, think we can swim before some tutoring

I read form a text message Shane sent me. He really enjoyed my pool plus I might be able to take another good look at his amazing body. He would probably be spending the night again anyway, he still needed help and hopefully even if I didn't talk to Mrs. Andrews he would get that A- on that test he needs and make it onto his baseball team. I am doing everything I can. I just hope it's good enough. I would feel bad if it didn't work. I needed to stop and think positive I knew he could do this.

Okay, but be ready to work your ass off after I get home tonight

Yes Mam I will see you soon

Kay

I sent back closing my phone and grabbing my books heading to my car. I saw Shane just exiting the school with his friends so he would be a few minutes. I put my car into drive and headed home. It was a hot day and I would definitely enjoy a good swim before studying all night. Something that even though the grades came easy, I wasn't unfamiliar with.

I got home and went upstairs changing into my bikini. It was my favourite. It was a dark blue with a halter top and string ties. The bottoms were string ties as well. It covered everything necessary but it showed I was fit. I didn't care if Shane saw me like this. He didn't know how I dressed outside of school and he didn't know I danced, well. I mean he just knew I had a body hell most of the school did but they didn't know I could be hot, which I didn't want them to know. Shane was my friend and honestly he might light looking at my body. Okay I will not think about that and just secretly pretend like I don't notice his, although he probably knows that I do.

I laugh at myself being ridiculous and tie my hair up. I grab my iPod and two towels and walk downstairs. I get to the foyer just in time to see him walk in. "Hey" I said tossing him a towel.

"Hey" He said and we went into the back yard. I put on some music and we both dove into the water letting it surround us. The water was really refreshing. It was always nice to be surrounded by water when the sun was hot. It was an absolutely gorgeous day though. The sun, not a cloud in the sky, it was like summer already and it was just the beginning of April. I loved Anaheim.

We swam for a while then got out. We both went over and lay out on the lounge chairs. The sun was amazing at drying us off. Plus a little heat and Vitamin D never hurt anyone. "So tonight am I coming over?" Shane asked

"Yup, you can stay if you want, my parents won't be back until Thursday now. We can make tacos and have them then study if you want. This is officially your last day of tutoring" I said

"Not going to miss it, I can tell you that much but it was fun" he said

"Fun" I asked

"Not the learning, the making a friend and swimming type of fun" That made me laugh

"Then I had fun too oh and don't forget about those tacos, that was a plus" I said and it was his turn to laugh as I smiled.

"We will make tacos tonight. Will you be home earlier though?" he asked

"7:15, I will have to shower though" I said

"Well about you let me in then I will start dinner well you shower, then we can eat and start studying, I need to do well on that test" He said

"And you will, I promise we will cover everything, plus isn't English your last subject. Sneak away at lunch and look it over"

"I will definitely do that" He smiled "Thanks"

"That's what friends are for. If you didn't know that, and when will you find out about the team"

"I knew that and Friday we get them back, I hope I get it though, because well my friends think I am already on it, so I'm praying"

"Stop being negative that is the worst outcome look at how well you've been doing and believe you will do it"

"Yeah you're right i can totally do it" He said smiling and I smiled

"Much better"

"Mitchie"

"Yeah" I said

"Can I ask you something, you don't have to answer if it's to personal?" He said

My heart instantly leaped into panic. What was he asking, did he know something? Was he going to ask about Adam, oh god what was he asking. "Um sure" I said

"What does your tattoo say or mean?" He asks looking at my hip. Oh thank god, my heart finally slowed and I think I let out a sigh of relief.

"Oh it says a saying I really like and believe in. I love my tattoo it's in black cursive writing"

"Oh Okay" He says. I knew he wanted to know what the saying was

"It says soul meets soul on lovers lips" I smile "There is also a heart after the word lips like a period, to end a sentence"

"Oh okay, that's a good saying, did you get it after you started dating Adam"

"No before. I wouldn't tattoo something on my skin forever about someone. I mean even if you know its true things could happen"

"So have you found your soul mate on the lovers lips yet" He asks

"I'll let you know" I said and he smiled

"Okay" He laughs a little as do I.

It was now 11:30 and we were getting well along with the studying. I had left for dance and he went home to grab some clothes. It was 7:13 when I pulled in to see him waiting. He went straight to the kitchen as I went and showered. I had worn a sweater and cleaned the sweat from my face to stop him getting questions. I helped to finish dinner then we ate. The tacos were almost better than the first time. We had then come straight up here and haven't stopped.

"Okay 5 minutes" I said dropping my pencil and sitting up stretching

"Yeah" Shane agreed. "I'll be right back" He said as he stood and made his way to the bathroom. I took that time to go to the living room and I grabbed a couple bottles of water and sat down right as Shane did. I took a few sips and listened to a couple of songs. We then got back to work. He got everything now. He was just practicing and reviewing if he got wrong and I was helping him giving him ways to remember what to do.

It was finally about 2, when I closed my book refusing to do anymore. I was glad tomorrow after dinner with Adam I could study for calculus which I hated by the way. I was tired and starting to yawn and so was Shane. I really didn't want to make the couch bed, although I didn't really have to tonight anyway since my parents were away.

"You can go get changed" I said and Shane made his way into the bathroom since I was already in my pyjamas. He came out in just pyjama pants. He looked good shirtless as I had noticed many times before.

"Are you going to make the bed?" He asked

"You are staying in here, if that is okay I am way to tired" I said crawling into my bed

"I don't know if that's a good idea" He said

"Fine go make it then" I said closing my eyes sleepy "There are towels in the closet in the hall. I didn't hear anything expecting he left until I felt the bed move. Apparently he agreed with me, and plus a bed was more comfortable anyway.

It felt awkward but I was too tired to really care. I felt his foot accidentally; I think accidentally, brush my leg. But I didn't care I mean we were friends, nothing was going to happen. Just before I fell asleep I desperately willed myself to not dream of my mystery guy, I never knew what would happen in those dreams.

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