"I love you," Justin told Becca, determined to get through to her. "You're the only woman I want!"
"Justin, stop this, please!" pleaded Becca, nervously glancing around her to make sure nobody was watching them. "This has got to stop, we have to end this right now!"
Justin stared at her, unable to believe what Becca was saying. "Becca, please! I love you, I love you so much, and I know you feel the same way! Why can't you just say it?"
"You know why! I'm married to Jake, I love him! You and I were a mistake, it was never meant to happen! It was a moment of madness!" said Becca quietly.
Justin looked at her incredulously. "So what happened between us on Christmas Day meant nothing to you? When you were lying in bed with me, being held in my arms, you felt nothing? Well I don't believe you!" he choked out, trying to hold back his tears.
"Justin, you're only 16 years old! You're still at school! And even worse, I just happen to be your teacher!" Becca was almost shouting at him. "And you're wondering why this has to end!" She turned away, ready to walk away. But Justin stopped her.
"I've seen the way you look at me Becca. I've lost count of the number of times I've looked up from my work in class and caught you staring at me without realising you're doing it," he said quietly. "I love you," he said again. "I don't believe that you don't feel the same. Can you seriously look me in the eye and tell me you don't love me?"
Becca looked at the younger boy, feeling her heart beating faster than ever. She couldn't tell him she loved him, because she didn't...or did she? Of course you don't! she told herself sternly.
"Look Justin, please, just leave me alone," she begged. "For the last time, we're finished!"
But Justin moved closer to her, gazing at her determinedly. Becca's heart missed a beat. Why couldn't she stop this attraction she felt for the younger boy? I can't do this! she thought. But as Justin moved even closer to her, she felt herself giving in. Before she knew what was happening, Justin was kissing her, and she wasn't pushing him away. On the contrary, she was kissing him back passionately, not able to help herself any longer.
After what felt like hours, they finally pulled away from each other. Justin gave Becca a small smile and said once more, "I love you Becca."
Becca stared back at her young lover and finally admitted what she had felt for a long time now. "Justin Burton...I love you too."