"I'll go by the party store today and grab what you need for the rally tomorrow. Make sure Jefferson has you home by 6." mom said as I unbuckled my seat belt. I leaned over and kissed her on the cheek then grabbed bag got out the car and smoothed down my clothes. Nodding my head I smiled and she smiled back.
"You look cute today Emma. I'll send you pictures of everything before I buy it. Make sure you're phone is charged." she teased then said I love you and drove off.
I looked around the deserted school and sighed. Mom had to drop me off early today because she had some sort of teacher meeting and dad had left at 4 this morning for his shift. I slung my backpack over my shoulder then began walking towards the bleachers at the football field. The campus itself wasn't unlocked yet but they always kept the field open. Cutting through the teacher lot I took my time to gaze up at the sky. I watched the whispie clouds move slowly across the pink and purple as the sun drifted higher in the sky.
Making me think of Ms. Mills.
Gently I shook my head and picked up my pace. My mission today was to only talk to her if I had to. I couldn't be close to her not until I sorted out the roller coaster of emotions I'm having.
A crush.
A stupid little crush.
Something so small is turning me into such a bitch. I've had crushes before, why is this one so different? Probably because most of the time I can tell what the person feels for me but with her it's like hitting a cement wall.
The soft purr of an engine floated to my ears and a glimpse of a white car pulled into the spot I was walking by. I turned my head as the car parked and found Regina leaning her body over to the passenger chair and started digging through something in her front compartment.
She hasn't seen me yet. Good!
Fucking run.
But my legs felt like lead weighing me down gluing me to my spot. Her eyes glanced up at mine before she turned her head back down then I could see her eyebrows raise and she shot her head back at me.
Great. What do I do now.
I waved at her shyly hoping she would just resume trying to find what she was looking for, of course she didn't. Her honey colored eyes stared at me then slowly dragged down my body.
Is she checking me out right now?
Nah, she's just surprised to see me in real clothes
I admit I did plan an outfit out last night, I was telling myself it was because now that I'm part of team of girls who look so amazing on a daily that I should try to not look like a trash bag. I had on some beige joggers with a red long sleeve shirt, the buttons were down hinting the cleavage I had and matching were my black high top converse and my grandpa's black jet fighter bomber jacket. I've literally loved that thing since I could remember I could just never fit into it, but finally with the little bit of muscle I'm now packing it fits like a glove. My hair was just pulled up into a messy high bun because I didn't really know what else to do with it.
So yea, maybe I did look different but not too much from my normal baggy jeans and a random shirt.
The door to Regina's car opened and she stepped out looking at my breasts with a raised eyebrow.
"Trying to impress somebody today?" she asked.
"No, I just got tired of looking like a paper bag next to my team."
Her bottom lip sucked in between her teeth as she nodded.
"You never looked like a paper bag Emma." she gently said.
Regina took a moment to finally meet my eyes before her head turned as she glanced around the school. I took this moment to take in her outfit of the day. Red tight slacks with a red and black blazer. Underneath the extremely low cut blazer all I saw was skin.
Is she wearing a bra?
Nope, don't even go there. Let's just get the fuck out of here.
"Well Ms. Mills I'll see you later."
With heavy feet I began to walk away before she called out to me.
"Where are you going?"
I stopped but didn't turn around. Should I tell her?
"Just around."
"Why are you here so early?"
Regina's door closed before I heard the sound of those fucking heels coming closer.
No just fucking stay where you are.
Glancing to the ground I saw her shadow get near before her body came up beside.
Shoulder to shoulder we stood.
The smell of perfume was right there to attack my senses and I felt dizzy. Bitch don't you dare pass out right now.
Her hand gently touched my shoulder before she turned me around to face her. I kept my head down which was a bad idea because I could see the top of her breast. Her fingers curled around my chin and gracefully she lifted my head up to meet her gaze. The sun was shining her face making her eyes look gold.
Regina didn't saying anything at first she just held me there. Her orbs tracked back and forth and her eyebrows furrowed in concentration.
She was looking for something, she was trying to read my mind.
I couldn't look away not only because the grip she had on my chin but her eyes right now are just so fucking intense.
"What's wrong Emma?"
How does she know something is wrong?
Can she really read my fucking wreck of emotions tumbling inside me?
"Nothing." my voice cracked.
She gently shook her head.
"No, I can tell."
Regina took a step closer causing my heart to speed up and even though we were outside there was no oxygen getting to me lungs. I needed to move now before I spilled my guts to her. Mustering the little bit of strength I had left I lifted my arm and softly gripped her forearm. Her eyes glazed over for a moment as the grip on my chin loosened and I pulled her hand away from my face releasing it when it was far enough away.
I took a step back but kept my eyes on hers.
"You don't know me enough to tell when something's wrong." it meant to come out much more abrasive but it sounded almost pleading. Like I was sad that she didn't know me.
"Then let me."
What?
"I mean..." she said clearing her throat. "I want to get to know all my students and be there for them. There's a mom and pop breakfast place up the road, you want to come?"
Sensing my contemplation she smiled at me.
"My treat."
Fuck, free food. You got me there.
Seeing the smile in my eyes Regina wrapped her arm under mine and led me to the car. Instead of running from the tingles I played in them, splashed in them because if I was going to keep my distance from her it's going to be awhile before I felt them again.
When we got to her car Regina opened the passenger door for me. I thanked her and got in. She jogged around, yes in those damn heels, and slipped in her side.
"Can you push the button for me?" she asked leaning back to put on her seat belt. Not questioning it I did as I was told and when I reached over she placed a hand behind my back making me jump.
"Sorry, I was just trying to keep you balanced."
I nodded my head and grit my teeth. Don't lie to me woman you can probably tell I like you and you're doing this on purpose.
Pushing the button her car turned on and quickly I sat back in my seat then threw my seat belt on. She looked at me for a moment but I kept my eyes forward and finally we pulled out of the lot.
My fingers gripped the side of the chair as she weaved through traffic. Regina should be a NASCAR driver she's definitely in the wrong line of work. I felt her stare on me for a moment then I felt the car slow down a little. Yea it's pretty obvious I'm nervous about her driving.
It was nice of her recognize that and slow down.
"So you and Killian seem to be good again."
Feeling a little less worried about her driving I sat up in my chair and shifted my gaze to look out my window.
"Yup."
"And your grades in your other classes?"
"Good."
Regina sighed softly and I felt a crooked vitorious smile on my lips. I wasn't going to make this easy. I have a tendency to ramble and I don't need any unnecessary information slipping out.
"I can't get to know you if you keep giving me one word answers."
"Stop asking questions that I don't have to answer in one word."
Oh yea, I said that.
Out of the corner of my eye I noticed Regina reaching her hand over then she placed it on my knee. She's so damn unfair.
"Talk to me Emma."
I sighed. I needed to give her something. She's not letting this go.
"I'm just nervous about the game tomorrow."
Not a complete lie.
Her grip tightened around my knee reassuringly.
"You're an amazing athlete you're going to do great, I'm sure of it."
"Why are you so sure?"
I turned my head to face her.
"Don't tell Robin I'm telling you this."
She took her eyes off to road to meet mine.
"Um okay." now I'm curious.
Putting her eyes back on the road she let gentle smile fall on her lips.
"He's very impressed with you. You pick up on things very quickly and that your attitude even when you make a mistake is very positive. He thinks your one of the best on the team."
"No you're just saying that." I scoffed.
"I'm not. You should know by now I don't say anything I don't mean."
Point Regina.
We sat in silence for a second before she spoke again.
"Is that all?"
I nodded my head.
"Yea, thanks."
Placing my hand on top of the one she had on my knee I squeezed it a little to try and prove I meant it. In an instant Regina flipped her hand over to cradle mine then intertwined her fingers and the sparks flew.
Oh my God.
Oh my God.
She's fucking holding my hand right now. What does this mean?
Dropping my head I started at our laced fingers. My palm began to sweat and I could feel the heat rolling off my hand and into hers. The car slowed down to a stop for a red light and she brought her gaze to my face. I turned my head and we just stared at each other like we had so many times before through out the last week.
Her eyes danced with a hint of mischief before a blaring horn jarred us out of the intimate moment we were having and back to reality.
Regina placed her gaze back on the road and kept driving with her hand still in mine.
"Why are you here so early today?" I asked trying to skate around the clear elephant in the room.
Being our locked hands.
"I have to come in earlier now since the school gave me a 1st period class." Regina kept her face cheerful but something in her voice was off and soon she pulled her hand from under mine and placed it back on the steering wheel.
"You have a class now?" I held back a shiver from the cold that was now sinking into my body with her hand gone from mine.
"Yea, you walked in on it yesterday." Regina said with a chuckle in her voice.
"Oh yea.
How did I not notice that?
"Did they give you another period to have off?"
"Nope." she replied.
"Oh, well that doesn't seem fair."
"I think it's fair. I had a bunch of transfer requests for my class so I must be doing something right."
"Or because you're hot."
I slammed my mouth shut.
Fuck. This is what I'm talking about. Shit just likes to fly out my mouth.
Regina cleared her throat softly before she tucked some hair behind her ear.
"I'd like to think it's because I'm a good teacher but it's possible that could be a part of it."
Scoffing lightly I turned my eyes back to the road just in time for us to pull into the parking lot.
"What's that suppose to mean?" she asked playfully.
"What?"
"Your huffing over there."
Shit um, think of something.
"You are a great teacher, I'm just telling you what the kids around school are saying."
"Oh is that what they're saying?" the light teasing tone was back in her voice.
We went to the drive thru, pulled up behind a car then she reached back for her purse.
"You're a fast food type of person?" I asked trying to keep my eyes away from looking down her blazer.
"No, definitely not. This place isn't fast food they just have a drive thru."
"Oh. What do they have here?"
Regina leaned back with her wallet in her hand settling into her seat again.
"Pretty much everything. Smoothies, french toast, pancakes, waffles, bacon, eggs, you name it they probably have it. It takes a little while because it's made to order but well worth the wait. Any of that sound good to you?"
All of it.
"Something small." I replied instead.
She gave me a curious look and rolled her eyes.
"Now what do you really want?"
"Honestly?"
Regina nodded her head.
"I could seriously eat everything you just listed."
She chuckled softly.
"Tell me what you want then?" her voice had dropped and had a husky drawl to it.
It doesn't sound like we are talking about food anymore.
"Bacon, eggs, and french toast."
Smiling, Regina pulled forward and placed the order. It didn't take long for us to get our food and for her credit card to slip out of her wallet.
It always felt weird to have her pay, like we were a couple or something.
I shook my head and laughed under my breath. A couple. I need to get my head out of the clouds.
"You can just add this to my tab." I joked lightly once we pulled into a spot to eat.
"No, like I said it's my treat." she countered swiftly.
I'm not winning this argument. Silently I ate my food careful not to get anything on her leather seats. It was fucking delicious and while I'm scarfing down my stuff Regina is elegantly sipping some sort of green smoothie. My breakfast was gone with a couple minutes and slowly the food coma crept in on me. I yawned while I leaned my chair back.
"Nope, you're not allowed to fall asleep."
Then I felt a poke in my stomach and I squealed. I shot a teasing glare her way and she smiled innocently while she placed her hand over heart gasping at me.
"Did I just find a tickle spot?" Regina joked.
"No." I huffed and folded my arm over my chest.
She laughed and I couldn't pout for long before I was joining in with her.
"I was just kidding. I have to do that with you sometimes. You're always so serious." she chuckled before pulling my folded arms away from my chest
Her eyes fell on me before dropping down to my shirt then skimmed over my jacket.
"Was your dad in the military?" Regina asked while she got back in her seat.
"No this is my grandpa's."
"Well you wear it well. Is that something you want to do?"
I shook my head.
"No, I want to travel after school lets out. Experience the world."
"You should."
Leaning my head against the window I let my eyes close.
"You're not going to tell me to go to college so I can get a good job?" that's been the response I usually get.
"If that's what you wanted to do then yes but I think you should experience the world, make mistakes and learn from them. Enjoy the little things."
I let her comment hang in the air.
So many adults told me that was a stupid idea. Not her though.
Not Regina.
"If you could travel anywhere in the world where would you go?"
"Anywhere?" I asked opening my eyes to find her staring heavily at me. "Probably Greece, Egypt, Dubai, Thailand."
"Which one would you go to first?"
Why is she asking me this?
I sat up in my seat and thought about it.
"Dubai."
Regina nodded then glanced away from me while she chewed on her lip. The car got tense and I watched as she shifted in her seat.
"Well if you do go I'm sure you'll have a lot of fun."
"Yea, um, thanks."
I stared at her for a beat longer then felt the need to change the subject.
"Do you have any plans for this weekend?"
Her shoulders relaxed as she smiled and rested her head on the cushion behind her.
"I might go the drive in. You?"
"Just looking for a car with my parents. What movie are you going to see?"
"I haven't decided yet." she said giving me that beautiful smile at the end while her eyelids drifted shut. "Any suggestions?"
"Hmm." I replied attempting to run through any commercials I may have seen over the past week. "There's that one where 4 girls go to Las Vegas, I think that's suppose to be like a female version of The Hangover. I'm sure some super hero movie and a mafia action movie.
"Mafia action it is."
I kept my eyes on her face and watched as it fell into a state of relaxation. I outlined her profile and burned it into my memory.
I was loosing myself in her again and it's so fucking frustrating.
She's so close but so far away.
I wonder if this is how Killian feels.
My lungs burned as I ran around the track at a quick pace. I was grateful we had to run a mile in P.E, a sentence you will probably never hear from me again. I needed to clear my head though. After Regina dropped me back off at school I left her car feeling more pissed off and confused then when I had got in.
The car ride back was tense. Mostly because of me, I had closed off from her going back to one word answers. I was too focused on scolding myself for letting a pretty smile sway back to the island of unrealistic possibilities.
So I had made a decision. I would talk to her later today about paying her the money instead of doing the food thing. That way we can cut ties. We would have no reason to talk unless it involved physics.
"Wait up Em!" Jefferson called.
I turned my head and he was sprinting to catch up with me. He finally caught pace giving me a puzzled look.
"We usually run together, what gives?"
I shrugged my shoulders and kept my attention on the painted line separating my lane from Jefferson's.
"Something's wrong. You've been really off today. You barely spoke at lunch. The gang asked me to talk to you."
Damn of course they noticed.
"I'm fine."
"No you're not, I know you."
My temper flared, I stopped in my tracks and he stopped with me then I spun my body around to face him.
"Why does everybody keep thinking they fucking know me. If I say I'm fine then I'm fine." I yelled.
He widened his eyes at me and stepped back. Students dodged and weaved around our still bodies as we stared at each other. A flash of hurt crossed his blue eyes and I instantly felt guilty.
"Shit Jefferson, I'm sorry. You didn't deserve that."
He smiled faintly at me then placed each of his hands on my shoulders.
"It's okay. I can respect your wishes and when you're ready to talk I'm here. Now let's get back to running before Mr. Klous looses his shit."
Jefferson winked, grabbed my hand we continued around the track.
"I didn't get a chance to tell you but I love your outfit today, can we expect more of Classy Swan?"
I laughed and he smiled.
"Probably, can't have the rest of the team looking great while I look like me."
"There's nothing wrong with the way you looked before Emma."
Jefferson noticed my blush and laughed softly.
"Are you excited about tomorrow?"
"Excited for the rally, nervous for the game."
"Understandable. It's okay to have nerves just don't let them choke you."
I looked over to him and let a crooked grin fall on my lips
"Not a chance."
We rounded the turn and sprinted to the finish line.
"Time!" yelled Mr. Klous. "Emma you got 7 minutes and 44 seconds Jefferson you got 7 minutes and 45 seconds."
Jefferson stuck his tongue out at me and I stuck mine out back at him. We started playing around before he wrapped his arm around my shoulder and we walked to meet the other kids who had finished their mile. Jefferson was doing a great job distracting from the plaguing thoughts of Regina that is until Mr. Klous blew his whistle and told us to go change.
When I made it to the locker room I took my time getting into my school clothes.
No rush right?
After I walked out and saw Jefferson and Belle huddled together talking. The sound of the locker room door closing brought their focus to me and they grinned shyly.
I have a funny feeling the topic of their conversation is me.
"So Belle is going to go shopping with us." Jefferson said when I walked over to them.
"Yea it's been forever since I've been out with you guys and when he said what you guys were doing after school I invited myself." she added with a smile.
"It's not inviting yourself if we want you to come." I replied grinning at her. "But can you give me 15 minutes, I have to talk to Ms. Mills after class."
Jefferson nodded while Belle gave me a puzzling look.
"Do you just want to meet me there?"
"Yea, Emma you want to ride with me since we'll be leaving from the spot anyway?" she asked.
"Works for me."
We finalized our plans then took off to our classes.
Belle was unusually quiet as we walked to physics.
"You good?" I questioned.
She nodded her head.
"I've just noticed-"
Oh no.
"You have been staying after physics a lot."
Act casual.
"Yea I just want to make sure my grade is okay since I failed that first test."
"Is that why you're talking to her today?"
I hesitated.
"That and few questions about the project."
"Gotcha."
I felt bad. I shouldn't have to lie to my friends about this.
I didn't think she was buying it however instead of pressing the subject she remained quiet as we walked to class. When we entered the hall I saw Ms. Mills standing outside of her door greeting each student as they walked in. As I got closer to the door I kept my eyes to the ground summoning the courage to talk to her. Belle walked in first and when it was my turn I looked up at her walling off my emotions.
"Can we talk after class?"
Regina looked intently at me.
"Sure." she answered softly and her gaze left mine to the student behind me.
As I walked through the door I accidentally bumped into someone. I fell back a step looking up to see it was none other than Lily.
"Watch where the fuck you are going." she sneered.
"Fucking relax, I didn't even see you."
Rolling her eyes she took a step up to me and stared at me hard as if she was trying to back me down.
"Then pay the fuck attention."
I kept my posture strong and narrowed my eyes at her.
"Today is not the fucking day. Now move."
"Fight!" yelled Richie getting other kids to do it as well.
I ignored is childish heckling and kept my eyes on Lily. From my peripheral I saw Belle get out of chair to probably stop this before it gets ugly. Suddenly it became eerily quiet and 2 slender hands were placed on our chests pushing us away from each other.
The smell of sweet perfume knocked me out of my stare down with Lily, turning my head Regina was giving me a disapproving look. I dropped my head back to the bitch trying to start shit.
"Do we have a problem?" her voice was strict with authority.
Lily clenched her fists and flared her nostrils.
"None." she said then walked off to her desk.
Regina kept her eyes on me and her hand was still on my chest. My heart was beating erratically from the onset of adrenaline but her fingers gently digging into my sternum didn't help either.
"Take your seat." she whispered to me.
Without pause I scurried to my desk. I made eye contact with Belle and nodded letting her know I was okay.
"Please take out your books and turn to the chapter from last night, we are going to go over the acceleration of gravity and it's formula. Who here can tell me the definition of free fall?"
Hands raised and Regina looked around.
"Belle." she said nodding to her.
"Any motion involving a dropped object that is only acted on by gravity and no other force."
"Correct, and who can tell me what gravity is, how about Richie?"
"The thing that pulls you down when you jump?"
Yes dumb ass but she means the scientific definition.
"That's correct but can you give me a detailed answer." Regina replied in an encouraging voice.
"It's the natural mutual attraction between two physical bodies." he replied.
Her eyes darted mine as she wet her lips.
"Exactly." she answered keeping her darkening iris's on me.
My body vibrated from her gaze. Why is she looking at me? Is she talking about us?
No fucktard she's teaching a lesson. Get it together.
The mask slipped back on to her face as she left me and looked at Richie, smiled gently at him then continued on with the discussion. Regina, as she often did, had students come up and write out the equation as we went through it together as a class. About half way through the announcement alarm went off on the intercom.
"Good afternoon Red Rose High this is your senior class president Sarah Michelle and I'm coming to you with an important announcement. As you know our pep rally is tomorrow and we have a special treat planned for you guys. At the office are tin cans with a teacher's name on it, after school today, before school tomorrow and during break we invite everyone to come to the office, grab a raffle ticket, and place it in the can of the teacher you want to participate in the rally tomorrow. Our options are Mr. O'Leary, Mrs. Carson, Coach Robin of the girls varsity volleyball team, and Ms. Mills. Voting will close tomorrow after break."
Whispers scattered throughout the class as everyone wondered what was going to happen tomorrow.
"Ms. Mills you're going to be in the rally?" asked Richie.
She shrugged her shoulders with a smile.
"We'll see."
"Well you've got my vote." Lily answered.
Shut the fuck up. Nobody wants to hear your voice.
Students mumbled in agreement and I saw a small blush creep on her cheeks.
If only she knew this meant she might get a pie to the face.
"Alright class settle down and let's get back to the lesson."
With ease Regina flowed back into the assignment for the day taking us up 5 minutes until the end of class.
"You guys want to get out of here early." she asked as she leaned her palms on top of her desk, crossed one ankle over the other and eyed us all playfully.
"Is that even a question?" answered Ethan.
Chuckling lightly Regina nodded her head.
"For tonight's homework I want you to study chapters 3.3 to 3.8. Tomorrow we'll start with a test and then I have a fun game planned for us all. You may go."
With haste everyone sped out the class including Belle who said she was going to place her vote then come back and meet me here. Once the classroom had emptied Regina looked at me and motioned for me to come up to her. Grabbing my back pack I walked up and stopped when I was about a foot and a half away. She was still in that casual sexy position and I needed to focus.
"Is everything okay?" she asked, lifting herself off her desk and taking a step to me.
No don't move. I'm trying to concentrate.
"Yea, you asked me that this morning." I stated while taking a small step back.
Regina turned her gaze to the window and bit her lip softly.
"I know, it's just after breakfast you seemed...quiet. Did I do something that made you uncomfortable?"
No I just can't handle how you make me feel so I'm copping out like a bitch.
"No you didn't, I just wanted to talk about our food thing real quick." I said trying to hurry this conversation up.
She turned her head back to me and excitement swirled in her honey orbs.
"Okay, when do you want to start?" Regina asked taking another step to me.
Um...I don't. I just want to pay and be done with this.
"I figured we could do every Thursday since you don't have practice." Her heels moved another step except this time at an angle.
I'm cornered. I can't go left or right because the gap is too small, behind me is a desk and in front of me is Regina. The smell of her perfume swarmed around me causing me to suck in a sharp breath. She took another step to me, her eyes never leaving from mine. My ass is now pressed against the desk behind me and I dropped my gaze as I slid on top of it to create some space.
"Is that okay?" she whispered as her warm breath hit my face.
"Um, uh..."
Say no, stand your fucking ground and say no.
"Sure that works."
WHAT?!
I'm fucking hopeless.
"Great, I'll text you a list of the places I like and we can start next week."
She placed her hands on my legs and tingles from her touch spread all over my body. I lifted my head to her eyes, which is always a bad move, and she furrowed her eyebrows.
"Are you sure I didn't do anything to upset you?"
Regina kept her voice at a whisper and she stared at me hard.
An I'm lost in those mysterious eyes.
I shifted on top of the desk but she kept her hands on my legs.
"You didn't. There's just a lot of stuff on my mind and it's got me pretty disoriented."
Pulling my gaze away from her I looked passed Regina's shoulder and out the window.
I felt my legs spread apart as she took a final step blocking my view. Her hands cupped my cheeks as she lifted my head.
"Talk to me." she said.
I pulled my face from her hands and let them fall back to her side.
"It's complicated. I don't feel like going into it."
I kept my eyes on hers hoping she would see the pleading look of dropping the subject.
Her perfect teeth came out biting her lower lip and she eyed me carefully.
"Okay. Well hugs always make me feel better, do you want one?"
Regina didn't wait for an answer and instead closed the gap between us, reaching around me with both arms and pulled me in tight. Without hesitation my own hands gripped around her back as I brought her closer to me. I propped my chin on her shoulder and could feel her heart thumping heavily in her chest. She drew small circles on my back and I shivered as my stomach coiled into that familiar knot. My cock came to life, I felt it harden in my pants and twitch once against her thigh that I was essentially wrapped around. I thought she would back away. Instead she pressed her body against mine and she shuddered.
Fuck, did she feel that?
Did she like it?
Okay times up. I have to get out of here.
Reluctantly I broke the hug with Regina and she trailed her hands across my back as she let go, placing them back on my legs only this time they were much higher. Like if she moves two inches to the left with her thumb she's going brush against my dick. She squeezed gently and it jumped in my pants.
There is no way she didn't feel that.
I looked down finding the bulge outlined nicely and I sighed softly.
Ugh, I'm a disaster.
Her light chuckle reached my ears and her fingers grazed under my chin lifting my head up.
"I'll see you tomorrow?"
I nodded my head dumbly and finally she moved out of my personal bubble, gliding back over to her desk and taking her seat.
Sliding off and on to me feet, I turned around so I could discretely fix the party happening in my pants without Regina's wandering eye. I heard her chuckle again and I felt my face heat up from embarrassment.
When I turned back out around she was looking at me with a gleam of something I can't describe. Her eyes glanced down to my crotch then back up to my face. Slowly she chewed on the inside of her cheek then returned her gaze to the papers on her desk.
"I'll text you tonight with that list." she said not looking up at me again.
"Looking forward to it." that came out more sarcastic than I meant.
Taking one last fleeting look at her I walked out the classroom to go meet Belle.