Hello, all! I'm so proud of myself; I have completed another chapter in record time! dances around the room.
Anyway, I know that Ethan traveling all that way and finally leaving without doing anything was a bugger- but, there is still more to come!
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Leah stared open mouthed in horror.
Mr. Alden decided to give them a month's work assignment due in a week. Everything- the research, design, and presentation- both oral and written- were all due the following week- no excuses accepted.
She felt as if she could punch him in the face.
Only she couldn't, and, if she did, she'd be in deep poop. Not to mention that it would be extremely inconvenient if she would be expelled from school and be charged with a million different things that this old man's creative mind can devise.
The thought gave her something to smile about.
"What's so funny?" Nathan asked quietly, curious to know what about this assignment can possibly be amusing. Everybody was giving Mr. Alden a death glare.
Actually, that was amusing.
"I just thought that if I were to hit Mr. Alden, I would be charged with assault as well as other things that I wouldn't be guilty of but he'd probably manage to convince the jury that I am." Leah replied resignation laced around every word.
"I don't see anything funny about it. However, if Mr. Alden would have a death wish for himself and throw himself off a cliff- now that would be funny. In fact, we wouldn't have to complete this ridiculous assignment." Nathan said.
"Everyone is giving Mr. Alden the evil eye behind his back," Leah said, pointing out several students, "They want him to die.".
"That's boring, what you thought of was much more exciting."
"Shutup!" Leah said, playfully punching Nathan on the shoulder.
"You need to practice your punching if you really want Mr. Alden to collapse," Nathan smiled and retorted.
"So, what did you do today?" Jordan asked Leah while they sat on the library benches, looking through some books.
"Listened to a boring old loon drone on about our ridiculous assignment due next week," Leah smiled and said.
"You took chemistry, you're gonna suffer the consequences," Jordan said.
"Yeah, yeah…" Leah replied, going back to looking at her book.
"Leah?"
"What?"
"I took it upon myself to remember the fact that tonight is our 2 month anniversary. We started dating in December, and now it's February. So, to celebrate, I'm taking you out to dinner." Jordan said, grinning broadly.
Leah smiled at Jordan and brought herself closer onto the bench.
"That's right, it is…I'm so glad you remembered…" she said into his ear while hugging him.
Jordan took Leah's head and held it in his hands. He slowly tilted his head and kissed her gently.
Leah broke the kiss.
"What's wrong?" Jordan asked, frowning.
"Nothing," Leah answered, smiling, "Which is why we're going to leave the library and continue our celebration either in a different spot, or after dinner."
"How about both?" Jordan asked, a mischievous grin.
"Don't get carried away…" Leah said, grabbing Jordan's hand and pulling him out of the library.
Sitting not so far away was Nathan, a troubled expression placed on his face. Why was the sight of Leah with Jordan making his insides feel like they were on fire?
I'm not even going there Nathan thought.
Where's Aurora? I should really apologize…. She's right about me not being as devoted as before. What is happening to me?
Inside, however, Nathan was beginning to comprehend the reason; a reason, which was forbidden to explore, considering the fact that he was in a serious, yet troubled relationship.
"Nathan! There you are!" shouted Aurora upon seeing Nathan climb the stairs in the direction of his dorm.
She ran down the remaining flights of stairs, past all the other people occupying the stairway, threw her arms around his shoulders and gave him a long, loving kiss.
After breaking it, she hugged him tightly and said: "I missed you so much. I had my exams today, and all I thought about was you…"
"That was certainly an enthusiastic greeting," Nathan said, placing his arm around her waist and drawing her close.
"I have an idea! Let's go to a restaurant tonight! Let's go relax and do something fun!" Aurora said, ecstasy radiating from her face.
"Okay… which one?"
"Which ever one you want, Nathan. You choose. I'm sure I'll enjoy whichever place you want to eat."
"Great! We'll leave at 5:00, because I have a class that finishes at 4:10." Nathan gazed at Aurora and kissed her deeply.
"I'll be waiting for you," she whispered into his ear.
"This place is great!" Leah exclaimed upon entering the restaurant.
"I knew you'd like it! The food here is awesome, and I want to you take part in the experience of relishing every bite." Jordan said, placing his arm on Leah's waist.
A waiter seated them and handed them exquisitely designed menus.
Leah admired the artistic skill of the designer of these menus, and articulated the thought to Jordan.
"I agree," he replied, "The artwork on these menus beats Picasso's work anyway,"
"Don't you be dissing a great artist," Leah said in a mock- sassy tone.
"I'll be dissing whomever I wish," Jordan replied just as the waiter returned to take their orders, "You're talking to the P-I-M-P".
Leah laughed and they placed their order.
"I hope you like this one, Aurora," Nathan said, walking with Aurora at his elbow.
"I love it…" Aurora said, "It suits our taste perfectly.
It was true, the dimly –lit, dominantly red-colored room gave the place a romantic, sensual aura (A/N: That was not intentional. ; ) ).
They were seated, and placed their orders.
Nathan suddenly noticed that across the hall, Jordan and Leah were sitting together.
They were sitting together and holding hands.
They were sitting together and gazing at one other, Leah was blushing.
And then, they were sitting together and kissing.
Nathan was so caught up with this sight, that he did realize Aurora calling his name.
And he didn't realize Aurora glancing at him, and then at Leah, realizing something she wasn't sure she wanted to know.
Evil… I am evil….sorry guys. Try to enjoy. And, this goes without saying, but, review!
Love,
Mymagic;)