Leah POV
It's monday morning, our weekend was so great and very much needed, Saturday morning Arizona cooked breakfast and we spend most of the day watching movies and talking, sunday morning i went back home because we both needed to recharge for the week and i had some workbooks to finish and errands to run, this morning i woke up feeling amazing, i've been thinking about us, we just go so well together it's hard to believe.
My phone buzzing distracting me from my thoughts, its my mom calling
"i've given you enough time to adjust Leah Anne Johnson, i will not keep waiting for a text once a week anymore" she says in a warning tone
"Thank you for giving me space mom, i'll do better" i say in a apologetic tone
"How is everything? how's the university? any new friends?" she asks with excitement which makes me smile, mom can be strict and structured but she means well, one thing i know certainly is that she loves her family, she has always been very involved in our lives
"everything has been great mom, i've met some people, i promise you i'm not isolating myself"
"any new guy friends?" she asks excited again and it automatically makes me feel guilty
"no mom, no guy friends, but i met 1 or 2 people that have made my New York experience much better"
"fine Lee that will do, i almost forgot why I called, your brother has to be there next week and we have a meeting on friday there so he's coming with us, with that messed up leg he needs more time to adjust and everything seem to happen slower than usual and it's driving me crazy"
"Who do you have a meeting with in New York mom? also that's fine he can stay with me, everyone can stay here"
"oh no honey, we already have reservations at the Pierre, our meeting is happening in one of the private conference rooms there, your brother also has a suite there he'll be staying with us until sunday that we fly back, and he can stay with you from monday to when he's done, the competition can take all week it all depends on how far they make it"
"well they're nationals so only the strongest teams are competing now, how is he doing?"
"well he broke his tibia last week so not being able to be so free and independent has been driving him crazy, he can't even drive so anywhere he wants to go he has to take the driver or one of us, James has been busy with Stacy again"
"those two can't stay away from each other mom, they've stopped talking so many times"
"well this time your older brother seems to be trying harder, he even asked us to have an extra day off to be able to spend time with her" i gasp
"James did what? oh yeah he is serious this time, I can't wait to see you so we can talk about all that has happened mom"
"me neither honey, i want to hear all about those people making your experience better, i've missed my gossip partner" i smile on the phone, we are outnumbered 3 man to 2 woman, so naturally mom and i are the perfect team against them
"Mom, there is something i want to talk to you about, can we make a time to talk alone when you're here?, but it can wait until you finish your meetings and all that" i say before I think, i've been wanting to tell her about my preferences and i've been thinking that maybe this is the best time to do so, while i live away so she can have the space she might need from me
"is everything ok honey?" she asks concern evident in her voice
"yes mom, everything is perfect just something i've been wanting to talk about for a while now"
"well, we will make time for that during the weekend, i have to go, i love you honey" she says and i smile
"i love you too mom, have a great and successful day" i say and i know she's smiling, she has say the same thing to us every morning since i can remember.
"likewise honey"
The call with my mom made me feel calmer, I hadn't heard her voice in almost a month and i've been so busy I didn't realized just how much i missed her, i am worried about the conversation we are going to have, however I can't stress about it right now i have a whole week, also i need to talk to Arizona about my parents coming and me not being able to see her for that weekend.
My parents work hard to play harder, they spare no expense when traveling so i'm sure there is things we will all be doing, Leo can't do a lot of walking but we'll probably go see a play or some kind of show they might like, dad loves classic music and mom loves theatre so we will be doing something which means i probably won't get to see Arizona while they're here
Arriving at University, I'm walking in when someone catches up to me
"Leah, hey do you remember me? from the cafe across the street, had a cast on my leg last time i saw you, art major?" i remember the art major part because she was the first person that told me about Simmons liking Arizona, when I didn't know she was my professor
"hmmmm... yes Alex right?" she nods
"yes, i'm having a party at my apartment Thursday, i know Ashley's older sister and i was going to invite her too so you will have someone you know there" she smiles and it makes me smile too, a party sounds fun
"I can't believe I haven't seen you again since we met" i say as we continue walking
"It's my sophomore year, we don't have any classes in the same halls, they're organized by grade and degree" she points out, which I didn't know but sounds interesting
"really, I didn't know that" Alex seems smart
"i read it on a report about the best art programs in the country"
"i did research about that too, you take your major seriously huh?" i ask in a sarcastic tone
"if you say it because everyone thinks art is a joke and its unbelievably underated, then yes i do take it seriously"
"right!? i hate how underrated it really is, most artist make more than enough money with their art and are incredibly successful and still art isn't taken like a serious degree"
"where have you been the last year girl" she says smiling and i smile too
"in California getting my basics out of the way" i say and we continue walking until we have to take opposite turns, she's right all of the sophomore classes are on the opposite side of the freshman, she must have art at a different time than i do because i've never seen her in the halls there either.
shooting a quick text to Arizona i head to my first class of the day.
Just about to start my first class, can't wait to see what hot professor outfit you have on today -L
have a great day, learn a lot and nothing hot today, just blazer, pants and heels -A
you just described one of my personal favorites (only you could make a set of pants and blazer look that hot) -L
you are going to be the death of me woman!, can't wait to see you (the bell just rang, go to class) -A
Arizona POV
After the weekend we had i've been day dreaming about Leah, she's perfect, she's everything i look for in a woman, i wish things could be easier for us and lately i've been worrying about her getting bored or tired of having to hide, after this weekend i felt better about it but it's still in the back of my head.
My day is going fairly easy, and getting better since i'm seeing Leah in the next 10 minutes. Finishing my class i start getting ready for Leah's class when Alex one of Simmons students walks in, i remember her because she has done some impressive pieces and she's only a sophomore.
"Hi , how are you doing?, i have a quick question for you" i smile and welcome her in
"great and i might have an answer, shoot" i say to which she smiles
"it's about one of your students" i raise an eyebrow and give her a questioning look "matter of fact i think her class with you it's about to start"
"who?" I ask, and i have an odd feeling
"Leah, I don't know her last name" she says giving me a smile
"what about her?" i ask trying to not sound annoyed
"do you happen to know if she's dating someone? i know you aren't supposed to know this stuff but she's in your last class i figured if she's with someone you probably had seen them with her" she finishes with a look of hope in her face that I don't like
"even if i knew Alex i'm not supposed to talk about my students with other students" i try to sound nice but i really want to say 'back up Alex she's not for anyone but me'
"I understand, i just heard you were cool so i hoped you could tell me" she says with an apologetic tone
"have you tried asking her maybe?" i say trying to sound encouraging but i'm just doing it so she doesn't think anything of me and Leah.
"i've only talked to her 2 times, but i invited her and Ashley to a event so i'm hoping i can talk to her more there" this girl really thinks i'm that cool telling me all of this.
"well maybe then you can ask her, i have to finish getting ready for her class" i say as nice as i can possibly do
"i was hoping to catch her here so i might wait a little if you don't mind"
"oh ok" i say nodding but my blood is boiling, i get it Leah is beautiful but it still pisses me off
i can hear her laugh before i see her, as always she's with Ashley when she comes in, my eyes instantly shoot her way and she was watching me already which makes me smile.
"Hello ladies" i say and they both reply
"How was your weekend Ms. Robbins?" she asks and I smile, she knows i like when she calls me that, and also knows how great my weekend was.
"Excellent , what about yours?" i ask and before she replies Alex catches her attention by approaching her and Ashley.
"Hey Ash, i told your sister already but Thursday i'm throwing the first party of the semester, i also invited Leah this morning" she says throwing a smile at Leah, which she returns but it doesn't reach her eyes.
"Yay, i've been waiting for a party! We are going right?" Ashley asks Leah, and i can tell she wasn't sure because Leah looks uncomfortable.
"Yeah?" she says not too sure
"are you asking or telling?" Ashley ask in a fun tone
"not sure" Leah says smiling to Ashley, Alex watching their interaction smiling
"Well i hope yall can make it, would you bring someone else?" smart, she's asking without asking about Leah's relationship status because naturally if she was with someone she would take them
"Probably not, are you taking your boyfriend?" she asks Ashley and she nods.
"Well i really hope i'll see y'all there" Alex adds still watching their interaction and i have to start my class.
"don't you have a class to go to?" i ask as politely as I can, since Alex isn't my favorite person right now
"Nope, Free block actually but you have a class to start, I'm leaving" she says giving me a wink when she turns my way.
i nod and turn around, rolling my eyes as i do so she can't see me. Starting my class i give my students work to stay busy and start planning my worksheet for next week.
I realize I'm staring at my computer not comprehending anything in-front of me, I'm pissed and i know i shouldn't be mad because at the end of the day it's me who shares Leah's time, but i can't stop thinking about how much easier it would be for Leah to be with Alex.
I look up and my eyes land on Leah's, she was watching me and she has a questioning look that is saying 'what's wrong?', i don't want to worry her so i just give her a soft smile and she returns one of her own.
We are halfway through my class when someone knocks on my door.
"come in"
"Ms. A Robbins ?" A tall guy asks.
"that would be me" i say smiling giving him a questioning look.
he turns around and gets something from the floor outside my door, and when he comes back in, he's holding the most beautiful flower arrangement, it's huge and truly looks extremely expensive, it's made of white roses and has atleast 2 dozens of sunflowers mixed in it, it's extremely beautiful and atleast 3 times bigger than the one Cassie had sent before.
"Where do you want them?" He asks with a smile when he sees my shocked face.
"right here it's fine" i say pointing out to my desk "are you sure they're for me?" I ask and his smile grows wider
"you are Arizona Robbins no?" He asks with a funny smirk and i nod. I sign the paper he hands me and take the card from the beautiful arrangement.
'now i know why i waited so long, i was waiting for you. Thank you for an amazing weekend beautiful' -L
my smile grows wider and wider as i finish reading the card, i look up and my students are watching me, but I'm looking for a specific one.
Leah is smiling ear to ear, and she has the most adorable look in her eyes.
"woah who sent you that?" Ashley asks louder than she should have because the whole class turns to look at her like something is wrong with her
"someone very important for me , now go back to your work and don't worry about who's sending me what" i say in a fun tone and she smiles.
"when will you learn to stay in your lane" Leah says under her breath loud enough for me to hear her and i smile.
"what? You were thinking the same thing, all of you were" Ashley says to the whole class which makes me laugh.
i go back to my desk and I can't stop staring at the arrengement, she really picked my favorite flower and also added the white roses just like the ones i had at my home waiting for her.
I finish my class and start getting ready to leave, my classroom starts getting empty, i'm almost done and I don't realize Leah is the only one left until she comes to my desk while i'm turned around fixing my computer in my bag.
"Add ice to the water, they will last longer and look prettier" she says and i immediately turn around
"when did this even happen?" i smile and she smiles back
"i ordered them Sunday morning" she says and that makes me smile wider "you like them?" she asks with a hopeful look and i almost kiss her right here right now.
"how can I not, just look at them" i say pointing at them "i like the card even more"
"i like you even more than that" she says before leaving my space.
i shoot her a quick text, she's not winning this.
No more than i like you -A
maybe a little -L
that's not possible -A
keep them in your classroom, maybe simmons will get the message -L
Simmons? -A
everyone knows he has a thing for you!-L
she can't be serious, and to think i was jealous less than an hour ago because of Alex
well, not interested, why would i be when i have you -A
you do, you definitely do -L
Dinner tonight? -A
can't, I'm working (something about some business man coming into the bar), let's do tomorrow night ? I need to talk to you about something -L
i hope it's not too crazy, and should i be worried ? -A
my phone ringing, i accept the call
"no you shouldn't be worried, i just wanted to let you know my family comes in town this Friday so we might not get to do anything together this weekend"
"that's completely fine, i understand, are you excited because they're coming?"
"yes and no, yes because i miss them and Leo will be staying with me, no because i told my mom i wanted to talk to her, and I'm planning on telling her about my preferences" she finishes talking and breaths out, clearly this is something that makes her anxious
"well baby I'm so proud of you for that, do you feel like it's the right time?"
"yes, i don't want to keep acting like something I'm not, also I've been thinking now that i live away from home she might get the space she will need from me"
"I'm sorry you have to go through this but I'm here, ok?"
"i know, i wouldn't be able to do it if i was completely alone here, with you i don't feel alone anymore" she says and it makes my heart melt.
"that's Exactly what i am here for baby"
"thank you love"
"i have to go, call you later?"
"of course baby, any time"
finishing the call it makes me smile that i help her feel the way i do.
she seriously is the sweetest, letting me know about her family, of course i wouldn't expect her to see me while they're here.
you make me smile a lot, I'm going to miss you but that's ok baby i understand -A
likewise love and ugh, i love when you call me that -L
then i should do it more often, baby -A