Shades Of Styles

"Just" Colleagues (Part 5-7)

A/N: I just realized I never finished this story line. Whoopsie. But now that I've reread I'm curious to see what happens next. Sorry...

Recap: Harry is the new music teacher in a middle school. (Y/N) and Harry develop a friendship turned romance over a week during an after school study group. About 5 days into the study group, the two teachers finally gave into their feelings and were caught making out in a closet.

"Oh, Mr. Horan...there you are!" Harry finally says breaking the silence as he moves his hand from my waist. "We've been looking all over for you."

"Where? Inside each other's mouths?" He questions loudly as he takes a step back letting us come through. I've never felt more embarrassed.

"No...we just-!" I try and stammer out an excuse but nothing comes.

"How long has this been going on?" Niall asks as he looks back and forth between us.

"It was just this once." I admit. Harry mumbles something beside me that sounds like "probably won't be the last time though." And I slightly nudge him.

"I have to tell the principal. This against school policy." Niall shakes his head as he turns to leave but we both call out for him to wait.

"Niall, come on man. You know how it is. Please don't bring him into this." Harry pleads.

"I don't know...I didn't even realize you two liked each other. This is all overwhelming."
What is he talking about? The sexual tension between us is actually ridiculous, at least from my perspective.

"Well, we do. A lot. And we would do anything if you would just not mention this to anyone." Harry tries to persuade him. Wait? He likes me? A lot? Niall looks us over for a second and then shakes his head again looking down.

"Okay...okay. Only because I don't want to be the only one doing this study group. I won't say anything but don't let it happen again." He demands and I nod my happy understandingly. Harry nods once and thanks him.

"Thank you Niall!" I call out. He gives me a single nod and then there's a weird silence between us.

"Well, I should get going then. See you guys tomorrow I guess." Harry says awkwardly.

"Me too." I cough and then gather my stuff. Harry is the first to leave and then Niall and then me.

That was a close call, I don't think Harry and I should continue anything. I like him but I can't jeopardize my career for him. This sucks.

Once I'm at my car, I'm about to get in when I feel a hand on my shoulder. I jump a little at the sudden touch but turn to fine Harry standing in front of me.

"I just wanted to apologize for that...you were right. We shouldn't have...I mean-at work." He stammers.

"We shouldn't...at all. That-what happened...was great but this-" I say gesturing between the two of us. "It just can't happen. I'm sorry."

"What? Why?" He asks taken aback.

"You heard what he said, he'll tell on us if he sees it again. I can't lose this job."

"What he doesn't know what hurt him." He smirks as he leans down to kiss me. I pull away and look around the parking lot, hoping no one is around to see us.

"I'm serious Harry." I tell him. He pulls away, looking up and then back at me.

"You like me right?" He questions.

"I mean...yeah." I admit and my cheeks flush.

"There's that blush I love on you." He smirks again and brushes a thumb across my cheek. "I like you too (Y/N). Why can't we just-be together?"