Not just a teacher (18+)

Chapter 11

Rushing out of the school, Natalia and Dante try to remain discreet, they wouldn't want anyone around campus thinking anything out of the ordinary. Dante leads the way to the staff exit, which heads out straight to the staff parking lot. Natalia tries to be composed on the whole situation, but she can't help feeling a bit uncomfortable.

Dante turns his head, he see's Natalia staring off at the windows, seeing the sunset peacefully setting. "Someone's a bit quiet back there."

Dante's words caught her off guard, his voice filling up the silence between them. "Oh, um."
Natalia felt awkward, she's not used to starting conversations, she much rather prefers to be spoken to, but in these circumstances, she much rather not be spoken to. "I said you seem a bit quiet back there, something on your mind?"

Is he serious? Of course there's something on my mind!?! Julie!!

"Just wondering how long this walk is going to take. Haha." Natalia awkwardly laughs, slowly feeling her cheeks turn red. Dante let's out a chuckle, showing his dimples to anyone near by.

"Ah, here it is." Dante pointed to the exit on his right. It was hidden, Natalia has never seen this side of the school before. Immediately following her professor, still keeping a distance, he took her straight to his car. It was parked right in front of the door. Dante took out his keys, *beep beep*.

"Wait this is your car?" Natalia asked surprisingly. It was a shiny midnight Bugatti with no dents or scratches.

"Hey watch your tone miss. My salary isn't all that bad."

Dante opened the drivers door to left himself in, Natalia on the other hand opened the door to the backseat. Hearing the backseat door close, Dante quickly turned around and noticed Natalia fastening her seatbelt. Still keeping his head turned, he asks, "You know you can come up here." Pointing to the passenger seat.

"Oh uh- I'm okay back here."

"Natalia?" Dante said in a calm tone.

Come on dude, let's just go and get Julie. No need to waste time on unimportant things.

Lost in her thoughts, she proceeded to unintentionally ignore Dante. "Natalia!"

His voice raised a bit, trying to catch Natalia's attention. Her head lifted to meet his eyes, "yes?" She whispered.

"You sure you want to sit back there?" 

"Yes Mr. Valentino."

Finally turning around, he starts the engine and drives off.

The drive started off silent, and nonetheless slightly uncomfortable. Natalia was quietly sitting, her hands on her lap, and her eyes staring right out the window, with only her thoughts keeping her company. Trailing her eyes back into the car, she noticed how clean he leaves his car. No garbage or mess of any kind.

"How do you like the backseat?" Questioned Dante.

Natalia looked up into his direction, the sound of his voice scared her. "Oh! It's very comfy."
Dante grinned, "I'm glad you find it comfortable."
Natalia nodded to herself.

The silence grew more, she felt like she should say something. "Mr. Valentino?"

Dante looked into the rear view mirror to meet with her eyes. "Yes Natalia?"
Hesitating at first, she finally got the courage to speak. "Uh, how do you know where Julie went?"

Dante's expression changed, it became clear that he didn't know how to respond to that question.

I can't tell her the exact truth. Fuck. What should I say?! He thought.