Trying too hard. (Student/Teacher)ON HOLD

Chapter 5

I followed behind him towards a bench outside, we were strolling through school in a comfortable silence, we were walking next to each other at first but i got slightly nervous (ok a hell lot nervous..) at the close proximity but whenever i stood i a step to the side, Mark would soon close the gap, so i resorted in walking a little slower so i was kind of behind him, Its even better now because i get to stare at the hot butt. Woah. Were did that thought come from?! Oh my god that was so weird.. But now i cant keep my eyes from wandering.. Walk ahead, walk ahead, walk ahead i chanted to myself as i quickened my steps, "In a rush to get to the bench or something Alice?" He teased. I just awkwardly laughed. 

We had been alone for about 10 minutes, we didn't talk much but that was probably due to all my attention being used to slow down my thumping heart. I tried to match his breathing and after a few breaths i began to calm down.. A little anyway.. It was only now that i took the time to notice his appearance- He was wearing a white button down shirt with a posh grey tie, the shirt wasn't tucked in (Unlike all the other teachers' shirts) but was sloppily hanging over some dark slacks. You could just see the bulk of his muscle through the thin layer of fabric, He must work out or something.. I thought, his  forest-green eyes stared off into space and his brown hair was purposely messy and hung over his eye brows. His lips slowly tugged into a smirk  and it made me wander what he was thinking...

"Take a picture, it lasts longer" He said, his eyes suddenly piercing through mine. His sentence caught me off guard, "W-Whaat?" I stuttered, feeling blood already rise to my cheeks, "Staring is rude you know.." He said- his face suddenly close to mine, i opened my mouth hoping to say words.. But nothing came out so i closed it again.. I could smell his minty breath he was that close.. hmm was that Peppermint or Spearmint? Stupid unhelpful thought go away! I turned my head away, "I-I.. I wasn't staring.." I tried to say firmly- i failed.

"Oh i think you were, I mean, who wouldn't?" He laughed pointing to his face. I managed a small laugh but i was too, what was the word? I couldn't describe how i was feeling but it was hard for me to talk when we were this close. His hand lifted from resting on his knee too stroke my cheek- it took all the will power i had to stop myself from leaning into his touch. Oh my god this is what happens in movies right before the guy kisses the girl! Is he gonna kiss me? No he can't! I've never had a real kiss before! Luckily the bell went, funny.. Saved by the bell.. I stood quickly and brushed down my clothes- seeming like i was just trying to straighten them out but really i was trying too fix my sweaty palms.. "Uh, see ya!" I mumbled quickly and almost ran back inside. 

Entering my first class- Maths- I sat in my usual seat. The seat by me was empty because Emily still wasn't here.. I sighed.. But then i felt a little bit of joy when i saw Mike walk in smiling and waving to me. Normally i would get butterflies in my stomach but i didn't seem to now.. Hmm maybe  the butterflies are asleep..  Or maybe i'm just getting used to being around him. It was probably the latter.. "Hey where's Emily? Did you actually kill her?" He laughed, i had to bite my tongue from sobbing. I didn't kill her.. but someone else almost did.. "She's in, uh, hospital" I muttered. "Dont ask.." I then quickly added. 

I blew out a breath of relief when our normal teacher came in and not Mark, that wouldn't have been awkward for me. I pulled out my maths book and began writing down the problems, i got stuck on the forth one down so i raised my hand for help. Instead, Mike noticed what i was stuck on and came and sat by me to help. I slowly lowered my hand again, still slightly shocked that Mike- a guy who i had a major crush on- came and sat this close. Any other day my cheeks would be bright red and i wouldn't be able to speak (Well.. not actual words anyway..) but today all i felt was shock and confusion. And i figured this was probably because we have become such close friends. That was, until, He placed his hand firmly on my upper thigh and started moving his hand in small circles , now i have no experience but- guys dont just casually do that do they?