Falling For My Teacher

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New day. New school year. Things are going to be different. A lot different. The memories of last year flash through my head as much as I would like to forget them. But they won't leave. It was like some sort of vivid movie, playing over and over in my head. It starts off in a dark room, then different light sources flashing in my face. I can still feel the intense burning sensation in my chest. It all was just one recurring nightmare. 

"Ryan?" I lifted my head from my pillow to see my friend Reagan standing there. "Are you going to the party tonight?"

"Reagan I already told you," I said quietly. "I'm not going." I crawled right but under my blankets, ducking my head under the covers. 

"Whyyyyyyyy?" She whined sitting on my bed. "You never do anything!"

"Sorry," I replied sarcastically.

"Ryan," she said. "Please? The girls and I are worried about you." My stomach turned at the sound of that. That was the last thing I wanted. I didn't want anymore attention on me. 

"There's no need," I said sitting up. "I'm fine."

"Ryan we all know having Jalen leave was hard on you. But we all know he would have wanted you to find someone else." I looked at her stupidity. But soon it faded. I had forgotten the story I had told her. Maybe she was right. Maybe I do need to move on. Maybe I need to get up and really push myself. 

"You're right," I said, swinging my feet across the end of the bed. "But I don't like parties and you know that."

"But Ryan," she whined. "You have to go!"

"I don't have to," I replied. Her face grew long. "But I will."

"Yay!" She called. She hopped out of the room, letting me get dressed from my long nap I took this afternoon. I slipped on some jeans with a T. I pulled my hair into a pony, not really caring about what was going to happen at this party.

"Look who decided to join the party," Harley said, smile creeping across her face. "You couldn't have at least put on some makeup?" I stuck my tongue out at her and hopped in the back seat of the Prius.

"Just be happy I got her to go," Regan pushed. "She was just going to sleep all night." I just rolled my eyes and buckled my seatbelt. 

When arrived, I approached the nearest couch, and sat. I have never really been a big fan of parties. Okay, that was a total lie. I loved to party, hang out with my friends, drink even though I'm not supposed to. But that was the old me. I just didn't feel the need to anymore. I didn't even know where we were. This wasn't someone from our school at least. 

"Don't like parties much?" Someone asked from beside me. I looked over to see a blonde man sitting on the couch next to me. His hair in a quiff, wearing a plaid shirt and some light washed jeans. He was really good looking and honestly didn't look much older than myself. He looked familiar but I couldn't really tell. 

"They aren't my thing," I replied.

"I hear you," he agreed. "It's my friends party. So I just agreed to come. "

"Same here except I was forced here," I laughed. He chuckled along.

"Can I get you a drink?" He asked. 

"I don't know," I replied, kind of hesitant. "You're not trying to pull anything, are you?" He laughed and I giggled along with him. "I would love to." 

After many drinks, I was actually having a good time. Niall was a really sweet guy and even though we didn't do much talking, just having him close by was rather comforting. 

"You know you're super pretty," he slurred under his breath. It must have been the drink taking over but something drew me closer to him. 

I could feel his hot breath against my lips. Barley hovering, I met him half way. Smashing our lips together. His kiss was sweet and gentle yet so passionate. I could taste the cheap bottle of vodka on his lips but I couldn't imagine tasting any better. He grabbed my hand and pulled me into the bathroom, locking the door behind him. I knew this wasn;t going to go anywhere but it was a nice make-out session if I do say so myself. 

He sat me up on the counter, my arms wrapping around his neck. I could feel his hands slowly move down my waist until his hand stopped on my right cheek. He pulled out my phone and pulled away from kissing me. It looked as if he was leaving me his number, and before I knew it, my phone was in my hands and he was gone. 

I came out from the bathroom and straightened myself. I tried to look around to see if I could fine this mystery man but he was long gone. I didn't even get his name. 

"There you are!" Reagan said, grabbing my hand. "I've been looking everywhere for you." 

"What's wrong?" I asked, concerned. 

"Ken is here," She replied. "We have to go." I agreed and followed her out to her car. "Geez how much did you drink? You stink." 

"How long were we there?" I asked. 

"An hour." 

"Then I drank enough," I laughed. Reagan rolled her eyes as she waited for Harley to stumble into the car. "The one time I don't drink, you two are completely hamered." 

Reagan dropped me off at home and I stumbled in to my dark house. It was a bit of a struggle but I finally made it up to my room. I laid awake in bed, thinking about tonight. Who was that mysterious man? 

From UNKNOWN:  
Hey Ryan. It was good seeing you. I had a really good time. Hope to see you again soon ;) xx -Niall

To Niall: 

So the name is Niall?

From Niall: 
Goodnight Ryan xx

Niall huh. 

I thought this was the beginning of something beautiful. Something new and charming. I was so hopeful that this was going to be the new chapter of my life. That I would finally be able to move on. Little did I know... 

Niall was my English teacher.

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