Bodyguard: Ace Cain

|20| You're So Smitten

|You're So Smitten|

Despite our tardiness, we arrived at class without any problems. As usual, Tana saved my seat and grinned sexily at me. Her thoughts wandered to unimaginable places. She has been pressuring me to initiate contact. Although it did occur, the outcome was not what either of us had anticipated. We were both raising our expectations unnecessarily. I will never have enough bravery to tell him how I felt, and Ace will never give up. I was so out of touch with my emotions. Emotions can be so complex that it is difficult to understand.

The other students in the class already adored him. It is unbelievable to think that everyone used to detest him. They were now enamored with him and his teaching style. It is difficult to not want to come here because of how much fun and energy he brings. Mrs. Petula could never have people participating in discussions the way Ace did. I found it fascinating to watch—and not just because I could not take my eyes off of him. Although Jake was not exactly a walk in the park, he was the only one who was not impressed.

In any case, the class was about to end, and I quickly skated away from Ace. After a few more classes, Tana and I would be able to catch up over lunch. She never made this simple, even though I have been waiting for hours to speak with her about it. Especially considering how strongly she is been implying that I like Ace. I was unable to say that she was incorrect, which was the worst part.

"As it happens, you are wearing his sweater right now." She purred.

My eyes rolled. "Just because it was simple to pick up and go," I explain. It still had that familiar scent of him.

She gives a head shake. "Reign, admit it—you have feelings for someone who also happens to be your bodyguard." She speaks as though it is not a major concern.

My cheeks flush, "Shut up, I do not like him." I say.

She chuckles while maintaining her position. "You're so smitten it's ridiculous."

She was right when she said that. Perhaps I was in love and just could not admit it. Ace would never in a million years want someone like me. A high school senior who has not had much life experience. He can pursue someone more in line with his way of life. All I am is a girl that my father has hired him to watch out for. It did not help that I was a little put off by the conversation I overheard. Could I handle it if I discovered what Ace was hiding?

"Whatever happens, it will not occur. It is not possible." I was completely insecure.

Tana detested that. "Why not? You are curvaceous and gorgeous, and you do not need him." She made a compliment. "So, what's the hold-up?"

I lick my lips before telling her. "You recall the two individuals from the exhibition?" She nods in response to my question. "The other night, my father hired them for extra protection."

Her jaw fell. "Seriously? Has he asked you at all?"

I give a head shake. "But that's not the bad part. I think I heard them conversing."

Ace could be anywhere, so I tone down my voice. Although he is been good at maintaining his distance, I know he was observing. I did not want him to hear what we were talking about if he was nearby. I wanted to know what that conversation meant, and I wanted him to tell me. Maybe I am overthinking things, and it might be nothing. Still, it is preferable to wait to be surprised while doing nothing.

As he likes to say, we were friends despite my foolish crush. He will tell me more about his life the more time we have together. Now that his friends were staying with us as well, getting that one-on-one time was going to be more difficult. For the time being, I was discussing the best course of action with my foolish friend. While trying to make her tone it down. Her mouth was enormous, even though she was great.