Hidden Strength

Chapter fifteen

Returning to school the following day was interesting to say the least. Why you ask? That would be because the guys decided to stick to me like glue.

It was a bit much, by noon I had had enough. "Guys look I'm thankful that you are concerned about me, but you are literally squishing me!" I grumble because they were so close I couldn't even eat and that pisses me off.

"Sorry sis, Win feels the need to be close," Tony says moving over enough to let me breathe.

"What's your excuse?" I look at Derek with a raised eyebrow.

"I love you I don't need one," he smiles but moves an inch anyway.

"I love you too but I need space to breathe."

His smirk dims but he kisses my head, "ok I'll be have, see I can be good," he winks.

"You guys realize that "They" are currently locked up and can't get to me right?" I had a feeling that was their biggest motivation for this behavior. Otherwise I'm at a total loss as to why they are wanting to be all up my butt.

-seriously bad choice of words, EWW doesnt even cover you thinking that about our brother!

-"dude why did you go there? I'm gonna vomit!"

"Babe you ok you're looking a little green?" Derek whispers worriedly in my ear breaking me out of my conversation with Stella. Which is a good thing cause that was just UGH!

"Yeah Stella said something gross"

"Do we want to know?" Tony cocks his head while lifting an eyebrow.

"Hell no" I shake my head trying to focus on eating my food.

"Hey did you guys hear that new teacher is pregnant?"

I hear someone say from a nearby table a few minutes later. I go still listening. I dont really hear much else but that's not what has me frozen. It is the thought that popped in my head just after, it couldn't be Derek's right?

I look at him but he's busy talking to his buddy Kyle Strickland to have noticed I guess. Tony is equally distracted with a classmate going over an upcoming project he mentioned the other day. I want to know what else they had to say but what if I find it is his?

"Ok seriously what is the matter you still haven't finished eating yet and you're usually done by now?" Derek says now that his conversation is over.

How do I ask? How does one even bring up this subject? More importantly why the Fuck is that Tramp still working here?!

Choosing to say nothing I finish my food in quiet contemplation. Much to Derek's confusion I just stayed that way till the hour was over. Even after he walked me to class I still hadn't said anything. Before I could enter my class though he grabbed my wrist turning me to him, while moving us away from the door.

"Ok what's going on? Even Felix is freaking out because Stella isn't talking to him. What did I do wrong?" He asks me so confused.

I look up into his eyes and drop the bomb that has been wrecking my mind. "I heard the new teacher is pregnant, there isnt a chance it's yours right?"

It was a few months ago and he told me it was only once, but technically speaking that's all it takes.

The bewildered look on his face turns to horror at the thought. "No Felix would have been able to tell, I'm sure it's not mine. Please tell me you believe me?" He looks into my eyes searching for something.

I choose to put my faith in him, and if the shit hits the fan later we will deal with it together.

He sees the moment I make my choice, "I believe you" his eyes mist over and he hugs me tightly. "Thank the Goddess because I don't want to ever lose you," he says with his face wedged in the crook of my neck.

"Ok love birds the bell is about to ring, get to class Mr. Summers," My teacher admonishes us.

"Yes Sir," he says then kisses my forehead, "see you after class."

I smile and he trots off to his class. Turning my teacher smiles at me, "ah to be young and in love." I blush and walk inside.

I keep my head down and focus on my class. I guess knowing that my mate will be waiting for me makes the hour seem long. Why is that always the case? When you want time to fly it crawls, and when you need it to slow down it speeds past you?

When the bell finally rang Derek was waiting outside the door for me, "you ready to go?" He wiggles his eyebrows making me laugh.

"Yeah let's go," I take his hand and we walk to my locker. "I need my math book for homework tonight," I say as I open my locker switching out what I dont need and grabbing what I do.

"I finished mine in my class," he says shrugging.

"I didnt get that option, hell we got extra because some dumbass made the teacher mad," I grumble irritated.

"Can they do that? Isnt there rules saying they cant do that?" Derek looks as irked as I am.

"Well it's not like they can fuck their students either," I say off hand but I feel him stiffen at my words. I turn to him quickly "I'm not mad about it anymore just making a point," I say cupping his face in my hands.

"Still I'm sorry I was such an asshole," he says then kisses my hands.

"Let's go home, the faster I get my work done the more time we will have to just hangout or cuddle, you know whatever." I say tilting my head.

"Oh I can think of a really great way to pass the time, it will also require less clothes and a locked door. I may also have to cover your mouth so no one else hears your sweet voice," he whispers in my ear sending shivers down my spine and making my panties wet.

Holy shit!

"Ok let's go," I close my locker and grab his hand practically dragging him behind me.

His laughter fills the hall as we leave.