Teacher's Pet; BE

12.

"You just don't understand." Aria quietly said, tears running down her face, mixing with the black mascara she wore.
   "You're right." Billie started while grabbing her hands, holding them gently she looked at Aria, clicking her tongue so that they could make eye contact.
    Billie let go of one of Arias hands and swept the stray hairs away from her face, tucking them behind her ear.
    Billie gave a small, gentle smile before leaning in and capturing the young girls lips, now realizing that this was their first kiss Aria smiled a bit.
   "I don't understand the fear you're feeling but I can learn to understand it so I can help you cope." Billie whispered, her face slowly moving closer to arias again.
     This time it was a smooth, passionate kiss filled with love.    
     Aria wrapped her arms around Billie's neck, pulling her closer as her face dried of tears.
     "Are you okay?" Billie softly questioned, her lips melting into a gentle smile.
      Aria gave a slight nod and scooted closer to Billie, just wanting some physical affection.
"No matter what I'll be here for you Aria. Good or bad. Remind yourself that when you're having a hard time making a decision or you're crying alone in your bed in the dark." Billie wrapped her arms around the young girl and held her tightly.
She loved the safe, secure feeling Billie gave to her when she was in her arms.
In these small moments together Aria had complete forgotten that Billie is her English teacher. But she wants to forget that.
She just wants to be loved by the elder woman.
"Now... do you want to watch a movie or read?" Billie tapped the brunettes back, capturing her attention.
    "Read. I could use the quietness." She said while fixing herself, laying her head on the older woman's lap.
   Billie picked up the book and began quietly reading to the young girl which eventually sent her to sleep.
   Billie covered her up and stroked her hair, while reading to herself.
When Aria awoke she looked around and didn't see Billie.
The sweet pea scented candle was lit on the bedside table, allowing a sweet aroma to fill the air.
Her room was freshly cleaned and her books were correctly aligned on the bookshelf above her bed.
She stretched before climbing out of bed, sleepily of course.
Them aria trotted down the stairs to find Billie sitting on the couch with a book in hand and coffee mug on the wooden table.
"Good morning." Billie smiled.
"Morning... did you clean my room?" Aria raised her eyebrow as she walked into the kitchen to make a bowl of cereal.
"Yeah, i was bored and didn't know what else to do so I picked up a little."
"A little? You dusted my bookshelf and hung up my clothes." Aria giggled and went to sit by Billie.
"I couldn't help myself. I have to leave here soon to go to my nephew birthday party, and I'll be back around seven-ish tonight."
Aria gave a slight nod and looked at her phone.
"Shit." She murmured under he breath.
"What is it?"
"I slept until 2. Why didn't you wake me up?" Arias eyes were wide as she looked at Billie.
"You were crying and I know how exhausting it is so I figured you'd need some extra sleep."