First Crush, My Forever

Chapter 16

  Two months. Two months since I kissed Taytum. Two months since I acted like I didn't even remember it happening. Two months of me wanting to feel my lips against hers again. Two months alone with Taytum during work study and I know she remembers me kissing her, I see the way she looks at me. The way she glances at my lips or when she watches me like I'm the only woman in the world. Sometimes when she looks at me I feel like everything stops or fades away and there's only her and I left. I know there's an obvious attraction there but nothing can come of it because I'm her professor and we both could get in trouble.

  I try to push the thought of Taytum out of my mind as I am walking to my office. The problem is though, I know she will already be there waiting on me for her work study. I had given her a key to my office in case I wasn't there yet on her work study days so she didn't have to just wait outside.

  When I reach my office door I notice Taytum is nowhere out here so I know she is already in my office. I am about five minutes late after all. I take a deep breath and open my office door and there she is. The young woman that's been occupying my mind and dreams is in one of the office chairs reading a book. When I close my office door, Taytum's attention leaves her book and focuses on me. She has that beautiful smile on her face showing her dimples even more as her eyes lock with mine. "Hey Dani" she says as she watches me walk to my desk.

  "H-Hey Taytum, sorry I'm a little late, I had paperwork to drop off in the admin building." If she only knew how my heart races when she smiles at me like she does. A big smile I have realized is only reserved for a few select people. Two of which are me and my daughter.

  Taytum smiles again and shrugs her shoulders. "It's all good, I don't mind waiting for you. I figured you would be here soon. Whatca got for me today?"

  I pull a folder of essays out and place it in front of Taytum. "I need you to finish grading these essays please while I finish my test for your class and print them. There's not much left to grade since I had gotten most of them done." Taytum grabs the folder, leans forward and reaches for one of the red pens on my desk as I settle in my desk chair so I can get busy.

  From my peripheral I see Taytum glance at me off and on as we are both working. As soon as I finish making the test, I print one out then go to my copy machine so I can make copies. As I'm doing that I hear Taytum get up and place the folder of essays back in the file cabinet of my desk. I glance over my shoulder and she is now perched on top of my desk, sitting right by my chair. As I start to turn my attention back to the copy machine, Taytum lifts her arms and stretches and I can't seem to look away. It feels like a swarm of butterflies in my stomach as I look at her.

  I admire Taytum's strong arms and remember how it felt that night she carried me to bed. I remember how it felt to be held against her sexy, comforting physique as she walked up the stairs with me cradled against her. I know it's wrong but... I want her. My body feels like it craves her and her touch.

  Without even thinking, my feet carry me towards Taytum and I stop directly in front of her as she is sitting on my desk. My eyes scan her face as I take in all of her facial details and finally my eyes land on her lips. I rest my hands on her thighs as we lock eyes. Taytum looks into my eyes with so much intensity. "Dani," she whispers and I feel my self control slipping as I lean in and brush my lips over hers.

  Taytum's hands come up, cupping my face and I instinctively step between her legs to be closer. As I deepen the kiss, her mouth becomes hungry and intense as she explores mine. Taytum lightly tugs my bottom lip between hers, breaks the kiss and rests her forehead on mine. "Dani, I...."

  I cut Taytum's words off as I press my lips firmly against hers again and my body comes alive, feeling things I have not felt in a long time and things I've never felt before. I want more and I want... her. I moan into Taytum's mouth and she basically whimpers with desire as her hands tangle in my hair.

  I slide my hands further up and grab ahold of Taytum's hips, not wanting to let go. I feel her smile against my lips as she brings a hand back to my face, cupping my cheek. Taytum plants a soft kiss to my lips then pulls back to look at me. "Dani," she breathes, "can I ask a question?" I nod my head for her to continue. "What brought this on all of a sudden?"

  I smile as I sit down in my desk chair and face Taytum. "I assure you it wasn't all of a sudden, it was gradual. I feel... I feel like there's something there... between us. I realized that I'm... attracted to you but... but I think it's more than just that. I don't think it's just one sided either."

  Taytum looks at me a little shocked. "So you admit there's something there between us?"

  I swallow as I look at Taytum. "Yes, there is... but you don't... I mean if you don't feel the same it's okay. I was probably just reading to much into everything. Don't feel like you have to agree with me. I know I overstepped by kissing you so I'm sorry for that. I shouldn't admit this but if you would not have pulled back I was literally seconds away from begging you to take me right on my desk."

  I watch Taytum smirk as she slides off of my desk and squats down directly in front of me. "Dani, you definitely did not read to much into anything or overstep. You don't even know how long I have wanted to kiss you."

  Taytum cups my face with both hands so she can look directly into my eyes. "Dani" she swallows hard. "Even if you would have begged for more to happen, and as much as I would have wanted to continue, I wouldn't have given in." My face falls at her admission and I know I should not have blurted that out. Taytum sees my reaction and smiles as she brushes a thumb over my cheek. "I want to Dani, trust me I do, you don't know how much I want to but... I respect you to much for our first time being here in your office on your desk. I want to take my time and not be rushed, I want to cherish you, all of you."

  If I wasn't already attracted to Taytum and falling for her I definitely am now with her swoon worthy, honest declaration that has made my heart skip beats. Most people would jump at the opportunity for sex especially when you ask or beg but not Taytum. I lean forward and peck Taytum's lips then lean back. "You're right. You are to good to be true. Thank you for the sweet words and I'm glad I'm not the only one that feels something. I'm still trying to understand what all I'm feeling but I know there's something there and not just attraction."

  I take a deep breath and release it before asking my next question. "Are... are you free tonight? I would love to cook for you if that's okay."

  "That would be nice but it's not necessary, Dani. That's your time with KK."

  I smile and can't stop my eyes from quickly looking down at Taytum's lips then back up to her eyes. "I know but I really want to. You have cooked for us twice, it's the least I can do. You know Kadence will not complain about you being there plus Thanksgiving break starts after today so I will have plenty of time to spend with my daughter. Does six work for you?"

  Taytum stands up then leans down, planting a kiss on my temple. "Sounds perfect, see you at six. We should probably head towards your lecture room though, since it's nearly time for class." I smile at Taytum as she holds a hand out, offering to help me up. Once I'm on my feet, I gather my stuff up as Taytum is already holding the door open for me. I pass through the doorway and quietly thank her for holding the door for me. Once she closes my office door, we fall in stride on the way to my lecture room and I feel like I have an extra bounce in my steps.