A Different Kind of Education

Chapter Fifteen : Crossing the Line

A month.

That's how long it has been since the mistake I made with Mr. Hayes.

I had been staying at home, much to Jay's dismay - as well as my own. My parents were absolutely thrilled, yet my brother had stopped talking to me. He didn't understand why I had gone back and had been furious when I wouldn't tell him why.

Trent was avoiding me at all costs, still upset about me ditching him for Jay. Clara hardly spoke to me, not out of anger, but out of wariness. She could tell that something was seriously bothering me and she knew me well enough to back off. God that girl was a better friend to me than I deserved.

As for things with Jay and me, well ... they were great. I focused on making our relationship work and giving him my affection. He constantly stayed the night with me at my house multiple nights just to have movie marathons. I loved Jay and everything he did for me. He treated me like a damn princess so I did my best to treat him like my prince. We had quickly become the school's power couple. The two bad ass party people a duo - especially after the whole fiasco with Logan. Jay and I had destroyed his reputation - well just enough to forever ruin his credibility.

Now midterms had just finished and it was Christmas break officially. Two sweet weeks of California with none other than Jay at his parents vacation house. I couldn't wait for the nice rainy, not deathly cold, weather of amazing California. For the most part though, I was excited to simply spend quality time alone with Jay away from everyone.

Away from Mr. Hayes.

Class was beyond awkward for the past month as we said nothing to each other. I sassed none and he refrained from calling on me for things. I had refused to go over to Jay's house to make sure I avoided him. Jay had said a few words about it but dropped the subject when I made some excuse about wanting to bond with my parents.

"You ready for some alone time finally?"

Jay's husky voice sent shivers through my body as he wrapped his arms around me. I felt a grin creep onto my face and my tummy warm with affection. I angled my body so I could plant my lips on his.

"Yes." I murmured against his lips.

"I got a few ideas of what we could do while no one's around."

"Oh yeah?" I whispered, turning around so the front of our bodies pressed together.

"Fuck yes." He answered firmly, his tone filled with lust.

"Good." I smirked, "Let's catch this fucking plane then."

"Sounds perfect."

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I enjoyed the crisp air of the California shoreline as I walked hand in hand with Jay down the beach. I'm sure the locals thought we were crazy people since to them this was freezing weather. Granted it wasn't as though I was running around in a bikini, but I was grinning from ear to ear. Maybe it had something to do with the fact that we were in such a peaceful place right now or the fact that I was with none other than Jay, but either way I was happy.

Jay pulled me into his side so he could sling his arm around my shoulders and hold me close. This feeling that I felt right here made me content with how my life was with him. It was a happy life where I knew he would look out for me because he was my best friend before anything else. We understood each other on levels that no one else did. I was so appreciative that he transferred schools and that I got to meet my male version of myself.

"This was a great idea, Jay. Thank you." I softly told him.

"I know. You're welcome." He replied, smiling. "You want to go get some hot cocoa at that little cafe down the street from the house?"