The day of the Duets performance was looming ever closer , and I was avoiding both Tom and Nathan. I ensured that i arrived to Music late everyday giving Tom's new girlfriend Kelsey the opportunity to snag the seat beside him and of course , Tom wasn't complaining. As for Nathan , he was running out of ideas to approach me without anyone suspecting there was something strange going on. He tried to keeping me back but a friend always managed to pull me out , he once made his way towards me at lunchtime but i saw his approach and made a beeline for the toilets , confident that he would surely get in big trouble for following me into the ladies. You may be wondering why I'm avoiding them , well its simple. My heart has been torn in two. I'm falling in love with my teacher , he kissed me , I've just realized i have feelings for my best friend who has just gotten a new girlfriend. I cant face them. I cant bring myself to talk to them , i cant put myself through that , but i know i cant avoid them forever so i need to figure out what to do.
I was finally in the one place where i felt at home. No , not the Music room , Mrs. Maguire's creative writing class. Writing and Music are how i express myself and for 3 classes a week at least , i can forget about Tom and Nathan and be taken to a world of my own. I was on a roll. Writing a killer story when there was a slight rasp on the door. "Come in," Mrs. Maguire said , in a raised voice so the person outside could hear her. "Ahh Mr.Sykes lovely to see you , Come in how may I help you?" My head shot up like a light and my eyes met his beautiful green ones. Am I imagining things or did he just smile? He smiled when he saw me.... I had to fight the smile that wanted to take over my lips. "Please excuse me for disturbing Mrs. Maguire but may I have a quick moment with Callie?" he said , his eyes never leaving mine. "Certainly , off you go Callie." I nervously rose from my desk , folding my fingers into fists to stop them from shaking. Don't be nervous , don't be nervous I willed myself as i stepped out into the cold corridor.
"Callie , finally I've been trying to get my hands on you for days!" he exclaimed. I kept my head down , my gaze focusing on the floor. I saw his hand move from his side and I felt his fingers gently cup my chin and he pushed my head up so my eyes met his gaze. My skin burned like a wildfire where his fingers touched my face. "I haven't stopped thinking about you," he whispered. I stepped away from his touch and put my head down once again. "I-I-I'm sorry I haven't been at practice with you Sir I've ehm been eh I eh had to babysit my two little sisters. I ehm I'm not sure if i can do the duets Sir I'm sorry to let you down," I mumbled turning to make my way back towards the classroom door. He reached out and grabbed the top of my arm. "A-Are you avoiding me Callie?" he asked looking hurt. " I " "Look I know you probably want me to apologize for what happened the other day but , while i know i was wrong , I'm not sorry for what happened. And I'm not letting you back out of this assignment as a teacher and as a guy who knows how amazing your voice is." He moved closer so we were pressed against each other. My breath had been taken away. He leaned in so our lips were bruising off each other , just millimeters off a kiss. "Okay," I whispered breathlessly against his soft lips. "Music room , 3:30." he stated hurriedly as he leaned in further and crashed his lips against mine. My mind was foggy. All i could think of was his warm lips against mine. He pulled away smiling and he ran his hand down the length of my arm leaving a trail of fire behind him. I hurried into the classroom and practically ran to my seat. I put my hand to my chest and wiled my rapidly beating heart to calm down.
