Detention (Teacher/Student)

Chapter 17

Jasmine's POV

"Because I think I love you," he whispered, dropping his eyes to the floor.

I froze. For moment, I didn't know what to say. But then I had a million things to say, and didn't know where to start. I just looked at him. His whole demeanor changed. He leaned his elbows onto his desk and put his head in his hands.

I wasn't angry at him. I knew why he had done what he had. I was upset with him. Not angry. But now...Now I didn't know how to feel. Was I..in love with him? There's no doubt that I had ever felt the way I do around anyone else than when I'm with him. Every time he touched me my skin tingled. Every time we kissed, my whole body melted into him. When he said my name, my heart pounded. His mere presence still gave me butterflies, even after 3 weeks-almost a month. Every minute I spend with this man, is one I will never regret. If that wasn't love, I don't know what is. I just didn't think I would ever feel it this soon.

"Listen Jasmine," he stood up, looking defeated and angry with himself. "I know it's so soon..Too soon. But, I'm not going to lie to myself, or to you. You don't have to say anything, I understand, but.." I cut him off.

"Shut up," I commanded, as I ran behind his desk and stood on my toes, grabbing his face and pulling him to mine. Our lips locked together, moving as one. Those familiar sensations, those were still there. 'Fireworks' you may call them. Whatever. All I knew was, I loved this man. My teacher.

I pulled away from him, his eyes opening, holding a slightly confused look. I looked up into them, I could almost see them lighten.

"I love you too," I admitted. We both stood in silence, breathing heavy and staring into each other's eyes. Somebody could have walked in on us, and neither of us would have looked away. It was a moment I'd never forget. The moment where nothing, yet everything, made sense.

It had to have been 20 minutes before one of us spoke again.

"We should get out of here, before somebody finds us," he stated. I nodded in agreement, finally breaking eye contact and stepping away from him. He grabbed his bag and we left the room. The walk to his car was silent. I hadn't driven to school, I had walked to think about everything.

We got in, and he started driving. No words, no idea where we were going, just the mere fact that we were with each other. There was a comfortable silence to it. Almost like speaking would just ruin it. Soon enough, we found ourselves parked in a familiar spot. I don't think either of us had any intentions of coming here, but here we were.

We got out of the car, and walked through the woods to our spot. When the trees finally cleared, I stopped and took in the scenery. The sun was at a midway point in the sky. The leaves had changed color for the most part, and the lake was calm and quiet.

Dan came up behind me and wrapped his arms around my waist. I leaned my head back into his shoulder and placed my hands on top of his. Neither of us had spoken since we had left the school. It was time to say something. Something that should have been discussed since the beginning.

"So what happens now?" I asked. A question so simple, yet I'm not sure either of us knew how to answer it. Dan took a deep breath, I could feel his chest rising and falling.

"I'm not sure. We have to figure this whole school situation out. Damn, I hate having to sneak around with you," he spoke softly and quietly, so as not to disturb the peace around us.

"Who knew love would be so complicated," I said. He leaned down and kissed the side of my forehead. I tilted my head to look up at him, placing one hand on his cheek.

"But it sure is worth it," he stated, leaning down and pecking my lips.

We decided not to stay at the lake long. It was getting cold and neither of us had jackets. On the ride home, we didn't talk much. What we did say though, was just small talk, asking about each other's day and stuff like that.

I told him to drop me off at the corner of my street. I didn't want my parents to see me getting out of his car.

"I'll talk to you later?" I asked, turning to look at him. He nodded with a small smile. I turned to get out, but he caught my arm.

"Jasmine wait." He pulled me back. "I love you," he said. Simple and innocent. I smiled, leaning over and kissing him.

"I love you too," I said, and got out of the car. I watched him drive off, wishing I could just stay with him.

Turning on my heel, I walked back to my house.

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Okay guys, I know this was short but I wanted to get one more chapter up. It's late here, and I have to get up early for a game in the morning. Well actually it's in the afternoon but it's a 4 hour bus ride :/ BUT that leaves me with 8 hours of time to write more:)

The reason this was short was also because you guys are getting a big and important chapter tomorrow, that I just know some of you will love ;)

So thank you for the continued support, you guys are really so sweet and encouraging, I couldn't ask for better support!