Illicit

Chapter Eleven- Wickedness

Suddenly Kirsten entered the photography class with an arrogant expression before looking towards Naomi who looked away when eye contact was made. Logan noticed the scene and looked to her with concern before she looked towards the window-trying to remain calm.

Kirsten raised her hand as Logan had no choice but to acknowledge it. "Yes?"

"Would I be able to address the class?"

"Can you not do it at lunch?"

"No. It must be in this intimate...class..." She shot her gaze to Naomi who began to fear what was to come.

"If you must..." Logan said as he leaned at his desk and Kirsten took the floor.

"Hello fellow classmates. As you know, I have recently ran and won the election for class president. Due to this, I vowed to always make this school an honest one. Which is why I have decided to call out our very own Naomi..." She pointed towards her as tears filled her eyes. "Someone who stays quiet in class...but after that final bell becomes quiet a vixen..."

"Kirsten-"

"Oh...Mr. Castelle. This involves you too." Suddenly he became anxious.

"I believe this is a matter saved-"

"For the principle? We can go whenever you wish or you can let me say my peace." He looked to Naomi with great sadness before moving back to his desk. "It has come to my attention that my former best friend is having an affair with a teacher." Logan shot up.

"That's enough! I really hope you have evidence to prove that-"

"I don't need any. The fact that she lives with you-"

"She does not. She came by to go through some cameras since hers was broken. She fell asleep. But I find it incredibly intriguing how she is not he one breaking the law."

"You know nothing about me."

"The fact that you had been drinking underage at that party that nearly got your friend raped yet, you didn't care. Or the fact that you are sleeping with someone who is almost thirty..."

Her mouth came open as Naomi couldn't help but smile.

"I ask that if anyone has a problem with the curriculum...talk to me about instead of making up lies. It is much appreciated." The class nodded before the moved behind his desk and pulling out his camera and continuing the lesson.

At the end of the class, Naomi moved up to him and waited until everyone left.

"Thank you Mr Castelle."

"Naomi...we have to be careful..." He whispered as she nodded.

"I know. I'm sorry...I should have checked."

"I do have good news. Each year, there is this photography showcase...it is eligible for those in photography classes and majors and I'd really like to enter you."

"It would give us an excuse to be alone..."

"Naomi-"

"I'm sorry. That sounds amazing but what really is it?"

"Well you send in your best pieces and if they are chosen, you get cash, a scholarship-even a job out of it."

"Really?"

He nodded.

"I'm sure someone else is more qualified."

He made sure no one was around before responding.

"Nobody I want to be alone with more than you."

She smiled before shying away, making him grin.

"Okay. When do I need them by?"

"The deadline is the first of December. The results come at the end of the month and the showcase is around January."

"Thank you...for everything."

He grabbed her hand before she left.

"I think is what scares me is the fact that I wouldn't care if anyone found out.."

She smirked. "Me either..." She blushed before looking away, continuing about her day with the hope for a future she never thought was possible.