A Forbidden Finale (Student/Teacher Romance)

Chapter Four

Chapter Four

The rest of the week had been much the same. Mr. Langley decided that three lessons a week was a suitable amount and I wasn't going to dispute it. He'd been slightly less abrasive in our lessons after my outburst, but he hadn't been welcoming and he certainly hadn't apologised.

I didn't let it concern me. He was only my teacher, anyway, and he was a darn good one at that. My entire body was begging for my bed twenty-four-seven, but my satisfaction at knowing I was getting better—even if only marginally at this point—kept me going.

Right now I was welcoming the release of hanging with Liliana and her friends for a while. It was a freezing September morning, so I had no idea why they decided to gather outside, but I'd wrapped up warm; it wasn't that much of a big deal.

Liliana was nice, I'd decided. We chatted plenty before and after the couple of lessons—though never during them—and had plenty of things to laugh about. She was somehow down to Earth despite her upbringing and it was a refreshing change.

I had no idea about her friends, though, and that was why I threaded my hands together as I walked towards our meeting place. I didn't want her friends to hate me and for that to put a stop to the budding friendship we had going on.

Just as I was about to leave the cement path to explore edges of the Briarwood's grounds, where Liliana said they'd be, someone stopped me. Amber's boyfriend, though I couldn't for the life of me remember his name, shot me a wide smile as he walked in my direction. He stuck out his hand.

I shook it. Shaking hands with people my own age was a bizarre thing that I wasn't going to get used to any time soon. If I did this to people at my old school they would have laughed in my face.

"I'm Leon."

"Right, that's it. Amber's always talking about you. I'm Carly."

"Yes, I think everyone knows who you are." He chuckled and my cheeks flamed. "Sorry, I didn't mean it in a bad way. Just, you know, it's been different you being here."

"I'm sure there isn't always such hilarious entertainment on hand like this," I deadpanned, crossing my arms.

His laughter died and he ran a hand through the short blonde hair on his head. "I really didn't meant to be a dick about it. I just, I don't know, I'm sorry."

I opened my mouth and shut it again, feeling guilty for a second. "It's fine. I'm a bit uptight about the whole thing." Had Amber sent him out here to try and earn my trust so it could blow up in my face? It seemed plausible.

"Yes, of course," he scratched his chin, though there was no hair there. "Headed anywhere nice? It's a bit chilly for walks, as I've just found out."

"Erm," I hesitated in telling him the truth, for some reason. "Just going to meet a friend."

Leon whistled, firing me a cheeky grin. "In the bushes? That was quick."

"That your assumption because you've just been getting some?" I gave his appearance a one over, even though it was spotless.

Leon snorted. "Meeting someone from ballet?"

"Nah, Liliana. We have maths together." I guessed everyone in the year knew each other.

When his eyebrows raised I resisted the urge to roll my eyes. If Amber's boyfriend had a problem with her then she was probably the perfect friend. "She's been in some trouble before," he offered by way of explanation. My face was far more expressive than the average person's and I had no idea how to reel it in. "I was just thinking of your scholarship, not trying to pass judgement. Anyway, I have to get off. Let me know if you need any help with school stuff. I'm always around."