A forbidden love (a teacher and student romance)

chap 16

Stefan was one word. Superman. And I was Louis Lane. We were meant to be. After that night at the ironic "Grave" something bad had happened, but something even more amazing happened. Stefan said he would fight for us. We would try to be together. This meant the world. After our kiss that night the police were called and sexual harassment charges were placed against Peter. I wasn't harmed, Stefan had saved me from a whole lot of heartache. He drove me home. The night was bitter sweet but the sweet deff overpowered the bitter. Today was Monday, the first time I would see Stefan since Friday. He had texted me Saturday morning asking if I was alright, I answered of course. How could i not be? I was on freaking cloud 1,000. I wore my floral dress that Kassie always said I looked gorgeous in and walked out the door with a grin on my face. Kassie got back from her aunts wedding and picked me up. "SO how was "GRAVE"!?" I decided to leave out Stefan and told her what happened. She stoped the car and pulled over dramatically. "Kassie i'm really fine" She gave me a huge hug and said "I"m so sorry, I wish I could have went with you" I answered "really I'm okay, just " she interrupted "Did you speak to Drew yet"? I told her how Drew went up to Peter and punched him in the face before the police showed up. Poor Drew , he was really upset. We arrived at school and everyone was staring at me. oh no. Did everyone know? Kassie said she would listen to the gossip and report back to me 5th period. I walked into art and saw Stefan.Butterflies emerged everywhere. Stefan smiled at me "Hey Sarah want to help me get some supplies in the back, were painting today." I nodded eagerly. We were alone "Hey are you okay, the word got out, one of Peters football heads." I grimaced and then I was happy again. "I'm okay, I-" Some blond chick opened the supply closet and asked Mr. Carter if she could go to the bathroom, he said okay and then we were alone again. I realized we gravitated toward each other so close that there was only an inch apart from us. I backed up. suddenly a whole bunch of boxes and paint brushes fell on my head. Suddenly I heard a roar of laughing from Stefan. The box was on my head and he lightly pushed it upward. "I'm sorry I couldn't resist you should have seen your face! And then the box-oh your to much" He started laughing bent over and I said "Okay Okay are you finally don-" The bell rang. He straightened up "Well I was looking for those brushes anyways" he winked, and left the closet with the box of brushes. I took the paint out. Everyone was talking in little groups. "Okay class we are going to be painting today. Paint what you feel. Choose one emotion and express it. This will not be graded, I'm just trying to see who is creative and who can paint" He chuckled. Gosh was he cute. He looked at me with a crooked smile. "Sarah do you mind placing the paper plates down and giving everyone a piece of paper" I smiled and nodded. I liked helping him out. I noticed the dirty glances I would get from the girls who envied the attention I got from Stefan. Austin was absent today so I placed the last paper plate and paper and sat down. I looked around and Stefan was approaching my table. His eyes were locked on me the whole time. "Thank you, and can't wait to see your skills" he bit his lip and I blushed like crazy he continued "I'm sorry that came out wrong , I did'nt me-" I cut him off with laughter. "Its fine! " He walked away shaking his head in embarrassment. The class was talking loudly so I tuned them out with my ipod. I had no idea what to paint. He said paint what I felt. I was feeling excited and happy and well hopeful. I dipped my paintbrush in red and drew a horizon. I wound up drawing a sunset with two birds and the ocean and clouds.I loved the ocean. I would draw a picture like this all the time when I felt happy. There was 15 minutes left and Stefan leaned over my desk. His muscle flexed, and I bit my lip. I tried to hide my painting embarrassed suddenly of what I drew, it had sort of a romantic feel. He looked at me with piercing eyes, and I gave in. "Sarah- I'm- it's" I cut him off "its okay if you don't like it i mean" He quickly answered. "No, no, no" He grabbed it out of my grasp "Sarah this is absolutely beautiful, you never told me you could paint like this!" I blushed like crazy now "Thanks" I mumbled softly. His eyes left the painting to stare at me in awe and amazement. He was searching in my eyes until the bell interrupted. He stood up " If you don't mind can I keep this? I want to maybe enter it in a contest" I was flattered, "Sure I mean - if you want" He smiled the biggest smile I had ever seen on him. It was gorgeous. I looked around and the room was empty. I got up and packed my things. "Sarah, can I drive you home today?" My heart skipped a few beats "Yes" I breathed. He was standing only a few inches away. Then the door opened and kids started to pile in. He nodded and whispered , " See you in Gym" .