The Teachers Pet (EDITING)

12. So Many Unanswered Questions

Previously on The Teachers Pet...

Images of Shauns face play through my mind. He was taken too soon. Out of nowhere a hand softly takes my chin and moves me to stare into the most beautiful eyes I have ever seen.

Now...

I look at him then look away again when he moves his hand from my chin.

"Rebecca.. I dont like seeing you cry." he says with a pained voice.

I stay silent. How could he talk to me like this? How could he mean that when he is such a prick to me at work.

"What happened...?" he asks. Our bodies extremely close.

I try to stay strong. But as soon as he asks, my body breaks down. Sobs escaping my lips uncontrollably.

Daniels arms wrap around me quickly and I let my body sink to the ground. Him following me down, keeping his arms around me.

We both are on the ground as I cry into his chest. All he does is rub my back and whisper into my ear.

"Shh.. Rebecca. It's going to be okay."

I was so confused. So frusterated. But all in all.. I felt safe in Daniels arms.

The rain has stopped now. Its been about 40 minutes. Daniel and I were leaned up against a tree. Me with my legs over him and my arms crossed over me, leaning my head on his chest. Him with his legs straight out, his arms wrapped around me.

Not a single word has been said. We have been sitting in complete silence. I dont know why we were sitting together like this. I dont even like being in the presence of him. But right now it felt so right.

"Rebecca..." his low voice broke the silence.

"Hmm?" I reply back showing not much emotion anymore.

He doesn't say anything. I move away from him a little and look at his green eyes. Some of his black hair falling perfectly into place infront of his face as he looks down. I dont say anything and just watch.

Im not even sure what to say. This was the first time anything other than insults and bad attitude was happening between us.

I was so confused on how I ended up sitting in the dark forrest with Daniel leaned up against the tree.

"Want me to walk you home?" he says quietly.

I move my legs from over his lap as he stands up. He grabs my hand and pulls me up. We were both still soaked from the rain. I nod and we walk silently back to my apartment.

I think about Shaun. When is the funeral? What about his mother? Has Derek been arrested yet? So many questions fun through my head.

"You seem so be thinking really hard." Daniel says his accent sounding again. Still not positive what kind.

"I guess I am." I say back.

I wish I could say more, but Im afriad I'll cry again.

"I hope you feel better soon.. Maybe take your mind off of whatever tragic thing happened to you." he says looking over at me through his eyelashes.

I take a deep breath and look back at him, smiling slightly.

"Thanks Daniel." I say softly.

He smiles back at me and we continue to walk until we make it to my apartment building. When we walk inside I remember leaving Yasmine alone by my door. I feel so guilty for leaving her, but I had to be alone.

When we turn to my door she is gone. Not a surprise to me, but I need to see her soon. I start thinking about Naomi. I wonder if she is okay. We stop infront of my door and stand in awkward silence.

"Thank you Daniel. For tonight." I say in sincerity.

"Of course, I'll always be here for you Bec." he says and places a hand on my cheek, giving me goosebumps.

I smile and look down so he would move his hand away from my cheek. He does almost immediately.

"Uhm. Ill see you at work." I say and give him a nod.

"Yeah. I'll see you at work.." he says awkwardly and turns before walking away.

"Daniel." I call to him as he made a distance between us.

He looks at me in a confused way as I walk over to him. I stand on my tippy toes and wrap my arms around his neck. Closing my eyes and taking in his smell. He hesitates for a second then wraps his arms around my waist, leaning his head down to my shoulder hugging me back tightly.

I give him one final squeeze and let go. I smile up at him and he smiles back.

"Goodnight.. Ms. Miles." he says in a low sweet voice.

"Goodnight Mr. Alexander." I say back.

He looks at me in a bit of shock, then smirks. I turn and walk into my apartment, watching him smile to himself as I slowly close the door.

Once the door is closed I lean against it and slide down to the floor. Today was probably the worst day of my life. All I can think about is Shaun, and the last time I hugged him goodbye.

I would of hugged him longer if I knew it would be our last hug. I would if made him stay with me. I would change so many things if I knew.

I cross my arms over my bent legs and lean my head on them. Silently crying to myself until my eyes close for the night, putting me to sleep.

Today was horrible and I didnt have the energy to do anything. I wish I could fix everything that went wrong today.

I wish....

OhEmGee. So much going on right now.

Why was Daniel acting like he cared? Why did Rebecca feel so safe in his arms?

Sorry for the short chapter thoo. It was the perfect ending to it in my opinion..

Xoxox
-King👑