The Taste Of Loneliness

Chapter 8

Negan felt like a new man. Maybe this is the way things were supposed to go? Maybe. Just maybe he was supposed to meet Rachel. All he knew now was that after their kiss, they couldn't just go back to being friends. No way in hell would he let that happen. Rachel was different, far different than any other woman he'd met. But not Lucille. No one would ever replace her, but Rachel was something else. She had some similarities to Lucille but nothing uncommon. Rachel was proper and also spontaneous, Lucille was all the way proper. Constantly chastising him for cursing in front of his students. But Rachel just laughed and rolled her eyes at him like she understood why he was that way.
He kept a neutral expression on the ride back, occasionally when he had to stop he'd glance back to look at her.
A silent look being passed between the two.

By the time they had gotten back to the school it was nearly dark, her car the only one left. He parking beside it as he cut the engine so it'd be quiet. Knowing she probably wanted to talk or say something.

"Well.. Thanks for that. I had alot of fun Negan." She muttered softly wrapping her arms around herself as there was a chill in the air.

"You're fucking welcome. I had..alot of fun too.. " He grumbled softly crossing his own arms as he looked down at the ground before he met her eyes.
"So I'll just fucking say it. You're a damned good kisser. And any guy who's dumped you, well he's a dumbass. Because you're a fucking amazing woman.. " He nodded once knowing his way of compliments weren't always normal.
Her cheeks instantly turned red as she glanced down trying to hide her embarrassment. But she looked back up as he continued speaking.

"W-Well.. T-Thank you.. I.. I don't think anyone's ever said that.. " She huffed feeling the butterflies swarming in her stomach.
He couldn't help chuckle at her reaction, especially the way she blushed so much at his words.

"I'll fucking see you tomorrow.. Just play innocent to Arnold, bat those eyelashes and shit. He'll let you off easy, me.. I'll probably get stuck with detention duty for a week or some shit. " He smirked turning his bike back on, he kicking the stand. Winking at her before he pulled off, going down the roads back to his home.

The next morning started better than any before. Not even needing coffee he slept so good, dreaming about Rachel. But once he was at school things quickly went downhill. A mandatory meeting being called during lunch hour, all the faculty being ushered into the auditorium.
He sitting to the far left near the back, he saw Rachel near the front towards the right.
Principal Arnold came onto the stage, clearing his throat into the staticky microphone.

"I want to thank you all for coming. You'll have an email later on reviewing this as well as a digital form you have to sign showing you read over the new procedures. Now, I am appalled to say this has occurred but a staff member has anonymously filled a sexual harassment form against a coworker. Now I know all of you have your personal lives but when it comes to conduct such as this in the workplace we take it very seriously... "
By now Negan had zoned out, as soon as he heard anonymous he looked immediately at Rachel. Remembering the kiss yesterday. Narrowing his eyes as she didn't even look back to him, why would she? She'd said herself she wanted to kiss him too. So this is how she wanted to play him?

When the meeting had finally ended, he saw Rachel walking towards him he made a beeline to the cafeteria to grab a sandwich for lunch. Wanting to avoid the confrontation with her at all cost for the time being. He grunting a thank you in response to the cafeteria lady, and unfortunately Rachel had caught up to him.

"Man Arnold wouldn't shut up. I mean wh-.."
He cut her off with a harsh gaze and even harsher tone.

"Oh shut the fuck up, don't act like you don't fucking know. " He scoffed shoving back her as he went back to the gym to get ready for the class.
She blinked slightly stunned at his words, especially in front of other people. Huffing she shook her head and walked off to her own classroom.
As he went to the gym he blew the whistle signaling the kids to begin practicing the basketball drills.
He feeling utterly ridiculous, knowing he shouldn't have wasted his time with Rachel. Thankful the rest of the day seemed to go by quickly. Sitting down in his office after the stressful day, checking over the emails and putting some grades in. Not glancing up until he heard someone at the door.

"Whatever the fuck you're selling I dont want any.." He muttered but stopped seeing Rachel standing there. He instantly frowning and shaking his head at her.
"I've got shit to do so why don't you fucking long along.."

"Listen here you stubborn ass.. " She stepped in and shut the door so they'd have privacy.
"Why do you think I did that? I said I wanted to kiss you, I wouldn't file some harassment against you, we kissed outside work anyways. " She threw her hands around in a flurry as she spoke. Clearly upset about the way he'd spoken to her.
He just narrowed his eyes for a moment before sighing, leaning back in his chair and pinching the bridge of his nose.

"Shit I'm fucking stupid. Of course you..we.. Dammit.." He groaned rubbing his hands over his face.
"I'm just fucking...me." He chuckled dryly before looking at her.
She just smiled lightly, walking over and sitting on the edge of his desk.

"If that's your way of apologizing to me, then I accept. " She laughed softly at him, titling her head to the side.
His lips slowly curled up into a wide smirk. Glancing at the closed door before looking back to her.

"Wanna fucking make out? " He grinned knowing this would be even more spontaneous and risky.
Her eyes widened but her reddening cheeks answered his question.
Quickly standing up he moved to stand in front of her, putting his hands on her hips as he leaned in. Pressing his lips to hers firmly, she willingly giving in as he felt her fingers curling in his hair. A low groan emitting deep from his throat as he bit down on her bottom lip, giving it a tug. Unable to fight the feeling of arousal building within his crotch. He ran a hand down her leg, causing her to shudder and groan. But she broke the kiss at that. Looking up at him with those gorgeous hazel eyes.

"We...We should...Stop." She uttered softly, knowing the way he was going, he'd have her naked on his desk.
He sighed heavily knowing this wouldn't be the place. Hell they'd probably get fired for it. It was worth the risk to him, but for her, he knew she wouldn't.

"Fine.. " He grumbled, but smirked.
"Maybe we can continue later. "
Winking at her before taking a step back and sitting in his chair. Acting as if nothing had happened. Trying to ignore the fact that he wanted to kiss her all day long. He was addicted and wanted more.