Just A Step Away

Chapter 10

Katherine's POV:

"I'm going to assign an assignment to you all today and that assignment would be in pair." Professor Diego, our mass communication teacher said.

We all groan when we got that news but I thought it'll be fun. However, it depended on the partner too. I hoped to get a decent partner.

"Okay so first of all, there is this bowl on the table which has names of this class student. All you guys have to do is come over here and pick one chit and whatever name comes in that chit which you took from the bowl, will be your partner for the assignment. Second, under the name of your partner, your assignment is also given." Professor Diego explained and then one by one student went and picked one chit to know their partner's name and their given assignment.

As my turn came, I stood up and walked towards the table. I picked one paper and went to my seat.

After praying for my good luck I opened the chit and squeaked in delight. Thank God I don't have to deal with any random student because I got a partner named Adam. Yes you're right, Adam as in Adam Moore Wilson.

"I guess nature wants us to be together too." Adam came over my seat and sat beside me. I roll my eyes on his comment.

"You never leave a chance to flirt." I nudged him on his elbow.

"I don't want to leave any chance princess." he winked at me.

"Have you read our given assignment?" he asked.

"Oh I totally forgot. I just got too excited just by knowing that you're my partner." I don't want to boost up his hopes but unintentionally my statement came to desperate.

"I'm glad you get excited by having me on your side." he put his arm on my shoulder and said.

"Shut up." I said while reading our assignment.

'You have to collect donation by organizing any function and then donate the amount to any orphan age. You have to make a short film on them and along with that, you have to prepare a written assignment about your experience and their behavior. You have to do this assignment of yours in summer break.'

"I know its bit weird." Adam admitted.

"There is nothing weird in this Adam. I mean I'm glad that I'm getting a chance to help someone." I frowned on his disinterest.

"I think it's going to be fun." Adam said with a frown.

"Any problem Katherine?" Professor asked out of the blue.

"No-no sir." he nodded and again got busy in students complains about their partners or assignment topic.

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"Mom I'm home." I said it loud and popped on the couch.

"Darling I'm going for the grocery shopping. Keep your eyes open because I'm little bit suspicious that Walter is planning something again." mom said and left.

I went to my room to change cloths before heading to Aunt Marie. I needed to talk to her. She was my only hope and I was confident that she'll help me in understanding Darwin. I couldn't ignore Darwin's behavior. His every action and word affects me a lot and I needed to find out answers of my many questions.

"Walter I'm going to Aunt Marie. I'll be back soon but please don't do anything wrong or else mom will kill both of us." I pleaded him.

"Don't worry Kathie. I will do nothing. Promise." he gave me his toothy grin but I hardly trust him. Anyway, meeting Aunt Marie is more important.

After knocking three or four times the door flew open. And there the reason of my sleepless nights was standing in all his glory. My eyes went on his hard chest and then his packs. Only I know how hard I was trying to not just jump on him and claim him there and there. I lick my lips in nervousness because I was seeing him without his shirt for the first time. But then I quickly averted my eyes and looked at his eyes. He was panting heavily and his hair was all here and there. What was he doing?