Abused (Teacher/student)

Chapter 10

I placed my backpack on the floor and sat down on the sofa. I didn't want to look at him so kept my eyes on the floor.

"C-coffee?" I heard him ask, he sounded unhappy. "Do you want something to eat?"

"Im fine thanks..." I said quietly, not removing my eyes off the floor. I felt him sit next to me.

His hands reached out for my face and he gently turned me to look at him. "Rose..."

"So why did you ignore me for a whole month, you obviously didn't care much to explain then so why the fuss now?" I blurted out, my voice still remained soft and quiet. His face fell into a frown and his perfect summer sky eyes stared at me sadly.

"Elizabeth, Ms Potter I mean..." He started, he pushed strands of my hair gently out of my face and tucked them behind my ears. The way he touched me made my heart pound so fast.

"A-anyway she told me I was taking advantage over you and she knew something was up between us.... you're more than a student to me-" He stopped himself and let his hands fall away from me, his eyes went to the floor. "I feel so disgusted with myself. You're 17 and you have alot of burdens of your own. I shouldn't be one of them."

"Caleb I dont understand." It felt like he was trying to tell me something but he couldn't muster the words.

"I should have been there for you..." His frown deepened. "But taking advantage over you! Rose, if I ever hurt you-

"I've been hurt in the past and you are definitely far from hurting me." I reached my hand up to his face and placed it gently on his cheek, I could feel him slightly relax and he let his face fall into it.

"I care about you... More than a teacher should and that's what scared me before. I knew it was bad so I stopped talking to you." He stared deeply into my eyes, I could feel my heart thumping. My feelings for him were becoming more stronger every second I spent with him.

"But to hell with that, I wanna know you are okay, I want to see you smile and laugh... I want to get rid off all your problems." He said, his voice soft.

I felt a smile form on my face. Words could not describe the butterflies in my stomach and how my heart missed a couple beats. "Do you really mean that?" I whispered, almost too quietly for him hear.

"Definitely and I am so sorry for how I treated you." He said again. "I really do care about you Rose."

For some reason, I knew he was telling the truth. My face went bright red and my whole body also felt hot. "I care about you too." My words barely audible but his eyes brightened so he must of heard.

---

We talked for ages again; time passed without us knowing. He stared at me contently as i drank the last of my coffee. I had to force myself not to look down at his grey joggers, why was he so hot... and why was my mind so dirty.

He had gone silent, I could feel a serious question coming. He ran his hands through his hair and looked at me with a concerned look. "What happened Rose? Why weren't you actually in?"

I shrugged and looked away.

"I wish you'd just open up to be..." He whispered, just loud enough for me to hear.

"I'm sorry Caleb." I wanted to tell him so bad, I wanted to let it all out for once... but I couldn't and I could never.

"Please." He beckoned, his hand stroking down my cheek gently. "Please Rose." It sent a rush down my spine.

I shook my head. "I'm okay anyway."

"Don't lie to m-"

We were interrupted by my phone ringing, I picked it up and looked at the caller ID. I felt myself freeze. Dad never calls me.