How can I not love you? (Student/Teacher)

Eleven

He drove his car up to his house and he stepped out. When he saw me he waved but didn't come over to me. It's not that I want him to, I mean he is my teacher after all. But he's also my neighbor, so that's not wrong right?

I unlocked the door and walked inside, straight to the shower and than to bed. I was tired and maybe a bit drunk, so sleeping was the best solution for now.

-

It was fifth period and I had history, which meant, seeing Daniel again. I don't know why but I was quite nervous for some reason. I felt something for him and after we kissed I knew he did too, but it can't happen. "What's up with you? You've been turned in yourself all day." Rylee speaks up.

"Oh nothing I don't feel well that's all."

"I bet I can make you feel better." Brandon jumped into our conversation giving me a hug from behind. I laughed at him "I bet you can't."

"Wanna try?" He smirked at me.

"With you? Nah."

Daniel walked into class and looked straight at me smiling. He looked so good, his hair was a bit messy and he had a white blouse with his sleeves rolled up. His blouse was tucked into blue pants with a brown belt. God he's so damn handsome.

"So today I want to talk about world war two, grab your books and open them on page 47."

I sighed "Every year we get this at history, I'm so done with it." I whisperd in Brandon's ear. "I totally agree, it's like a disease that keeps coming back." I chuckled

"Care to share it with the class miss Wester and mr Aaron?"

"Well I was just saying how done I am with this subject. We get it every year and it's always the same." I said looking at him raising an eyebrow.

"Is that so miss Wester? Well I suppose you don't have to follow this class then." He smirked

I stuttered not knowing what to say. I can't just walk out of class that's weird.

"Looking at your reaction I guess you'll stay? Now keep your mouth shut."

Full disbelief I looked at him and he smirked at me. Damn he's so hot. It's so wrong but I can't keep my eyes of him, wondering what those hands can do. No! I can't keep thinking like this, it's not okay.

-

"Hi Suzanne, haven't seen you since the party. Did you like it?" I asked her when we walked up to our spot outside for lunch.

"Well I'm not really into party's but it was really nice!"

I smiled at her and turned to Thalia who seemed a bit down. "What's wrong?" I whispered, not sure if anyone was allowed to hear. She looked at me and I saw her eyes filling with tears. I wrapped my arm around her and stroke her back. "You wanna go to a quiet place and talk?" She nodded and we walked to a bench behind the schoolbuilding. I was not sure if she'd tell me anything but I was glad she trusted me, we didn't know each other for that long.

We sat down on the bench and she started talking. "It's Wesley, he saw me kiss another guy. Please don't hate me."

"Oh Thalia, I can't hate you but I have to ask, why did you do it?"

"Please don't tell anyone about this." I nodded. "My brother is addicted to drugs, but he didn't pay his debt to the dealer. So the only way to give him some more time was if I'd kiss his dealer as he has a huge crush on me, so I did it. I would do anything for my brother you know? But Wesley found out." She was crying even harder by now and the only thing I could do was give her a tight hug. Not knowing how it feels to have a brother, I didn't know what I'd do in this situation.

"I think you should tell him, maybe he'll understand. It's not getting any better if you guys don't talk about it."

She nodded and gave me a hug. The bell rang and Thalia stood up wiping her tears away. "Thank you, you're a good friend."

"Call me okay?" She nodded and walked away.

I had a free period and decided to stay at the bench here, it was quiet here and I liked it. I grabbed a novel and started reading.

After about 20 minutes I felt someone sit next to me, I looked up and saw Dr. Hale. "It's nice out here isn't it?"

"Yeah it sure is, it reminds me of home."

"Do you still miss it as much as in te beginning?"

"Yeah, I don't think I'll ever get over it." I sighed "It did get better though, I've made friends, it feels a bit more like home now."

"That's a good thing." He chuckled.
"I don't want to be rude or make you feel uncomfortable but I noticed that your parents haven't been home in a while."

"Uh yeah, my mom comes home when I'm asleep and goes before I'm awake. We talk through text though, and about my dad I have no clue where he's hanging around, or well flying."

He laughed. "That's the worst joke I've heard, ever." I tried to look offended at him but as soon as I looked into his eyes I bursted out in laughter. Those damn eyes.

"You're really beautiful when you laugh Josephine." He scoops over to sit closer to me. I noticed him trying to take my hand but I moved it. I couldn't do this, not with a teacher, not after Orlando. Even though it is what I crave so much, I can't go back to that person. Besides if anyone saw us here it is just too risky. "Anyway I was wondering if you wanted to come over for dinner tonight. I'm cooking lasagne."

"Yes I'd like that. I hate making my own food, plus lasagne is my favourite." How did I change this quick from not wanting him to touch me to going over to his house for dinner, I don't know what's wrong with me either. I'll just see him as my neighbor, having dinner with a neighbor is not bad right?