Extra Credit

Hard to Get

That night I got in my shower still feeling confused about the kiss. My fingers rested on my lips as I let the hot water run all over my body. Although it was a quick peck on the lips, it seemed to light my body on fire and keep me thinking about him for hours. After washing off my body I threw on a towel and headed to my bedroom to do my normal routine. I dried off my body, rubbed lotion all over my skin, threw on a robe and blow-dried my hair.

Once I was done, I went to my dresser to pull out something to sleep in. The minute I touched the drawer I started wondering if Mark was having the same thoughts that I was having. I leaned my head against the top of the dresser and released a deep sigh. I wanted to go across that hall and kiss him back, but I knew he was still married and loved his wife…or did he?

I shook my head and opened my drawer before hearing a knock at my door. I smiled and slid my slippers on before quietly making my way to the door. I checked the peephole and saw Mark pacing back and forth in front of my door. I could tell he had just gotten out of the shower. He was shirtless but had on grey sweatpants. His hair looked freshly dried and he wasn't wearing any shoes or socks. I chuckled and slowly opened my door, stopping him in his tracks.

"Hey," I said.

He looked at me from head to toe before slowly stepping close to me. "Hey."

I glanced up into his eyes with a smile, "Did you want to talk?"

He blinked once and then nodded. I stepped to the side to let him in. After shutting the door and locking it, I turned around to walk with him to the living room but his lips reconnected with mine. I closed my eyes and wrapped my arms around his neck as he pressed my back against the door. I gasped and gently pressed my hands into his chest, breaking the kiss.

"Mark wait, we can't-"I said before he gently grabbed my head and pressed his lips against mine again. I was trying so hard to fight him off, but his tongue found its way inside of my mouth. My body completely melted into him as I gripped the back of his head and pressed him closer to me. I loved the way his tongue danced with mine and how my lips were beginning to swell from the intensity of the kiss. I didn't understand what was happening between us at all. We had already established that we each had separate lives and that nothing could ever happen between us when he was my professor and his boss.

I was pulled from my thoughts when he moved down to my neck and began gently sucking on it. I leaned my head back against the wall and squeezed the back of his head. My body was slowly coming to life telling me that this was only going to get worse. Suddenly he grabbed my waist and picked me up. My legs instantly wrapped around his waist before he carried me through the apartment. We kept kissing fiercely as he held onto me. He walked me through the living room, to the kitchen and finally to my bedroom. I found myself giggling when he sat me down on my bed and slowly climbed on top of me. He leaned down and kissed me softly before staring into my eyes.

"I want you Aria…but I don't understand why." He whispered.

I looked into his eyes and gently ran my hands over his broad chest. "I want you too Mark…but we both know that this can't happen while I'm your student."

He smirked, "It could happen if you would stop resisting me and let it happen."

I laughed, "Mark you're married too…and I thought you wanted it to work with her."

He shook his head and kissed me again, "I'm not certain about her…but I do want you and I want you really bad."

I sighed and pushed him off of me, "Then you'll have to leave her Mark! I refuse to be your mistress until you decide to make up your mind. Besides…how can we be together when there is so much that keeps us apart?"

He sighed, "You've got a good point."

I raked my hand through my hair and got up from the bed. "Look Mark I'll admit it, I like you a lot…and it does bug me that you're with a woman like Tracy…but you'll have to figure things out with her first before you even think about being with me."

He nodded with a sigh, "Alright then…can I at least lay here for the night? I miss having someone to lie with at night."

I folded my arms and gave it a little thought. "Ok fine…but don't you dare try anything."

He laughed, "I may not be able to help it…you're so beautiful."

I couldn't help but smile before turning to my dresser to get my night clothes out. I took them into the bathroom and got dressed, giving myself some time to relax. After I was dressed I headed back into my room and found him under my blankets. I shook my head and hung my robe on the closet door. I had no idea how I was going to be able to lay next to him without wanting to open my legs for him but I had to try.

I turned off my lamp before climbing into my bed with him. I was about to lay facing away from him but he found it funny to tease me. His arm snaked around my waist and gently pulled me against the warmth of his body. I couldn't help tense up, he was so not playing fair. I turned around and laid facing him instead but he only started kissing me. I wrapped my arms around his neck again before he moved me to the middle of the bed and then turned me onto my back. As he was turning me, I felt his penis hit my leg. I gasped and gently hit his chest.

"Where are your pants?" I asked.

He laughed, "Come on Aria, we can't make love if I keep them on."

I shook my head, "You don't give up do you?"

"Not a chance," he said before kissing me deeply. "There's no way I can be in this bed with you without doing something with you."

I laughed and pushed him off of me, "Sure you can…it's called sleep."

He chuckled and watched as I got comfortable facing the door. I knew Mark really wanted me, but he'd have to fight hard to get between these legs.