What Isnt Expected

Seven: Second Day of School

I close my gym locker and sit on the bench. Ruby slides on it beside me and nudges my shoulder. I roll my eyes and use my fingers as a brush to wrap my hair in a ponytail. The brunette 's body heat becomes a problem when she leans into my personal space.

"So...how was it?" She whispers. I shrug and finish up with my hair. My hands fall down to my lap, smacking my thighs.

"Rough. She was angry." I inform. Ruby makes a seething noise and sits back straight.

"Yikes. What happened?" She asks and brings up her leg to tie her shoe.

"Apparently it's my fault that guys stare at my ass. Ruby I'm telling you I had to up two sizes in my underwear and she's making me wear skirts. But still...it's my fault." Ruby chuckles and stands.

"She's just a little jealous. Hopefully you aren't too sore to participate in gym."she teases. I shake my head and stand up as well.

"I think I'm at that last stage you were telling me about." I cock my head in thought, but I shrug after.

"Well that was fast!" She laughs and follows me out of the locker room.

The second day of school consists of work. I wish we didn't have to do anything for the whole week really, but no. They want to start the learning curriculum asap.

"Hey guys." Mulan gives us a warm smile and makes herself comfortable between Ruby and I. Ruby shyly waves and I give her a smirk.

"You two should just kiss." I joke. Mulan chuckles and leans back on the bleacher behind us.

"I don't date Juniors." She deadpans. "But I do have my eye on one prize."

Ruby and I follow Mulan's gaze to across the gym. There Aurora stands, chatting away with her boyfriend, Philip. They seem so happy together, but Mulan clearly has other plans.

"Yea Right Mu." Ruby chuckles. "Those two are inseparable."

"That's not what she said." Mulan sing songs. My jaw drops. Ruby realizes what Mulan is implying and looks to me in shock. We look back to Aurora, who is taking quick glances our way. My gaze falls back down to Mulan. The grin on her face is so confident.

"There's no way you hit that." I challenge. Mulan smiles at my challenge and stands.

"Watch this." I pay close attention.

Mulan walks past Aurora and Philip, making her way to the bathroom. Aurora's gaze follows her for a quick moment. She waits a little after Mulan disappears, cuts the conversation short, and goes to the bathroom as well.

"Wow." Ruby whistles.

"I had no idea that everybody is so scandalous."

"You're one to talk." Ruby jokes. She laughs even harder when I shove her arm away. I can't stand her but she's right.

I began to think about Regina while we wait for class to start. I can hear Ruby talking beside me, but my mind is to stuck in my fantasies for me to comprehend. Eventually she realizes and gives up her efforts.

The coach sounds her whistle. We all spring up to our feet. We stand in a single filed line on the sideline, awaiting her instructions. Today was just an exercise day which is boring... even that activity isn't enough to keep me in focus.

My skin soon tingles and feels icky. That ache in my core causes it to throb. I try to fight my mind to focus but I can't stop thinking about Regina. Those eyes staring me down; her plump lips all over my body. I crave her attention and presence. It's both physical and mental. Even more so, painful.