The Definition of Pain
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  • Parts 6
  • Time 29m
  • Reads 412
  • Votes 34
  • Parts 6
  • Time 29m
Ongoing, First published Jan 24, 2018
My heart stopped when I saw him. I couldn't stop staring at him and so couldn't the other girls in my class. Palms sweaty I avert my eyes to the window and hear my name called out. 

"Mr Scott can you please sit next to Avril Smith." I could hear the rapid beating of my heart and a shiver running down my spine as I sit awkwardly in my chair.

He smiled at me whilst taking his seat mere inches away. I could smell his cologne and felt dizzy with the intoxicating scent. I could have reached out and touched his hand, although that would have been a bit strange. 

I look across the other room and see the burning eyes of all the girls and boys staring at us...my cheeks reddened.

Who is he?
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