You Belong With Me

(III)

For years, Lenesha Villanueva has been chasing after one woman-her best friend's older sister, and now, her professor.

Professor Jeremiah Maureen Montero.

Cold. Strict. Always frowning. The kind of woman who could silence an entire room with just one look. She's never been the type to smile, let alone entertain someone like Lenesha-loud, persistent, and hopelessly in love with her.

Everyone says it's a lost cause. That Jeremiah doesn't feel anything.

But then there are those moments.

A lingering stare. A softened voice. A hand brushing a little too slowly against Lenesha's. Enough to keep her hoping, hurting, and holding on.

Because Jeremiah may push her away nine times out of ten...

But on that one rare moment, she pulls her back in-without warning, without promise.

Lenesha should've stopped a long time ago. But how do you stop chasing someone who sometimes looks at you like they might feel it too?