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Chapter 9

Kristine's POV

Something changed. I am not sure what but something has defiantly changed.

You know that sinking feeling you get when you are a kid and you are having great fun at some party but suddenly you realize that this time is going to end soon, the joy you are feeling only being with your friends is going to end soon and after that you have to go back to your boring life which consists of homework, school and bullies.

That's how I felt last night. When I was in his arms I felt secured, unharmed, peaceful, happy but when he removed his arms from around me the sinking feeling came back.

We were quite on the whole way back to our homes. When he parked at my house we just sat there in his truck for a few good minutes. Not sure what to say or how to react.

This was new to me, to us. Being best friends was easy, natural even. But knowing that your very best friend loved you without dropping any hint before is new. And we are still trying to adjust, to make it work.

I broke the silence.

"Umm I had a great time Max. Thanks a lot."

I really did have fun there is no lying about that.

He smiled in the dark but I caught it.

"I had a great time too Kristy. And I will like to do it again." He breathed out.

His eyes were warm and he had hope in those brown orbs.

"Sure. I would like that too." It was out of my mouth before I can process anything.

He came to open my door and we both silently walked up to my front porch.

What now? Is he going to kiss me? The last time I kissed him was out of anger, jealousy and hurt. But after I agreed to Max to give our relationship a chance I do want to kiss him sometime, but not now. I still need some time to process all this.

I was fidgeting with my hands when his hands covered mine and he brought my hands close to his heart. His heart was thumping all wild and crazy like he had run a marathon.

"See what you do to me. I don't want to rush things with you Kristy neither I am going to force you into something you are not ready for now. Take your time. I have waited a hell lot of time for you and a few more weeks or months won't hurt."

With that being said he kissed my forehead and left me standing there looking at his retreating figure, as he took his car out of the parking and made way to his garage. I was still watching him when he disappeared into his house.

My heart raced from his words.

I was slammed with hundred different emotions. He stirs something inside me that scares the hell out of me and I am not ready to acknowledge that now.

"Ummm, teacher are you okay? You are staring into that space for like 10 minutes now." I snapped out of my thoughts and moved my gaze to the 10 year old adorable kid with round, chubby cheeks with a hint of pink on them.

I was so lost in my thoughts that I didn't realize that I was not supposed to bring my personal life into my work life. I was currently in the middle of my class when I dozed off.

"I am perfectly fine, thank you. How about you take your seat and show me what you have done?" I asked her while caressing her cheek.

I took in the majority of young kids drawing around, playing and teasing each other. The board which was hung on the side wall was full of the work done by children here. I sighed happily, it feels too good to be true.