A Dangerous Life [Teacher/Student]

Cold Feet

“You have to stand behind this blue line and throw the ball at the red circle to make this guy fall into the water.” I said placing her behind the line. She was squirming around as I moved her, because she was so excited.

“Hey sexy!” the boy in the tank whistled at her. “Why don’t you come over here and I can make you wet instead.” He taunted as he winked at her. She scrunched her nose up in disgust and threw the plastic ball towards the circle. She missed by a mere inch. She groaned and scowled at the circled, I had to hold back a laugh. It was a shame; she was so close. “Aw it’s okay sweet cheeks. Girls weren’t made to throw balls anyway, they were made to fondle them.” He laughed, and it made me want to throw the damn ball for her when she missed again. “OOO its okay kid. Come find me after my shift is over and I’ll show you how to handle some balls the right way!”

“Fuck you dip-shit!” she glared at him.

“When and where baby. I get off at 3:00, I’d do you real good.” she growled and quickly picked up the last ball. I grabbed her arm before she could throw it.

“Whoa. Hold on.” I laughed. “You’re wrist keeps flicking to the right.” I said stepping behind her. I moved her shoulders to face the circle, and I could feel her tense up. I pulled her arm back and pointed her in the right direction. My chest brushed against her back and I could feel her shiver and pull away slightly. I frowned taking a step back, and took my hands off her. She turned around and gave me a confused look. “Go on, try it now.” she turned back towards the tank and glared at the kid as he gave her a taunting smirk.

“Bet you one-” the kid fell into the water before he could even finish his sentence and Riley leaned her head back as she laughed at him. She turned around and smiled at me. I gave her a high five and put my arm around her shoulder again as we walked through the carnival.

“So, are you’re parents back yet?” I asked just trying to make conversation. I could feel her tense up beside me.

“No…their trip got extended.” I nodded and didn’t say anymore about it. I knew she was lying to me about her foster parents being away. Either she didn’t want me meeting them or for some reason they weren’t there. Either way she wasn’t telling me the truth, but I wasn’t bothered by it. She had a reason, and she’ll tell me the truth when she’s good and ready. “Your sister seems…”

“Yeah I know. She has a problem and we’re working on it.” She chuckled and I laughed with her. “I’m sorry if she made you feel uncomfortable.”

“No, it’s okay.” She smiled at me; I loved her smile.

“So what do you want to do next?” she looked around with a pensive looked and then her face lit up when she finally came to a decision.

“Lets ride ALL the rollercoaster’s!” she cheered. I laughed and dragged her off towards the closest one. Five rollercoaster’s, two rides on the merry-go-ride, one walk through the hall of mirrors, half a maze, four game booths, one trip to the arcade, and one more rollercoaster ride later, it was well past 3:00. Who ever she was waiting for had yet to show, and damn did I needed to take a piss!

“I’ll be right back.” I said as we walked off the last ride. She laughed and nodded as she took a seat on a bench. I walked into the restroom and did what I needed to do as quickly as possible. This place was disgusting. I washed my hands and walked out of the restroom, I pass by a concession stand and thought of Riley. I smiled and walked up to the booth. “Two vanilla waffle cones please.” The girl behind the stand gave me a flirty smile as I gave her the money. I leaned up against the counter and looked over to the bench I had left Riley. I was surprised to see her talking to some guy. I wonder if he was the kid that she was waiting for.