Don't Catch Me

MS. CARRIE'S POINT OF VIEW

He may think I didn't see anything he did to her, but I saw. His hand on her thigh, running up to her waist, and how close he was to her. The way he looked at her, he never looks at me like that. Was I considered inadequate because I was older or something? No, it can't be that. But what about my...? No. It can't be. No one knows about that. My body doesn't even show it. I mean come on. He wants me more. I'm wearing a pretty high cut skirt that hugs my body. My boobs are practically popping out of my two sizes too small shirt, and he doesn't even look at me like that. Time for my signature scowl.

"Jack, I know all you want to do is party, but right now, you must pay attention." I tried to sound as intimidating as possible.

"Okay, Ms. Carrie. I'll pay attention because partying isn't the only thing I want to do," he made a kissy face at me.

Contain yourself, Jude. Act like you're not impressed because you're not, I thought. I was pracically yelling this to myself. I thought it would slip out my ears for everyone to hear. Thank goodness it didn't.

"See me after class. Mr. Davis."

"Please, it's Jack."

Everyone started laughing, and I was getting nervous. What if these kids knew? No, I am just being paranoid.

Jack was being very snarky today. Last night I told him not be like that, to at least give me some respect. I was falling so hard for this boy, but I couldn't help but think he didn't really feel the same way. I'm pretty sure he is just using me as a toy, something to play with when he was bored. I had to tell him how I felt about him, and make sure he felt the same way. I am not about to lose my job for this.

I couldn't stop thinking about what had just happened. Gosh. I had to get my head in the game. I turn around and there she is with her head down, and there he is giving her the look again. This time, though, he has a longing expression on his face, like he really likes her, like he just wants to hold her right now. I fight back tears. I was really letting this get to me. Tonight I have to talk to him, no doubt about that.

It takes forever for the bell to ring, but when it does, all the students run out into the hallway except two: Jack and Airabella. She ruins everything.

"Jack, why would you do something like that to me? After everything I have done for you, and everything I risked! I could get fired for what's going on between us, but you don't seem to care at all!" I say miserably.

"Jude, I'm sorry. You know how I can be. Sometimes I get eager when I know that something great is coming up."

Then he kisses me. It feels great. I feel high off of his kiss. He pushes his lips harder on mine. My adrenaline is pumping for two reasons: we could either get caught by someone walking in the classroom, or Airabella could wake up and see this. Jack's hand moves from his side, to my hip, higher near my breast (I get goose bumps from this), and then to my face. He held it there, and I knew I was getting too deep. If I didn't stop this now, someone else would.

"Okay, enough. Second period is about to start. Want a pass?" I said with a professional tone of voice.

Jack seemed truely dissappointed.

"Sure, and...umm..think maybe I could meet you back in here in the middle of class. Just call up Mr. Wocker, tell him you need me to help you with something, and I give you a preview of what's to come."

"Don't push it. Now go. I need to wake up Airabella."

"Bye, baby."

I give him an innocent smile at once. I am walking towards Airabella, bad intentions in mind. If she heard anything and tells people, it will be the last thing she will ever say. When I reach her, I put on my most saint-like smile and the voice that completes it.

"Airabella, class is over." I say soothingly.

"What? Oh, sorry." she stifles a yawn, and stretches a little bit.

She is just at the door when I say, "Please don't fall sleep in my class again. It's disrespectful."

"Sorry." said Airabella.

She will see my wrath.