After an hour, we were already sitting in the dining room eating breakfast.
The breakfast room hummed with anticipation as we devoured our morning meal. Outside, a blanket of pristine snow glistened under the winter sun, promising a day of unforgettable skiing adventures.
BM, ever the eager soul, couldn't contain his excitement.
"What are the plans for today?" he practically shouted across the table, his eyes sparkling with anticipation.
Miss Jiu, smiled enigmatically. "What would you like them to be?" she countered, her voice laced with amusement.
A chorus of voices erupted, each student vying for the chance to have their ideal day materialize. "Everything! And right away!" he declared, capturing the collective spirit of the group.
And as if orchestrated by a mischievous fairy, everything we wished for unfolded before us. Gear donned, skis strapped tight, we descended upon the snow-covered slope, a vibrant army of skiers ready to conquer the mountain.
The boys, fueled by testosterone and bravado, led the charge. Their initial wobbles and spills quickly gave way to smooth glides and confident turns, painting the canvas of white with their joyous movements.
Following their wake, the girls descended, their laughter echoing through the crisp air. Among them, Gahyeon, my mischievous friend, skidded to a stop beside me.
"So," she grinned, her eyes twinkling with playful curiosity, "how was your night?"
I chuckled, a blush creeping up my neck.
"Not bad, actually," I admitted, leaving room for interpretation.
Her mischievous grin widened. "And just who was it," she teased, poking me playfully with her ski pole, "that interrupted your little rendezvous?"
I swatted her hand playfully. "Keep your voice down," I hissed, glancing nervously around. "And besides, who's to say anything even happened?"
"Almost?" she raised an eyebrow, her grin growing even wider. "Are you sure it wasn't us, by chance, who barged in on your private moment?"
I rolled my eyes, a smile tugging at the corners of my lips. "You're impossible," I declared, shoving her playfully.
As Gahyeon tumbled into a soft pile of snow, another figure approached, her graceful movements gliding effortlessly across the slope. It was Miss Jiu, her eyes sparkling with a playful challenge.
"Do you ski too?" Looking her up and down, I again appreciated her body.
"Yes..." she said shyly.
"I would like to see, maybe a race? It's safe here."
"And aren't you afraid to lose?" she said playfully.
"We'll see who loses. What are we playing for?" I asked, putting on my glasses.
"On the fulfillment of a wish."
"Deal! On your mark, get set, go!"
***
Yoohyeon, does it hurt?"The teacher, laughing, approached me.
"Hey, confess, where did you learn to ski so gracefully?" I asked, lying sprawled out in the snow with a tired voice.
"I warned you, there was no need to argue! Come on, get up, you'll freeze! " she extended her hand to help me up.
Getting up, I looked around, and, seeing that we were alone, I hugged her.
"I just gave in to you miss."
"Oh, gave in? Then maybe we should check again who's better?" She said, removing my hand.
Pouting like a child, I adjusted my displaced hat, and we walked towards the other kids.
"I'm all covered in snow and really want hot tea," I said, taking off my skis.
"We're with you!" Dami and Gahyeon said in unison.
"And you, miss, will you join us?
"I don't mind," she replied with a smile.
"Great!"
After handing in our skis, we headed to the café. Choosing a table by the window, we delved into the menu, asking each other about our preferences.
"You're a pro, miss Jiu!" Gahyeon said, chewing.
"Thank you, you did pretty well for the first time too."
Remembering Gahyeon's descent, we all burst into laughter. The café definitely had a welcoming atmosphere. Cozy surroundings, a calm interior, and, most importantly, it was warm. We spent quite a while there, looking out the window, and the sparkling stars were already greeting me.
"Isn't it time for us to go home?" I asked with a smile.
"I completely agree with you! Ours have long since left, probably playing cards again," Gahyeon replied.
I'll visit you tomorrow, I promise. This skiing race has definitely tired me out.
"Tomorrow, I'll definitely beat you at bowling!" I declared, lounging on the couch.
"I hate to disappoint you; my friend taught me how to play bowling perfectly," the teacher said, laughing, as she sat down next to me.
"Well, we'll see..." My gaze slid across her chest and lingered on the neckline of her robe. "How do you feel about an evening session?"
"Absolutely positively," she whispered, looking into my eyes.
Of course, I would prefer to continue the morning session right now, but I restrained myself.
"Excellent! Let's see what movies they have here." Getting up from the couch, I opened the shelf under the TV, revealing a vast collection of various films. Smiling, I browsed through them.
"What? Why are you smiling?" she approached me.
"Apparently, this cottage is rented out to either spouses or lovers. Here are films about pure romance. Just what we need!" Selecting a disc, I turned on the Tv.
"The Notebook? My favorite movie! You guessed it!" she clapped her hands like a child, comfortably settling on the couch. I sat down on the floor next to her.
"I can read your thoughts, and, in general, our tastes coincide."
Watching this movie was accompanied by endless comments and laughter. Miss Jiu gently stroked my back, and with each touch, I became more and more engrossed, distracted from the plot.
"How can you argue with a living person like that... I would never forgive such a thing..." Her voice sounded.
Thoughts about Siyeon and me instantly flashed in my mind.
"She won't find out anyway... And, in general, this is no longer a game."
"Yoohyeon?"
But I didn't hear the teacher; I was completely immersed in my thoughts and hated myself even more.
"Yoohyeon?" she repeated, pausing the movie.
"I'm sorry, what?" I turned around.
"Nothing. Is everything okay? You seem lost," she looked at me with concern.
"Everything is fine. Don't worry," I said, looking sadly at her, taking her hand and gently stroking it.
"Did you forget our agreement?"
"What agreement?"
"I provide the desire, and you fulfill it," she said, somewhat embarrassed.
"Well, let's hear your desire..."
Silence enveloped us, and only her heavy breathing was distinctly felt, closer and closer...
Getting up off the floor, I took her hand and led her to the bedroom.
"I don't know what I'm doing, but I really want to," she whispered, kissing my face.
Having put her on the bed, I lay down next to her and passionately fell into her lips. She moaned loudly and pulled away from my lips.
"What you said this morning... Is it true? That you love..."
"It's true..."
I dug into my teacher's lips again, giving her a slow, lingering kiss. Dropping my hand to her thigh, I felt a sharp wave accompanied by a loud moan. Looking into her eyes, I realized she wasn't ready and, hugging her tightly, I rested my head on her chest.
"I'm sorry, I can't..."
"I understand, you have someone.
A deep sigh escaped the teacher's chest.
"We are connected only by a long relationship.".
"Then what's the matter?" Kissing her shoulder, I asked.
"How can't you understand, you're a student, I'm a teacher, and I'm much older than you. But I..."
"So, you're embarrassed about it? Then why did you allow this in the first place..." With a breaking voice, I asked.
"Why are you raising your voice at me again!"
"Am I raising my voice?" Standing up abruptly, I grabbed a pillow and, slamming the door, headed to the living room.
Sitting in the armchair, I lit a fire in the fireplace. Watching the dancing sparks, I realized that I was behaving like a child.
She's in a relationship, and who am I to ask for more from her...
"Don't rush me," Familiar hands wrapped around my neck.
We sat by the fireplace in complete silence, afraid to say a word to each other. Only our gazes communicated with passionate, burning fire.
"Let's go to the bedroom, it's already late..."
Nodding approvingly, I followed the woman. Embracing her, I sighed with relief.
The crackling fire in the fireplace cast flickering shadows across the room as we entered the bedroom. The air was thick with unspoken emotions, and the tension between us seemed to hang in the room like a delicate thread.
Miss Jiu turned to face me, her expression a mix of desire and uncertainty. In the dim light, I could see the vulnerability in her eyes, contrasting with the authoritative figure she presented in the classroom.
Without uttering a word, she gently pulled me closer, and our lips met in a passionate kiss. After that she stopped and just hugged me. This night had definitely become long for us.
***
"She's so gentle, shy, angelically beautiful... " I said, closing my eyes.
"Yoohyeon, you've lost again!" Gahyeon solemnly revealed her last card. The ace of hearts displayed all its power, and my queen of spades, bowing gracefully, retreated from the battlefield.
"That's it! I've had enough; luck is definitely not on my side today. I mean in the game; everything else is going quite well..." I dreamily closed my eyes again.
Dami and Gahyeon smiled at me, listening to my recount of the previous night. I was joyous to immerse myself in those memories again, to feel her touch on me, her breath becoming familiar, and her eyes irresistibly drawing me in... A smile never left my face, and her image was already vividly painted and standing before me.
"It's like a fairy tale; see how everything turned out! No one could have thought that this would happen. The game, love... No, it's definitely a fairy tale!" Gahyeon dreamily looked out the window." Oh, by the way, where is she?"
"When I was leaving, she was talking to her man. I didn't want to interfere and stress myself out, so I decided to leave. Are the others still at the bowling alley?"
"Since it's early morning! I'll bring more tea," Dami said, taking the mugs and heading to the kitchen.
Sitting on the edge of the couch, I flipped through a magazine that, judging by its cover, contained culinary recipes. There was a knock on the door. Dami returned to the room with clinking cups.
"I'll get it," Gahyeon said.
"Taking the cup, I began to sip tea slowly, in small sips."
"Hello, everyone!" Miss Jiu cheerfully said and sat opposite me.
Her unexpected appearance clearly had a negative effect on me. Choking on my tea, I coughed.
"Be careful," the woman replied with a smile." And where is everyone?" She asked the girls.
"Can you believe it, they've been at the bowling alley since the morning. Haven't you been there?" Gahyeon asked.
"No, I woke up late... I came to remind you that we are leaving tomorrow after lunch, so don't oversleep."
"Don't worry about us!"
"And pass it on to the others, especially BM," she smiled, stood up, and headed towards the exit.
I sat there like a statue, holding the cup of tea as if it were a weapon.
"Wait!"Coming to my senses, I jumped up from the couch and ran after her, "Bye, girls!"
Catching up with the teacher, I asked:
"How was the conversation? With your man... " I added.
"He says he misses me. He already brought a Christmas tree from the forest, decorated it. He's waiting for me," She said, smiling.
"He's just perfect; every time I ask about him, I get only positive answers. Why don't you love him then?"
Stopping abruptly, she looked at me with a piercing gaze.
"Why are you bringing this up again? Are you trying to hurt me?"
"What's wrong? I just asked."
"I asked you not to bring it up, and you're starting again. Don't follow me!" She walked briskly into the room.
"Shit!" I cursed and followed her. Miss Jiu threw her bag on the sofa and, pretending not to notice me, headed for the bathroom. I followed her in and locked the door. Leaning against the door, I brazenly watched her hands busily undoing the buttons of her cardigan.
"Get out, please," she said, "I told you not to follow me!"
"And I can't not follow."
"First, learn to keep your temper in check," she said more calmly, resting her hands on the sink. Her cardigan was completely open, and her white silk top was reflected in the mirror. Slowly, I walked over to her. Standing behind her, I timidly put my arms around her waist, inhaling the stupefying scent emanating from her neck. Taking a deep breath, her fingers gripped the edge of the sink tighter, her body tense but completely surrendered to me.
"I'm sorry; I'm just so jealous of you. I know it's silly."
"Why silly?" Her voice trembled; the teacher turned to me. "Why?" she repeated.
"But he's yours."
"Yoohyeon, you said yourself that I didn't love him. Then there's no reason for you to be jealous," She ran her trembling fingers over my lips, and again the notes of madness played in me. The teacher wrapped her arms around my neck, our bodies merged, I felt every cell of her, everything was under my control. Not wanting to hold back any longer, I passionately sank into my woman's lips. We didn't let go of each other for a moment. While we were kissing I lost all sense of time. Nothing existed for me, only this woman and her velvet kisses.
***
"We're leaving tomorrow... New Year, holidays. I will miss you."
My head rested on her chest. She stroked my hair and kissed the top of my head.
"I will miss you too," she whispered.
Taking a deep breath, I closed my eyes and fell asleep. I didn't want to think about not seeing her for more than two weeks. What two weeks? I couldn't imagine even minutes without her. Warm, gentle hands held me even tighter. Dissolving in her warmth, in her embrace, I forgot about everything and surrendered to sleep.
The cold sheet greeted the caress of my hand. Opening my eyes, I sat up in bed and looked around the room. Silence. The fire crackled in the fireplace, a vase with artificial flowers stood on the coffee table, everything as usual, but why so quiet.
"Good morning."
Miss Jiu got up from the chair and approached the bed.
Sitting on the bed, the teacher handed me my clothes. Grabbing her hand, I pulled her towards me.
"I can't... I need my dose... of your kiss."
Smiling, she slowly touched my lips. A soft moan escaped my lips.
"Enough fooling around..." Laughing, the teacher pulled the blanket off me and, with a sly look, began to stroll around my body. Nervously swallowing, I observed her reaction. Finally, regaining composure, she shifted her gaze to me and shyly smiled.
"Come down for breakfast," she quickly uttered, then left the room and headed to the dining room.
"This is impossible!" Leaning back on the bed, I immersed myself in a brief nap.
***
"Why didn't you join us in the sauna yesterday?"Gahyeon asked, handing me a glass of juice.
"I've had enough of saunas and relationships. Thanks."
"What happened? Finally!" Dami jumped with joy.
"What are you all waiting for?" I asked, laughing.
"For the grown-up, bed process. Gahyeon you owe me chocolate! I won!" Dami reached out for her prize.
"Too bad... But nothing happened," I said, weakly smiling.
Now it was Gahyeon celebrating and boasting about her superiority.
"Alright, faster!" Miss Jiu stood by the bus, urging the students.
Finally, the entire bus was filled, and the teacher began counting.
"Looks like everyone is here... So, did you enjoy the vacation?"
"Enjoyed it! I just wish I could stay for another day or two!" someone said, stretching out on his seat.
"You'll relax at home with your family. You still have two weeks of vacation,"she nodded to the driver, and we set off.
We arrived again in the evening. After bidding farewell, the students scattered in different directions.
"Everyone, go home!" the teacher shouted.
"Well, are we going?" Dami asked, approaching me.
"Yes, just wait a moment..."
Miss Jiu stood at the school porch, talking to the driver.
"Come for the money tomorrow morning; they'll be waiting for you. Goodbye," she said, bidding farewell, then turned sharply, and we collided awkwardly.
"Sorry..." I said softly, "I came to say goodbye."
"Call me..."
"I promise. To walk you home?"
"No, he is already on his way."
Sighing sadly, I lightly kissed the teacher on the cheek. Smiling, she kissed me in return. The familiar headlights blinded us. The black Audi pulled up right in front of us, and my faithful foe was already standing opposite me, hugging the one who had recently belonged only to me. Sensing that I was boiling with anger, she quickly led her spouse to the car. Dami approached me.
"They've left."
"Yes, let's go..."
Smiling, I took her hand, and we slowly walked home, looking at the sky and forming constellations from thousands of stars.
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"Are you worried?" I asked quietly.
"You know..."
Again silence. I closed my eyes and timidly said:
"I miss you so much..."
"I miss you too... What are you doing tonight?" She quickly asked.
"Nothing important, why?"
"Will you come to my place?"