“Rachel the worst part is over, he’ll be fine about us. He has chucked his little tantrum, all we have to do now is explain how it all happened and he’ll get over it.”
I sighed “I feel like I don’t know who he is anymore. You seem to know him better the I.” I frowned.
He leaned down to kiss me swiftly “Trust me Rachel; it’s going to be fine.”
I scoffed “Trust you? Last time you told me to trust was about meeting your friend ‘Mike’ which I wasn’t too fond on doing and look where that has put us.” I giggled.
He chuckled and wound his arms around my waist “Ahh that’s true. But it will only make us stronger.” He smirked and inched his head down to press his lips against mine again.
“Ok! Let do this.” Michael said clapping twice, making Noah and myself jump apart.
He walked over to the couch and slumped down on it, making himself confortable.
He looked up at the both of us and smirked. “Let me have it then.”
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So it all adds up to this;
I’m a student dating my twenty three year old Arts teacher (We aren’t exactly an official couple) I’m seventeen, soon to be eighteen. So it’s practically illegal that we are together, by both age and law because of him being my teacher and also because I am underage. So if we were ever to be caught, I would be kicked out of school, he would be fired and most likely chucked in Jail, and would never be able to teach again.
Yet we are both willing to give this all up for one another. Love can do some crazy stunts.
Oh and did I mention that his best friend is my brother?!
Crazy huh?-
Wait … did I just mention love before? I mentally slapped myself and scoffed out loud.
“I’m not in love.” I said to myself as gulped down the last of my cereal.
Last night went … not the best at the beginning, but in the end everything was pretty much cleared up. This lifted a huge amount of relief off of my chest.
Noah and I explained everything from beginning to end. Also including the parts about Benson. Which Michael didn’t take so well. My brother always trusted Ben; they even hung out every now and then, before he moved away.
“Oh! How about this one?” Gracey announced pulling a dress of the hanger and holding it up.
I tilted my head to the side, taking in the dress.
“Come on, you need to wear something sexy. At least try it on?” She suggested with a pout.
I sighed and reached my open hand towards her “Give it to me.”
I’m not the one for dresses, I’d prefer to stick with jeans and a nice top... Not a dress. I promised Grace last weekend that I would let her take me shopping for a dress, seeing as my birthday is coming up this Friday and she wanted to take me out clubbing for the first time.
Noah was bummed that he couldn’t be there with me, so he said he would make up for it and steal me away Saturday night.
My parents or should a say ‘Parent’ are going away... Again. Typical. My mum always made sure she was there for my birthday no matter what. But no. Not this year. She and Trevor had to go away on some conference for Trevor’s work. There was no need for my mum to go, But Trevor insisted that it was important for her to go; she didn’t dare saying no to him. Knowing the consequences if she stood her ground.
Say it, the mans a prick.
Grace handed the dress over to me with excitement, and I trudged my way for the change room.
Minutes later I stepped out of the change room, feeling slightly insecure of myself. Like I said, I’m not the kind who wears dresses.
A gasp escaped my best friends’ lips. I looked over at her expecting a disgusted look, but instead I saw an amazed face as she looked me over.
“Babe, that looks amazing on you. If you don’t get it, I will.” She admitted with a smile.
I half smiled at her before I turned around to see for myself.
As I looked into the mirror, another stared back, a matured version of me.
I had on a silver and black strapless chiffon dress that had small sequins covering the bust, whereas the rest of it flowed down to around mid-thigh.
I have to admit that it fit me well; it hugged my body in all the right places. I was afraid at first that it was a little too skimpy for me to wear but it wasn’t too short or too long it was just right. And looking at myself now... A small smile crept up along my lips. I was happy with it.
I bit my lip and looked back at Gracey “I think I’ll buy it.”
She clapped and squealed “Yay! Trust me; all the boys will be hanging off you.”
I grimaced “Really?” No wonder Noah’s been so touchy every time I bring up Friday night.
“Really, really.” She grinned “Come on, go pay for it then we can go get some lunch?”
I pulled my phone out of my back pocket that were laying down in the dress room and glanced down at it “Uh actually, there is somewhere I have to be. Rein check?”
She pouted as we walked over to the cashier “Oh ok. Guess I’ll call Mark and see what he’s doing.”
I smiled “Hey, I still love you.”
She smiled back at me “Love you too ... I guess.”
I glared at her “Ha-ha” I laughed sarcastically.
After my dress was bagged and paid for Grace and I said out good byes and we parted ways to do our own thing.
Michael was supposed to be out of town for the day. Apparently he had some “errands” to run.
I messaged Noah letting him know I was on my way before I hopped into my car, chucked it into reverse and left to meet up with him.
I rapped my fist against the door and not two seconds later it swung open and I was dragged inside. The door slammed shut behind me and the next thing I know I’m being pushed up against it and a set of familiar soft lips were covering mine.
I could feel his tongue running along the bottom of mine, asking for access.
I rested my hands against his chest and slowly pushed him away, so not to hurt his feelings.
“I-”
“Sorry, I took it to far again, I’m sorry.” He stuttered running a hand through his brown mop of hair.
“Stop apologizing.” I giggled. “It’s ok, I just took me by surprise that all.”
His mouth turned upside down “I’ll try to keep my hands off you from now on.”
I shook my head in confusion “That’s not what I mea-”
“At least until your eight teen.” He interrupted with a smirk playing along his lips
I couldn’t help but heave a heavy a sigh “OK” no point in arguing I guess.
“Coffee?” he asked over his should as he trotted to the kitchen
“Uh, yeah sure. Thanks.” I said following in tow and sliding onto the stool by the bench.
“So how was dress shopping?” he asked as he reached for the mugs in the cupboard. I couldn’t help but stare as his shirt rise slightly showing off his defined abs “Find anything?” he asked again snapping me from my day dream
“Hmm? Oh yeah. Gracey spotted this dress. I wasn’t too sure about it at first. She said it looked good on me, so I bought it.” I shrugged.
He raised an eye brow “You don’t seem so sure about it.”
I shrugged again “I like it” I assured him “Im just not a huge dress fan, that’s all.”
He studied me for a minute before turning his attention back to making our coffees.
“So when does my brother getting back?” I asked curiously
I watched as he glanced down at his wrist watch “Should be another hour or two.”
I nodded even though he could see. But I assumed he took my silence as an OK.
“So you’re still ok with coming over next Saturday night?”
“Yeah, of course.”
He flashed me his trade mark smile and placed caramel colored mug before me “Good …”
“Um do you mind staying the night with me?” he asked hesitantly looking down at the marbled bench.
I opened my mouth to reply but was instantly cut off “-If you feel uncomfortable about it then that’s fine. I’ll understand.”
I shook my head and covered my hand over his. He stiffened at first and looked up to gaze into my eyes. “I’d love to.” I confirmed giving him a warm smile. I felt his hand relaxed underneath mine.
Noah’s lean body stretched over the counter top until his face was inches away from my own. My eyes flickered down to his lips for a spilt second before returning back to his mesmerizing emerald green eyes. I leaned forward to place my lips against his, feeling him smile into the kiss.
It was then that I knew how much my feeling had sprouted for him. I’ve never in my life felt something so strong, that it left me aching in a good way. I knew what I wanted.
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I am Soooooooooooooooooo so so sorry that i have kept you guys waiting. But i have just been EXREMELY busy :( sorry again. We just recently moved so i have had noo internet for the last couple weeks and only just got it back. I feel terrible for leaving you guys for so long. i know this is only a small chapter its more a filler. but the next one should be more exciting. as it will be Rachel 18th YAY! any one have a clue on what Rachel wants? kinda obvious i think ;)
Sorry again. I LOVE you all for hanging in there for me! <3
MeghannJane xxo