in six years time."
I stood there looking at him stunned. He imagined himself with me in 6 years time. No other guy had ever talked about the future, but he is different. I knew this,he is the one. I remained silent not because I didn't like what he was saying but I just couldn’t speak.
“I don't want to frighten you but honestly I never felt like this before with anyone else. I never did folly acts for a woman. That night of the ball,you remember I was late for dinner?"
“Sure, Mr Daniels kept asking for you,” I replied.
“I know, I had to invent that I had fallen asleep. Well in reality I was organizing the plan. I needed to get a costume and I had to corrupt some persons as well,” he said smiling.
“Corrupt?” I asked stunned.
“Yes, I paid two workers to switch off the lights so that I could kiss you. But Mr Daniels ruined my plans by calling me on my mobile. I had to go and leave you there.”
“Well it's thanks to that call that I confirmed who you were in reality” I admitted.
“What do you mean?”He asked.
“Well this morning your mobile rang and I recognized the ring tone and when you called that guy Chris, well I was sure. Chris is your brother right?” I asked.
He nodded.“Yes, when you asked me my name I used the first name that came to my mind,my brother's. So you weren't sleeping this morning you little liar,” he said while he tickled me.
I laughed hysterically.
“Please stop,” he did and kissed me again.
“So I was thinking, you've gone to all that trouble just to kiss me Sir? I'm flattered". I said in a sexy tone while I caressed his neck with my fingertips.
“You better be as I'm going into much more serious trouble just to have you with me, but I'm sure all of this risk is going to be worth it.”
Saying this he pulled me up and turned me to face him while I sat on his lap.
“I promise it will,” I said while I closed my eyes waiting to be able to feel the moist of his soft lips on my mouth again and he didn't delude me. We passed like an hour just kissing and cuddling. I could never get enough of him. We kissed so much that in the end my lips were swollen.
“Cas, do you think we can do some English now?” He asked. I looked at him astonished.
"Lesson? Are you serious?” I asked.
"I didn't entirely lie to your mum Cas.”He said in a serious tone.
“What do you mean?” I asked concerned.
“Well, I didn't give you a D because I was angry with you. I would never do that. I take my job very seriously, including markings. I gave you a D because I couldn't do other wise.”
I was stunned...
“What? But it was a good essay,” I complained.
He continued to play with my hair.
“Grammatically speaking yes, your English is good but you didn't understand the title and you went out of point. But don't worry, having your teacher as lover has benefits as well. I can explain again. Cassy I want you to do well in the exams. I don't want to be a distraction for you. So I will help you, we can always mix pleasure and business don't you agree?"
I was still looking at him. I was disappointed.
“Cass look at me. I know what you're thinking. We have two and a half hours, we can always spare half an hour to study. I don't want to be selfish. I already did my studies and don't want in anyway to be an obstacle to you.”
I should have been happy. He did this because he loved me and wanted me to succeed then why wasn't I?
“OK, I understand,” I finally said. “Here,I leave you the money,” I said as I grabbed my handbag.
“Money? What are you talking about?” He seemed offended.
“For the lesson.”
“Are you kidding? I don't want any money, take them for yourself or save them so we can return them to your mum when she will get to know about us. I couldn't tell her that I'd be giving you lessons for free could I?”He said sharply.
“No, I suppose. Ty.”
“What?” He asked as his gaze softened again.
“What shall we do when I will be going to college?” I asked looking at his handsome face.
“We will see when the time comes but if you're still in love with me, I might follow you. Wherever you may go.”
“You would do that?” I asked with joy in my eyes.
“Sure, there isn't anything I wouldn't do for you. I love you more than you think Cassidy and I will prove it to you.”
CHAPTER 25
How is it they say? Oh yes time flies when you're having fun. I wasn't just having fun,I was in heaven. I tried to concentrate while he was trying to explain the difference between the two themes which I had tangled together and which I had not understood, but despite all his efforts, my mind just simply refused to concentrate and my eyes kept lingering on his face, that beautiful face of his,those beautiful eyes and his sensual lips. My God I had that feeling again, it was the same feeling of need that I had felt while he was kissing me. My body was playing strange jokes on me. A constant awakening of my senses was distracting me from everything. An ache which was getting deeper every time I see him. My body wanted him just as much as my heart and soul did. Was it that bad to feel this way about a guy I got to know just 9 days ago?How come in 5 months with Julian I had never felt this way? How could I?Julian wasn't so damned sexy as him. I looked at his lips while he spoke, they were so perfect. I just wanted to kiss them again. My God what the hell was he doing to me?
“Cassy. Cassy.”
I took the pen out of my mouth and looked into his angel eyes.
“What?”
“You're not listening to a word I'm saying,” he scolded me gently.
“I...I'm sorry,it's just not that simple when you're so close to me,” I admitted.
He smiled.
“Do I have such an effect on you?” He asked amused.
“You know well you do, I... I just-”
But he didn't let me finish and just kissed me again. I melted.
“Cassidy,tomorrow try not to look at me during the lesson OK? I'll try to do the same. It won't be simple to concentrate and my situation is worse than yours. I'll be having all the students' eyes on me.”
“You're right,” I agreed.
“This is going to be a long year and we have to be cautious, if we don't want to spoil everything,” he continued.
“I'll try my best Sir I promise.”
“Good. Now I beg you, try to concentrate. I'll explain again,we have just 10 minutes left. Your mum will soon be here and I want you to do this essay again. I know you can do much better,” he said gently.
“OK. "
During those 10 minutes I tried to focus and avoided to look at him,although it was still difficult. Every time his hand brushed mine it was as if electricity ran through me provoking me with pleasant sensations. And his masculine scent was not helping much either.
“OK Cassidy. We're done for today,” he said closing the books. Then he stood up.“ It is better if you prepare your things, your mum will be here soon.”
I put everything in my bag and stood up, then I followed him out of the room. When he was in front of the door he stopped and turned to face me, looking at me with a sensual smile on his face.
“What?” I asked my heart pounding.
“Aren't you going to kiss me goodbye before you go?” He asked in a deep husky voice.
Of course I was. This was going to be the last kiss till tomorrow. I walked up to him and he wrapped his arms around me, embracing me, then we kissed a long slow kiss which wasn't passionate or wild like those given to me before. This was sweet.
In that moment I heard my mum's horn,she had arrived. I parted from him unwillingly.
"I have to go. She's here,” I whispered.
“Just take away that sweet smile you have off your face. No one ever goes this happy after an English lesson.”He said teasingly.
“Oh,shut up,” I said blushing.
“See you tomorrow at school."
He opened the door.
“Cas?”
“Yes.”
“I love you,” he said in a whisper.
I was going to reply back when I saw mum coming...
“Hello Mr Spencer,” she said in a happy voice. “So how did it go?”
“Hello Ms Hastley. What can I say? It's gone well. She will redo the essay and I'm sure this time she'll get a much better mark,” he told her. He was cool as a cucumber while I felt anxious, I wasn't very good in hiding things especially from my mum.
“Good, thank you then. Let's go Cas,”she said looking at me.
“Goodbye Mr Spencer!" I said trying not to look at him.
He smiled.“See you tomorrow Cassy.”
I got into the car and my mum looked at me.
“Cassy? That's what he calls you?” She asked raising an eyebrow.
I looked at her hoping my face would not betray me.
“Isn't it my name?” I asked calmly.
“No, Cassidy is your name,” she replied.
I sighed,“Isn't it the same thing,just an abbreviation. Why are you making a fuss about it?” I asked looking her straight in the eye.
“I don't know actually, is just that-”she paused.
“What?” I asked holding my breath.
“Nothing.”
Thank God she didn't say anything else. That night I struggled to sleep. So much had happened on this day. Too much emotions to deal with. But I felt happy,really happy. I closed my eyes and I dreamed about him. The next day I was so anxious while I was going to school. I wanted to see him but I was really afraid that I wouldn't be able to behave normally.
“What's wrong Cas?” Lucy asked me, as always she read my mind.
“Do you think I will able to hide my feelings?I don't trust myself,” I told her.
“I don't know but you'll have to try. There is a long way to go. We just started school,you have to get used to all of this if you want to stay with him.”
“I know.”
When we arrived in class he was already there. My heart missed a beat as soon as I saw him. He looked at me and then continued to take out his books. I passed just in front of him and didn't dare to look at him again. I sat down and took out my books and he began the lesson. As I had promised I hadn't looked once at him and tried to focus on the things he was saying and not on the sound of his sexy voice. I was tempted to raise my head to look at him many times but I resisted until he called my name. I jumped.
“Yes sir?" I asked looking briefly at him. His eyes for a moment locked with mine.
“Can you read please?” He said returning his gaze to the book.
I did as he said,trying not show the excitement that that brief exchange of glances had caused me. When I finished he stood up and said he will be giving back some of the home works he corrected. He left me for last and when he gave me back my work his hand brushed mine for a second making me shiver. Then he returned to his desk. I looked at the mark, it was B. I was happy but something else caught my attention; a small piece of paper attached to the homework. I opened it and read it. My heart jumped a little. It said.“ You look lovely this morning, waiting eagerly to be alone with you.” It took all my effort not to look at him. I was relieved when the bell rang. I put everything in my bag very quickly, glanced at Lucy and ran out to the Art room. I couldn't wait to be with him. I found him waiting for me near the door. I knew there was going to be no Art lesson today. I closed the door and found myself in this arms. We kissed hungrily as if our lives depended on it.
“Cass, we have to stop. We're at school,” he said pulling back.
“You started,” I retorted.
“I know. I'm sorry. You don't know how difficult it was for me this past hour. Is every day going to be like this?” He asked already knowing the answer.
“Are you regretting that we ever started?” I asked a little worried.
“No,of course not. It's just I wish we were out of here. Another small kiss and we'll start the lesson OK?”
“OK,” I said but I knew this wasn't going to be the case. We barely did 20 minutes of lesson. That week went on like that, trying to steal moments together. Stolen gazes and many many stolen kisses.
It was Friday night and I was preparing to go out. I put on my red dress, the one mum did not let me wear when I was going to the lesson. Lucy had agreed to cover up for me, we were to meet at her house and Tyler had to come for me there.
“Mum I'm going," I shouted as I ran down the stairs.
“Be good and don't be too late Cas, OK?” she said as she came out of the kitchen to look at me.
“OK Mum.”
“Where are you going?” she asked.
“I don't know yet probably to Axis disco and maybe to a bar, but don't worry, I swear I won't drink OK.”I said trying to re-assure her, I knew how much she worried.
“I hope so. Do you want a ride to Lucy's house ?” She asked.
“There is no need, thanks anyway. I'm leaving now, bye” I said as I opened the door and walked out.
When I arrived at Lucy's house he was not there yet. I knocked at the door and Lucy came out.
“Hi Cas. Wow you really look good in that dress. Trying to impress someone tonight?”She teased.
“I hope so."I said smiling.
“I told Logan to come at 7.30. Hope your prince doesn't take too long. I don't want them to meet.”
Just at that moment I saw his car coming.
“He's coming Luc,I have to go.”
“OK OK. Cas be good and don't do anything I wouldn't do,”she said as she winked at me.
“Sure,the problem is that you have already done everything."I said laughing.
“Very true,” she agreed.
Tyler stopped a little far away. I waved at
Lucy and hopped in his car.
“Hello gorgeous,” he said smiling. “My God you're dressed to kill tonight,” he added looking at me from head to toe.
“Thanks” I replied blushing.
“And this all for me? What did I do to get so lucky?” He asked caressing my face. Then he started the engine.“I have a surprise for you Cas,hope you like Italian food.”
I looked at him pleased.
“Sure,did you buy a takeaway?” I asked.
“No, I cooked everything myself,” he said looking at me briefly before returning his attention to the road.
“Really?” I asked amazed,not so many guys cook."
"Yeah.”
When we arrived at his apartment a nice smell got to me as soon as I went in.
“Oh Ty what a nice smell. What is it?”I asked curiously.
“Probably the seafood,do you like fish?”
“Sure. I eat anything.”
I took off my jacket and sat down on the sofa making myself comfortable. He was looking at me, most of all at my legs. I could feel his gaze caressing my whole body. He took off his jacket and sat down next to me.
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