I let out a frustrated grunt as I left the building and made my way across campus to my next class. I really wasn't lying about being nearly late for class as I headed inside of the classroom. Everyone was slowly starting to file in and taking their seats.
"Can I borrow a pencil," I heard a male voice ask as I was setting up my writing utensils. I grabbed a pencil, looked up and held it out for the stranger. but I was met by a familiar tall ,blonde-haired guy with hypnotic brown eyes. I watched his eyes slowly take me in and I smiled wider.
"You remember me?" he asked.
"Mason, right?" I responded.
He nodded his head in confirmation. "So, Emma, did you get into trouble?" he asked.
"In trouble?" I asked him.
"You know...that class you were late for?" he reminded me.
"No, he decided to wave the first day," I said to him.
"Good, so...." He was about to ask me something else, but the conversation was cut short by the professor entering the room and taking attendance.
This class was actually enjoyable since I am a true fan of everything that is literature. Also ,Mason kept smiling at me and making hilarious commentary.
After taking the last bit of notes, the professor quickly wrapped up class for today. I gathered my bags and was headed out to leave when I heard my name called. I turned around and saw it was Mason, waiting for me.
"Emma... your pencil," he said to me.
"You could have kept it," I grinned as I took the pencil from him and he chuckled.
"Well, I was hoping to also get your number," he said as he looked at me.
"Oh really?" I smiled at such a cheeky comment.
"Well, if you said no then my other alternative was asking if you wanted to hang out with me this afternoon," he continued.
"Well...in regards to the phone number, sure. As for hanging out with you, it will have to wait. I have a late class at four that doesn't finish up until after six," I said to him.
"How about this weekend?" he asked. "Saturday? It will be fun, we can just hang out," he suggested.
"Okay," I said.
"2 pm good for you?" he asked.
"Yeah," I said to him. I quickly scribbled down my number and handed him the slip of paper. I then left the classroom with him and he said , "See you later. " I headed toward the cafeteria, seeking out a caffeinated beverage to keep me going for the rest of the day. I purchased a soda and a bag a chips and sat outside watching the sun slowly set. I was thinking about Mason and how I wanted to say no to "hanging out" with him. However, I felt as though I need to be distracted from the feelings I was developing for Sebastian. I felt naughty to still feel slight tingles all over my body at the mention of his name. I wonder why I haven't felt that with Mason.
Just as my thoughts were alternating between Mason and Sebastian, my phone rang. I checked the screen and saw it was Carmen calling and answered it.
"Hey Em's," she quickly said to me.
"Hey Carm," I said in a nonchalant tone.
"Why do you sound...so melancholy?" she asked.
"Well, I got asked out on a date," I said.
"Really, with who?" she asked.
"This guy named Mason who is in my English class," I said.
"Shouldn't you be excited?" she asked.
"Yeah," I said. I stood up and began walking toward my last class of day with Professor Blaire. I was hesitant about going to class especially after that moment in the hallway. I was now wondering if I should tell her about it.
"Emma, you still there?" she asked.
"Yes," I said quickly.
"I've been saying your name a dozen times...did something else happen?" she asked me.
"Well...I sort of ran into Professor Blaire," I said to her.
"Really! What happened?" she asked.
"Nothing...he asked me to help take some of his books to his office and then he accidentally bumped into me and he...kind of... well we...sort of...felt each other...I mean I could feel him...behind me and he was hard," my words came tumbling out.
"Oh my God!" she screeched as I entered the building and rode the elevator up. "He wants you and you want him," she said.
"Let's just say...we might want each other but he's got gremlins from his past. In particular, a very sexy paralegal that stopped by to see him," I said to her.
"Did he seem into her?" she asked. As I thought back on it, he didn't seem into her. He didn't cringe away from her but he also didn't seem interested.
"Not really," I conceded.
"Well are you interested in him...do you like him?" she asked me. "Be honest," she demanded.
"I do...I mean I am interested in him...but I know it could never go anywhere," I said.
"There may or may not be any possible future. You will never know unless you try... I mean you will always be wondering "what if"," she said.
"What about Mason?" I asked.
"Emma, listen to me," she stated. "You are young, as I mentioned before. You are at a time in your life where you should feel free to date and experience new things. You are not in some committed relationship with Mason. Before I met Brandon, I was dating practically everyone. I was searching for the right guy before I finally met Brandon. So you need to get out there and date, take chances, and try new things," she said. "Also, judging by your tone earlier, you are clearly not into Mason," Carmen observed. She was telling the truth, I didn't feel the same way about Mason as I feel about Blaire. It is also true, that I spent most of my college, even high school, life completely avoiding dating and the opposite sex. I felt ready to experiences.......ready to take a risk. "Take a chance," Carmen chanted.
"Isn't it wrong to be attracted to your professor?" I hesitated.
"Who said it is wrong? If you look throughout history, those relationships have always existed. Also, it is technically not illegal, since you are very much over 18," she stated. I was now approaching the door of the classroom, and students were passing me to go inside. I peeked at the clock and knew I had to go.
"Carmen...I've got to go...I have Government now," I said quickly as I hung up. I then headed into the class, along with other students who were rushing inside, and I saw that Blaire was facing the board writing notes.
I took a seat in the middle row this time and lined my books, notebooks and writing utensils on the desk. I then looked up and caught his eyes directly on me and before he looked around the classroom.
"Good evening, everyone," he said. He was beginning to talk and I was mesmerized by his lips as he began to speak of upcoming assignments. However, the conversation was quickly interrupted by the sound of my iPhone blasting out Katy Perry's, "Roar". I quickly searched for my phone and saw it was Jessica calling me. I quickly pressed the ignore button and turned the phone off. I looked up and was absolutely startled to see Blaire standing in front of me with his hand out.
"I'm sorry, I cut it off," I said to him.
"It seems, Miss Carrington, that you are unaware of the policies I have when you enter this classroom," he said. "It rule three, which I was just discussing last class and it is also in your syllabus. Here's another copy," he said as he placed the syllabus on my desk. I looked at the syllabus and glanced at the words. "Read it aloud for me, Miss Carrington," he said.
"Cell phone use is prohibited once you have entered within this classroom. Individuals found using a cellphone within class will have the cell phone confiscated," I said. He held out his hand and I placed my cell phone on it. He took it and placed my cellphone on his desk and then went back to instructing class. It felt as though I was reliving my old boarding school days, when Sister Mary Francis confiscated my lip gloss.
After class was dismissed, I slowly approached the front of the room. He had my phone in his hand and I thought he was going to hand it back but, instead, he waited for everyone to leave the classroom. Once the room was clear, I watched him approach and I thought he was going to hand my phone back but he walked right by me. I watched him go to the door and lock it.
"Is...is there something else you want?" I stuttered as he turned around and slowly approached me. Soon I felt myself backing up to the edge of his desk. I could see those hunting green eyes laced with lust...for me. Before I could speak another word his lips were on mine. He arms encircled my body, pulling me close.
"What are you doing?" I asked as I pulled my lips from his warm lips. His answer was to kiss me even more. What was even more shocking was that I soon began kissing him back. I moaned as I gave access inside my mouth and his tongue began to tease my tongue and then his tongue slowly retreated but not before he traced a line around my outer lips.
His hands which were on my waist originally were now caressing my ass. Before I knew it, he was lifting me up by my thighs. I could feel my mound was settled against his groin. I felt him slowly walk and this little movement was causing his hard shaft to grind against my mound. A gasp escaped my lips as he pulled me even closer and settled in his desk chair.