Teacher's Girl (Aflyingwhale)

Chapter 40: Resume Game

EMMA’s POV:

When I inhaled the fresh cold air outside, I let out a sigh of relief.

What the hell happened back there? One minute I was dancing and having fun, the next minute I got kissed by a guy who was not my boyfriend! I didn't think Tyler would do something like that.

I clearly told him we were just going as friends and he agreed.

"But the way you danced with him, it didn’t look like you were just friends," my brain sneered at me and I felt a pang of guilt in my chest.

 "Emma, are you okay?" I heard lan’s voice and I whipped my head around.

He was alone.He came to follow me.Behind those angry eyes was a glint of worry.

"I'm okay,"I said reassuringly.

"That son of a bitch.Did he hurt you?"he said through gritted teeth.

"No, it was just a kiss,"I paused for a moment before continuing, "It was a mistake.I'm sorry.I didn’t know what happened back there,"

"It's not your fault,"he shook his head and clenched his fists.

He looked around and we were at the parking lot.

There weren't a lot of people outside but there were people outside.

He looked as if he wanted to wrap his arms around me, but he had to restrain himself.

"Maybe it was.We were dancing and —"

"Still not your fault.You didn’t want him to kiss you and he did,"

I let out another deep sigh and said, "Are you mad?"

"Seething,"

"Please don't be mad," I said softly, "It was nothing.Let's not make a big deal out of this,"

We were supposed to be laying low, to avoid suspicion.

What would have happened if lan got all worked up and actually did something he’d regret back there? What kind of explanation would we have to give? "Hey, Em,"

"Are you okay?"

Tiff and Carrie appeared on my periphery.

They were my bestest friends in the whole wide world.

Of course, they would come out to check on me.

"I'm fine you guys,"

My friends exchanged a worried look with lan, but I stepped in and gave them all a reassuring smile.

"We handled Tyler.I saw him leave before we came out,"

Carrie explained.

"Do you wanna get outta here?"Tiff asked cautiously.

It was our last homecoming dance together, my friends were looking forward to this.

I didn’t wanna ruin the night for them.

Plus, if Tyler had already left, there was no reason why we couldn't stay.

"No, let’s stay,"

I paused for a beat before continuing, "It’s our homecoming night,"

"Yes! That's what I’m talking about,"

Tiff pulled me into a hug and we started walking back.

a look over at lan and

as he

finally, with his hands in his pockets, he gave me a smile

of the night went by like a

I had the time of

two couples, they never forgot about me and made me a

was really nice

to go for a drive

part, but I didn’t know how I could possibly

I think I'm just gonna get an Uber and

to the side as Mark and Nick walked

"You're going? Where?"Carrie asked.

think we

tomorrow? It’s

fun with this thought clouding over

guys

you'll be okay? We can drop

and Nick knowing I have a_ secret boyfriend? No

Carrie exchanged a knowing look before turning to

have work and then community

"Sunday brunch?"

"Sunday brunch it is,"

lame excuse for me

asked zero questions

an Uber and arrived at lan’s place

Man, I love technology.

I said as soon as

doing here?"he looked taken

pants from the dance, but his tie and suit jacket were on the

we left things at the dance.We

and stepped inside the

to call you, but I figured you'd be out with your friends —" 

lunged myself to

arms were locked around his neck

love you, lan.You and

said through

know.I love you

my kiss with the

ever since I saw

couldn't hide

was hopelessly in love with this

we finally pulled away, I held his face in my hand and locked my

soft sigh, I told him, "I know you want us to lay low around the school, but I can’t pretend not to like

moment before saying, "This turned out to be way harder than

How did we ever do this for a

got jealous of a high school

happened out there was a clear mistake.It won't happen

ass it won't,"he let out

a soft

"What?"

with someone else again, alright? I'd rather be alone

I was a sight

caress my cheek and he leaned down to

contact with my skin because my heart was beating so fast and these

step away and went to his

and a beautiful, smooth slow jazz began

that case, can I have this dance?"he

took his hand in a heartbeat and

ended up dancing

on his shoulder and his hand was on the small of

our bodies did all the

and comfort as I breathed him in, again and

this was the best homecoming dance I'd ever been to.  The next day, I had the lunch shift at the diner and two hours

completely forgot I'd have to face Tyler at the community garden.  I was in the middle of picking up the trash

you? Please, I need to

community garden

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