SARAH“That would be all for today, boys and girls,” I said with a smile creased on my face as I leaned by the desk in the classroom watching as they scurried off.“Don't forget to send your assignments ASAP via email guys!!” I yelled. And just as I did, our eyes met. A familiar ache unfurled behind my rib as I stood there staring at him, not knowing what to say or do.The buzzing sound of my phone had my attention taken away from him as I stared at my screen for a couple of minutes and then back at him.His expression gradually morphed into stunned belief as I stared at him, holding on tight to my pile of textbooks. My heart was pounding as my fingers shook around the textbooks.I took further steps away from the desk and headed for the door, but then I felt a hand over my wrist holding me back.“Let go of my hand!” I shot at him, unable to meet his eyes.“You never told me you didn't want me here, so I'm technically not going against your wishes,” He responded.I sighed, exhaustion
STEVE“Fuck, it's too fucking early!!” I grumbled as I shoved my face further into my pillow.The large red blaring numbers on my alarm read 7:45 am. I was just about to say fuck it and head back to sleep when I quickly remembered I had the bus to catch.“Shit!!” I muttered headed for the showers.I gripped my hair tightly, rinsing off the shampoo from it and in less than an hour, I was ready to start my day.Half an hour later, I pulled up in front of my building and as I glanced at my watch, I realized how late I had gotten and now I was going to have to walk up to Sam’s apartment.“Fucking mechanics, can't even have their jobs done right,” I mumbled headed down the road that led to Sam's house.“Yo!!” I called out throwing pebbles and in less than a couple of minutes he stormed out of the house and off to school we both went in his not-so-cool car but I didn't mind that.*************************************************************“Get your ass back on track!!” Coach barked from t
SARAHThere I was sitting alone at my favorite spot, California’s hottest bar, and drinking hideously on my expensive soda after being stood up.That’s right! I've been stood up for the very first time in a long time by Robyn. It was enough for a girl to say fuck it and throw away sixteen dollars on one drink even though she didn’t have a full-time salary yet.“What was it with men and keeping to work rather than sticking to their Fiancées anyway,” I thought to myself.After such a hectic day, I was going to cancel but I had already postponed twice. Once for a rescheduled study group with Kathryn and the others, and the other when I was feeling under the weather. And I didn’t want to leave him hanging again, so I sucked it up and showed up only to get stood up.I finished the rest of my drink and flagged to the bartender, “ Check please?” I called out.“It’s already covered,” When my eyebrows shot up, the bartender tilted her head toward a table of prepping-looking twenty-one-somethi
RYANStumbling down the stairs in a hurry, I only had one goal—-seeing Anne at her apartment. I was more than determined to make her accept. Even if it meant showing up in front of her Fiancee.I love her, and I wouldn't let anyone or anything come between us.It had been so fucking hard staying away from her lately, and even for the fact that she's been hanging out with the menace from school. SteveAll I wanted to do was steal her and have her all to myself. It was torture to be so close but yet I had to keep my distance.The stench of stale beer stung my nose as I hopped into my car. I looked over to the passenger seat and realized I had Sticky red solo cups littered all over from the last party held.“What the actual fuck?” I cursed and then I had it all tossed to the floor as I started the ignition.I stared at the Clock on my phone screen for a couple of minutes, wondering why she had all of my text on hold. My phone buzzed in my pocket but I ignored it, Knowing who it was even
RYAN“How did you know I was staring at you?” I asked, a quizzical line formed between my brows as I stood there staring at her.“I've got eyes remember?” She asked and then giggled. Her soft laughter in my ears made the tiny hairs at the back of my neck tingle as I smiled back at her.“I’d leave you to rest now,” I said and then I got off the bed adjusting the collars of my shirt as I reached for the pillow next to her.“No, don't go!!” She grumbled pulling me back by the wrist.“It's been a long day for you,” I said with a smile creased on my face.“You need to rest, plus the stuff he gave could make you a little uhmmm…” I said.“In Love?” She asked and then chuckled.I stood, shocked that she had said that but then seeing the look on my face she smiled at me, and this time in a more seductive way.I bit my lower lips staring at her, our relationship was too complicated to let things linger without clearing the air but then again her current state made it so difficult to want to do
RYANThe rest of the night went well, as I stayed next to Sarah in bed for most of it watching her sleep peacefully cradled in my arms.I trailed my fingers over the strands of her hair, with memories from the hot sex from earlier flooding through my head. I smiled realizing Steve had In some way been the reason we had both fixed things.In a couple of minutes, I had my eyes closed trying to put my brain to rest and in less than a few seconds I slowly drifted off.My body felt heavy as I slowly woke up and tried to peel my eyes open. I snapped them close when the light from the window burned my pupils. But then I was awakened by the constant blaring of the alarm next to me by the bed. Cracking my eyes open I found Sarah staring at me with a smile creased on her face as she ran her fingers through the strands of my hair.“Good morning,” She said and her sweet morning fruity scent wafted over me. I watched her as her smile slowly dissolved and her eyes locked on mine.An overwhelming n
RYAN“I never said there was,” My father shot at me.He took in deep breaths as if trying to calm his nerves looking away other than him staring at me.“You have to be here when I bring her home,” He yelled at me.His eyes peering into mine, made the tension in the air more intense as I moved closer to him with my hands rolled into a fist.“This is what I feel about your request,” I said.“I don't fucking care Dad!!” I grimaced.His smile blossomed into a laugh, as I arched a brow staring at him wondering why he suddenly found what I said funny.“It's not a request Son,” He said.“I'm asking that you do as I've said!!!” My father yelled into my face.“And what makes you think I'd obey?” I groaned.“Who the fuck do you think you are to boss me around like I’m some kid left under your care?” I asked feeling a bit pissed on the inside that he had a smile splashed through the corners of his mouth as he stared at me.“You don't do that!!” I yelled.“Nothing gives you the right!!” I added a
RYAN“You're not okay!!” She shot at meI could tell from the look in her eyes that she had in a way figured I must have gotten into a fight with someone.“Sarah, I'm fine,” I responded.“It's not as bad as it looks,” I said.Sarah leaned forward, enough to get a closer look at my hand, most of the skin from my knuckles to my wrist remained as red as when I slammed it into the wall of my bathroom. She tenderly pressed on the lump and I yanked my hand away.“Did that hurt?” She asked.“Of course it did!” I yelled, holding onto my bruised hand.She raised her head to face me and my heart squeezed at her big, glassy eyes and wobbly bottom lips.“You're hiding something Ryan,” She said through gritted teeth, staring at me. I was panicking internally because I knew this was about to make things worse.“Did you get into a fight with someone?” Sarah continued.I bit down my lower lips fighting back the urge to be vulnerable. In front of her, I wasn't going to have our first date in months ge