Gareth's POVWhy am I so stupid? Or do I really lose my mind when she's around? Why can't I act like an educated adult? It was funny how I knew the answer too well to these questions, yet I kept asking myself in a sheer attempt of getting a different answer each time. But well, it remains the same. It’s her.I left her in the room as I don't want her to face any unwanted troubles, especially because of me. She would be coming after me, when there will be no one to notice her. Again, a similar, well-known thought appeared in my head. Just maybe if I hadn't really kissed her in the first place, everything wouldn’t be as chaotic. Every time I do something like this to her, I just push her farther away from me.Had I really made up my mind that, I want to keep her close? What am I even thinking about? How can I... How can I just fall for someone who's literally half my age? Have I really reached a stage where I can’t control me and my emotions for her anymore? It was like a trampoline of s

Gareth's POVA bleak midwinter’s day; it was hitting my skin a little too hard. The rimy lamps in the garden did make the ambience look pretty, but it was an indication of the chilly air covering the place. It wasn’t snowing, not according to the weather forecast that I read; it wouldn’t be snowing anytime soon. Not at least while we will be touring around the city.The trip was most probably going to last for the next entire week and I was looking forward to it. Night was the only time I rest, but I was unsettled. Was it because of her? Yes, obviously. I just can’t help but get irritated by the fact that she was laying in a room right adjacent to mine, just a few feet distance and yet she was horribly afar.I had a taste; just one bite and I’m sold to her. She’s unnecessarily addictive. Wish I could’ve fixed these issues up, but my heart crumbles like a glass. I can’t deny how I feel empty without her. I decided to take a few minutes and roam around the resort but I was already sneez

Gareth's POVPast midnight keyboard sounds could be heard as I was working on my laptop, when I suddenly heard some rustle outside the door. At first, I didn't care to see who's there thinking, 'Why do I care?' But realising the fact that I was the principal of a school and the bustle could be made by my students, made me jolt up.Shutting my laptop, I got up and was halfway to open my door, when the bell rang. I took a few more steps forward and lifted my hand up to open the gate. To my surprise I encountered something that I was expecting in the most unexpected situation."Gareth!" He said with a huge grin on his face.Dominic Anderson, a trusted associate, a business partner and most importantly, a close friend of mine. We shared many projects which led our friendship to get stronger, even after graduating from college together. Dominic is a kind of person who all the girls crush over, at least once in their lives. With his light golden-brown hair and a pair deep green ocean eyes a

Briar's POV"Holy shit, he looks so hot!" Bianca whispered in Charlotte's ear."Shut up! He might hear you." Charlotte said pinching her shoulder lightly."Girls you ready? There's no teacher here, right now. We can talk to them for a few minutes, but we have to meet near the entrance after exactly twenty minutes. Got it?" Ariana said looking at her watch.Everyone nodded but I was still lost in the thoughts of Mr. Wilson getting mad at me, but Ariana tapped my shoulder bringing me back to reality."Got it Briar?!" She asked me and I nodded.'I knew exactly what to do, but in a much more real sense, I had no idea what to do'- Michael Scott from The Office.Yes, that's me right now.That's me because I genuinely didn't know what I would do with that guy. It was like you were assigned some work, but you have no courage or interest to do it nicely. I walked in the guy's direction and soon saw him much clearer and nearer. Not going to lie, he was really cute. Just like any other handsome

Gareth's POV"What?" I said as I was utterly shocked.I didn't expect this answer. More so, she likes me back? Meaning from past these days, she was also feeling the exact same way? Her heart also dropped every time she saw me? I also gave her butterflies? I was feeling like a teenager who has been asked out by his all-time crush. A tinge of embarrassment made it worse for me to imagine anything further.But I still couldn’t get over her answer and knowing this was not good added up to my unwillingness to question ahead. We simply couldn't be a thing; we can't date each other. I can't let her stay with me, just because I like her. But she likes me too, which just made it worse. Remembering what Dominic said earlier and knowing that my decision would affect her present and future. Moving ahead simply meant ruining her life."I like you too." She repeated without making eye contact, I could sense her blushing."But we can't date each other." I said bluntly and suddenly her expressions c