"There are a few things you should keep in mind if you want to be with Richard Clark for a long time."
I leaned toward Jess before crossing my hands on the table and hovering them just above my tightly pressed lips.
"So what should I know, Teacher?"
"It turns out Richard was right. If you tease people, you don't take it half measures."
"No, I'm not mocking you. I really take you seriously as my teacher."
"Drop the title for good, Hannah. I don't like the way you address me like that."
"Then what do you want me to call you?" I said before that I widened my eyes and covered my lips with my hands. "Ah, I understand now. Since you don't want me to call Teacher, how about Dad?"
Jess immediately shook her head as she took a deep breath.
