In the days that followed after their meeting during the weekend, Arielle found herself increasingly distracted by thoughts of Dave. She often fantasized about the two of them together.
It was more than a schoolgirl crush; it was a yearning she couldn't control. In the quiet moments between classes, He would look at Arielle with a longing gaze.
Arielle felt like he was doing it on purpose as her heart would start thumping.
Meanwhile, Dave fought an internal battle of his own. He knew the boundaries, knew what was at stake if he crossed the line. Arielle was just a student, a bright, beautiful young woman on the cusp of adulthood, but still a student. He tried to convince himself that the looks they shared were meaningless. And yet, every time he saw her, there was an unspoken tension, a pull he struggled to ignore.
Things came to a head one afternoon after class. The students filed out for recess, leaving just Arielle and Dave in the room. She lingered by her desk, pretending to look for something in her bag.
Dave hesitated for a moment before stepping closer.
"You were quiet today in class" he said softly, leaning slightly over her desk. It's unlike you who always had answers to every question I asked.
Arielle glanced up, her heart thundering. "I didn't have much to say," she murmured, her voice barely audible.
Their eyes met, and the air between them thickened. Dave's hand brushed against hers as he reached for a stray notebook, and the contact sent a jolt through both of them.
"Arielle…" Dave's voice was strained, filled with the weight of restraint.
"Yes?" she whispered, her lips parting slightly.
But just as Dave leaned in, footsteps echoed in the hallway. He straightened abruptly, stepping back. Arielle's cheeks burned with frustration and longing, but she forced a smile, picking up her things.
"We'll talk later," he said, his voice steady now, as though nothing had happened.
Arielle gave a small nod, biting her lip to suppress the emotions swirling within her.
Few minutes later, Bowen came into the class. Hey Arielle, how are you doing? I'm fine, she replied.
Well I would like to ask you out on a date .
My parents would be celebrating their anniversary and would be hosting a dinner
Would you please come with me Bowen asked politely.
I don't know if that would be possible, I would have to seek permission from my mom, she said.
You are just a mommy's girl. Must you seek permission all the time. Arielle ignored him as she was pissed at him for interrupting Dave and her.
Bowen blocked her path, You are not leaving until you agree to come with me.
Excuse me Bowen, I have a meeting to attend please. He refused and Arielle kicked him hard on the leg, he fell to the ground. Arielle ran out of the class before he could recover
I would get you and when I do you would pay for all this . Bowen swore to himself.
Arielle was ten minutes late for the meeting for the first time in a long while .
The members of the student council discussed the recent activities that would be happening in the school.
The school would be competing with other schools in various aspects like Essay writings, Sports,and Ballet Dance.
It was a National Competition in which the winning school would go with a Medal and an open check from the Governor, along with scholarships for participants, especially athletes.
The School had always participated in the competition every year despite never having been the winner. They always come second in sports and at times did not even qualify for the final round.
This year Arielle came up with an idea which was to meet up with professionals in each category of the competition and have them teach the students months to the competition.
The council liked the idea and presented it to the Principal ,who agreed and promised that the school board were going to be responsible for the financial assistance
The members of the student council selected Mr Dave to coach the essay writing , Miss Bella for ballet invited Mr Matt as the sports coach.
The President decided to write a letter to each of the teachers. Arielle volunteered to deliver Mr Dave's letter while two other students offered to give the letter to Miss Bella and Mr Matt respectively.
By the time the meeting ended, school day was over and the members of the council would have to give the letters to the concerned people the next day
As Arielle went home , brought out her diary "Arielle heart".
Dear diary she wrote I was so almost kissed by Dave today if not for Bowen interrupting. I would have given my first kiss. My heart was thumping seriously.
Arielle's mind kept replaying that scene in her head, she just couldn't get over it.
The next day at school. After the first two lessons Arielle decided to go to Mr Dave's office to give him the letter. She knocked on the door, and he invited her in.
As soon as she entered, Dave locked the door from behind.
Hi Dave, Good morning. "Morning", he replied and kept looking at Arielle .
Arielle could not continue looking at him and took a step back,only to find herself pressed against the door.
I came to deliver this letter to you from the student council," she said. We would like you to help us prepare for the competition.
As she talked Dave had closed the distance between them. Can I kiss you ?
Before she could answer, his lips met hers.
Gosh he moaned her lips were soft and sweet.
He kissed her slowly and gently as he knew it was her first time.
Arielle was lost in the kiss, suddenly he pulled away
Arielle was angry and pouted her lips .
"Arielle", he whispered "we're at school."school, I don't have a class right now. she answered by placing her lips on his. She tried to do it as he did but couldn't,
Dave she whimpered ,"kiss me .
Her voice made him lose control. He kissed her until she melted and couldn't breathe .Her whole body was on fire. He didn't want to stop but he knew she was late for her next class
Was it good he as
ked, she nodded and could not speak.she was still out of it.