I was anticipating her reply. Giddiness swarm in my stomach. I hope she replied though.

'Ping!' My phone buzzed.

I squeal and hurriedly pick up my phone. I looked at the notification bar and saw she replied back.

You probably wondering why I squeal before picking my phone up is because Nicole's contact is the only contact in my phone. Sad right? I know. But it's okay I don't really play with my phone that much. I quickly unlocked my phone and went to her message. I inhaled and exhale before opening her message

N:'Hey sweetheart :). What's wrong?'

E: 'Nothings wrong, it's just missed you that's

all'

N: 'Aww, that's cute.'

E: 'When can I see you again?'

N: 'I don't want us to have too much contact so

I'll message you when and where we will

meet, okay'

E: 'Yes, I understand. I was just wondering that

is all :)'

I stared at my phone waiting now her reply, but it never came. My mood deteriorate slowly as I sigh sadly. I locked my phone and put it back in the bed. I really hoped I did not sound to clingy. I kind of felt embarrassed because this is not the way I wanted our conversational flow. I thought it would be cliche you know.

When I told her I missed her, I kinda expected her to say it back, you know. I guess I'm setting my expectations to high or maybe it is because of the romcoms that I watch. I should probably slow down and that Nicole control of everything, I just being stupid.

My phone ping as a notification came through. I debated whether I should pick my phone back up and check the message. I decided to just pick it up.

N: 'I know that you would wish to see me but

due to our circumstances, I'm still your

teacher even outside of school. I wish I

could change that but I can't. I hope

You understand sweetheart.

E: 'You right. I guess I keep on forget on how

much it can cost you. Being happy after a

long time kind of makes me forget

everything when it comes to you😳'

N: 'Hahaha, you so cute you know that. By the

way, I miss you too. I really enjoyed my day

with you and that we cleared everything up'

E: 'I really great full for you. You really make

me happy. I know it's sappy, but I can't

help it hahaha'

N: 'Don't worry your mind darling, I feel the

same way about you😏. But now I think

Awe should call it a night'

E: 'Goodnight Nicole💜'

N: 'Goodnight Sweetheart, dream about me;)'

I stared in a daze at my phone. I did not even realise I smiled at my phone throughout our whole conversation. My body felt hot after her last message, how could it not. See, she really has a way with her words. I could only wish I was that confident with words.

I guess I was a little paranoid because she missed me too. I swear I always forget that she is still my teacher, she makes me lose focus in everything around me. Smiling to myself and turn on my side and put my phone on my nightstand.

I slowly flutter my eyes close and fell asleep with a smile on my face.

I'm so happy.

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The next morning I stood up feeling rejuvenated. First thing I did was check my phone for any new messages from Nicole. There was one saying good morning. I quickly replied saying good morning back.

I did my whole routine with a smile on my face and a little hop in my steps. I feel like everything she slowly but surely falling into places

Firstly I don't have to worry about Carla anymore. My teacher likes me back and might soon be in a relationship with her. Last but not least I have a job and maybe new friend there already.

I still wasn't going to let my guard down so quickly, because everything is happening so fast, I feel something what go wrong in the future. But for now I'm going to bask in all the positive energy around me.

Today is Sunday so it's my lazy day today. I just laid around and read 'The seven husbands of Evelyn Hugo'. Celia deserved better. Evelyn in a way did too. Honestly fuck men. Excuse my french.

Night time soon approach, I checked my phone one last time and saw Nicole wishing my a good night. I smiled at that and wished her back. I literally checked my phone every 5 minutes waiting on a message from her. But this is good enough for me.

I slept with a smile on my face and butterflies in my stomach. I was seeing Nicole tomorrow. And I might have taken a really cute outfit out to impress you know who.

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