"I hate this time of the year" I sigh as I continue my drive to school. As expected like everyone does, right after Halloween, the Christmas decorations come into light. November has barely started. Does anyone remember that Thanksgiving is before Christmas? I roll my eyes as I pass by the 9th house with Christmas decorations.

I pull into the parking lot of my school. My eyes land on the brunette getting out of her car just feet away. I smile as I watch her gather her things. How does she leave 20 minutes before me and I still get the liberty of seeing her so early. I quickly get out of the car and lock it before heading her way.

I sneak my way behind her. "Good morning Ms. Howard" I say with a smile. The brunette jumps and turns towards me. "Good morning to you too Casey. You mind giving me a hand?" she questions. I shaky my head. She smiles and opens her trunk, exposing two boxes of paperwork. "What's this for?" I question as I grab one.

"The Mid year test is coming up for the entire school. These are study packets for my students going over everything we've covered this year and a little from last year as well."

I nod my head. I was a little annoyed at the realization that we'd have to take the Mid Year test in a week or so, followed behind Mid terms. Some teachers always give you a project and a test. I'm telling you teachers are literal Demons. My eyes meet Kathryn's warm brown eyes. Okay, some teachers are demons. This one is an angel.

Kathryn closes her trunk and locks her door before heading towards the school building. I follow behind her, gathering eyes from everyone as we get closer to the entrance. I ignore the onlookers and continue following behind the beauty in front of me. Eventually we make it to her classroom.

"Thank you for the help, I'll pay you back. Lunch on me" Kathryn offers as she sets the box down. I place the one in my hands on the ground next to her desk. My eyes meet hers. I stand and meet her height. "I wish I could kiss you instead" I flirt.

Kathryn smiles. But she doesn't say anything. "I guess that's my cue. I should go" I spit awkwardly. I wave at the woman before walking away.

I find my friends by my locker and make way to them. "Look who decided to join us" Duke spits. I eye them in confusion. "Uh, yeah. I always do. Are we going to get breakfast or what?"

Edwin eyes me cautiously before we head towards the cafeteria and away from my biggest secret. But there was nothing wrong about our relationship. Yet. We both knew we liked each other but neither of us are ready for a relationship. And we only kissed. So we're totally still legal. In a way.

"So, Cass and I were thinking for Christmas we could go to the cabin in Utah" Edwin spits grabbing my attention. I roll my eyes, not really interested in their relationship. "Do whatever you guys want" I spit sort of annoyed.

"Well that's the thing. We kind of wanted you to tag along and maybe Diana so you won't feel like a third wheel."

I eye the brunette. He wasn't serious was he. "Diana already said she was okay with it. Plus her boyfriend is going to Vermont for the holidays."

I sigh and shake my head. Like always, I'm the last to find out about something. I honestly didn't feel like leaving. Mainly because of a certain next door neighbor. I didn't know what she was doing for the holidays but I definitely wanted to see her if it were possible. "I'll think about it" I reply.

I ignore the boy for the rest of breakfast time, not really wanting to go into details about anything. Once the bell rings, I'm the first in our group to leave. I head towards my first period class. My mind running wild with thoughts of Kathryn. I stop near the restrooms that were on the same hallway of my classroom.

Skip. Or go to class. I shake my head, this was unlike me. I wasn't a person who usually wanted to skip class. My education was always important to me. I guess today is just one of those days.

I rush into the restroom before anyone can notice me. I lock myself into one of the stalls and wait for the bell to ring.

3 minutes later the annoying sound to start of the day is heard. At this point everyone should be in class. But I knew my school and I definitely knew teenagers. They'd skip in broad daylight and tell someone they had to finish work in another class.

And teachers are stupid enough to believe it. Idiots. I wait a minute or two longer before exiting the stall. Immediately the automatic toilet flushes causing me to cringe and pretend I had just finished using the restroom.

Once I know I'm in the clear I exit the restroom. I check my surroundings before heading towards a very familiar hallway. "Kings, why are you in the hallway?" I hear and tense up. I turn my head only to find Edwin making his way towards me. I flick the boy off and push him once he meets my side.

"I'm just walking around... I didn't feel like going to class today" I answer honestly. I glance at him, finally realizing he wasn't in class either. "What about you? Doing your daily dosage of skipping as well?"

The brunette shakes his head. "There was a test in Ms. Howard's class I didn't finish so I was going now because my first period is Band."

I nod my head. Just where I was headed. "I'll go with you. Might even help you cheat" I joke as we turn down the hallway. Edwin chuckles. "So are you going to tell me what happened Saturday and why you disappeared?"

I shrug my shoulders, "I would but I feel like I shouldn't tell you for another 11 months" I say being slightly petty. Edwin rolls his eyes. "You know, I'm sorry. I really am Case. It was awkward enough when I found out Cass and I liked each other. There were so many times we wanted to tell you but you kept going through things and I felt like extra drama wasn't worth it."

"You and Cass aren't drama. You guys are my life along with my dad. I just, I wished you guys would've told me sooner."

We finally make it to Kathryn's door. I knock. "I think I like Ms. Howard" I spit out quickly before the door opens. I notice Edwin's eyes on me as Ms. Howard and I come eye to eye. She frowns in confusion. "You two should be in class, not at my door."

I glance at Edwin, who was speechless. "I have a class to get to, you guys" Kathryn spits sternly, sort of turning me on as well. "I was coming to take my test from last class since I have Band this period" Edwin speaks up. Ms. Howard allows him into the classroom and her pretty brown eyes land on me in question.

"Me? Oh just skipping class because I wanted to..." I pause and glance around before leaning in, "I wanted to see you again."

The woman blushes, "Ms. Kings that's not a good excuse. You need to get to class."

"Ms. Howard seeing as I passed this class well the AP course of it last year with flying colors, I was wondering if I could act as a Teacher's assistant. My teacher's wouldn't know I'm here because I'll be hiding out in here all day."

Once again, I found myself eyeing her curvaceous figure. This woman was going to be the death of me. Kathryn frowns. She lets me into the classroom, though she knew this was wrong. Edwin eyes me from a seat at the back of the classroom. I pull up a chair and take a seat next to Kathryn's desk.

She continues her lesson.

- - - - -

"I don't ever want to skip class and be a teacher's assistant. Teenagers are so fucking bad" I complain as 4th period begins. Ms. Howard frowns at my language.

"Aren't you a teenager?"

I roll my eyes, "I'm a different case. I'm more mature than other teens. Mentally I'm 24."

"You know the law doesn't care what age you are in the head. To the law and other teachers you are 18, still a teenager who needs to find her footing in life."

I smirk and roll my eyes at the beauty. "I want to find my footing in your life instead" I flirt. I immediately regret as it slips past my lips. I look away from Kathryn in order to avoid eye contact. Why the hell did I just say that?

We sit in silence for a few seconds before my phone interrupts. I fish my phone from my pocket, noticing the incoming call was Alice. I sigh as I notice Ms. Howard's attempt on being subtle. I set my phone down on the table and watch it ring. Kathryn frowns, "Are you just going to watch it ring?"

I nod my head. "I don't know what to tell her. She's more than likely looking to hook up" I admit. I glance at the brunette beside me who turns her head the opposite way. "I don't know how to break the news to them that I don't want to sleep around anymore."

"You don't have to stop because of me" she says.

I nod my head, "I do. I have respect for you. I'm not the kind of person to sleep around when I'm trying to date someone. Especially when she looks like this."

The woman blushes. "You won't get the same pleasure from me like you do from them."

"Kathryn, when we start dating, I want to do it right. I don't need or want our relationship to be built on sexual tensions. I want us to date because we genuinely like each other for more than looks and sex. I don't know, I just feel like you're different from everyone else."

"There are certain reasons we shouldn't hang out during school hours" the woman chuckles as she places her pen down. She eyes me.

"What are the reasons?" I tease. I sit up in my chair and turn half of my body towards her, truly interested in her answer. Our knees touch, causing the woman to glance down nervously before her eyes meet mine. This woman is so damn beautiful. I bite my lip. I want to kiss her. She looks so perfect.

Kathryn's eyes land on my lips. "I think you already know one of them" she sighs. I nod my head as my eyes trail down to her plump pink lips. Was it worth the risk? I glance behind her, towards the closed door. Everyone should be in class now. We were good. And if someone was coming, we'd hear them.

I place my hands on the woman's knees, turning her to face me. Without much thought or hesitation, I lean in. Teasingly, my lips land on her chin instead of her desired place. The woman groans. I feel her slender fingers under my chin, guiding me to her lips. I can't help but to smile into the kiss.

Her warm and soft lips please me so many ways, that it ought to be a crime. I squeeze her thighs as I lean in closer. I moan softly into the kiss as she deepens it. Our tongues dance in pure bliss. I feel like I'm in a dream. This heavenly feeling can't be real. I feel her fingers run down my chin then to the back of my neck pulling me in, as if I wasn't close enough. Her chair scoots closer towards me.

With her legs in between mine, we sat in her classroom lip locked as if we had no care in the world. And quite frankly I didn't. If I could, I would sit here kissing her for the rest of my life. I pull back, taking her bottom lip in between my teeth. Before I could let go and take a breather, Kathryn is already pulling me back in.

I feel her gently move her hand up and into my kinks. I smile as she gently messages my head as we kiss. Eventually we pull away, in order to breath. My eyes open to find her piercing brown eyes already staring at me. "That's why we shouldn't hang out during school hours."

I shrug my shoulders, "I was totally fine with it, was there someone you didn't like?" I question teasingly. "Casey my job is at stake here. I enjoy your company and your kisses but you're still a student and even though you're an adult people would still say I'm taking advantage of you."

"You're right. I'm sorry, I guess I got carried away. I don't want you to get fired, so I'll behave."

The woman chuckles and nods her head. Her eyes remain on me though. "Maybe just one more kiss" she says shyly. I laugh and nod my head bringing my lips to hers. Her lips could be the death of me if I'm not careful.