-Xavier's POV

"I could kill you right now.." I grumble walking back into my house.

"I'm sorry man-"

"For what, checking her out or coming back at the most opportune time?" I ask glaring at him.

"Hey, the cough was not intentional. I was not expecting to walk in to a heated moment." I rolled my eyes. "Where did she go?"

I smile thinking about what just happened. How she looked standing in the water. She reminded me of a fairy. Her long legs glistening from the water. The way her dress danced around her thighs. Her contagious smile and her hair whipping in the wind. Her holding my hand just made me feel so alive...

"She ran down the beach."

"Why are you smiling?" He asked staring at me. I shake my head and return to my emotionless face. "I wouldn't have believed it if I didn't see it with my own eyes."

"What are you talking about?"

"Luca." I raise my chin and scratch it realizing he is referring to my son's behavior. "She didn't even have to say anything and he ate a salad. He was smiling and giggling the entire time she was here."

"I know."

"Your screwed." He smugly smiles at me. I glare at him which just makes him chuckle.

"Where is my son?"

"He is in his room getting ready for bed. He's excited for school tomorrow." Now it was my turn to smirk at him. "I wonder why."

-Heather's POV

Running is the most freedom I have ever felt. I love the adrenaline rush. The way I feel if I just push myself a little harder, I can fly. I keep running down the beach feeling the sand squish under my feet. My hair whipping around me while I press forward.

I arrive back at my home with a big smile on my face. I walk in to find Cami passed out on the couch with a bowl of popcorn. I giggle walking to my room. I take a quick shower and dive into my duvet allowing the sleep to take over.

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"You must be Miss Drake!" The Dean in front of me reaches out to shake my hand. I arrived at school early to confirm my classroom was ready and now I was getting my chalkboard prepared.

"I prefer being called Miss Heather." I say shaking his hand firmly.

"Miss Heather it is. I am Dean Talson." He is a tall man roughly in his 40's. He is well built and has dark brown hair with soft brown eyes. I smile at him. "I wanted to let you know that there has been a small change to your class roster. It appears Miss Sampson will be moving so she will not be in your class so to make the classes even I have moved Mr. Sanford to your class." My eyes widen hearing that name.

"Luca Sanford?" I ask to confirm my suspicions.

"Yes, do you know him?" I nod my head but get into my own thoughts. That man!!! "The children should be arriving soon, welcome to the school and please let me know if you need anything."

He bows and begins to walk out. I turn my attention back to the board and let my thoughts whirl around. How did he get Luca in my class? Why was he staring at me so intently last night? Can I afford to get close to them?

"Good Morning Miss Heather." I snap my head towards the door to see kids filing into my classroom and Leo standing at the door. I walk over to him while Luca comes running to me and hugs my leg before rushing off to a chair. I smile at him and give Leo a small hug.

"Good to see you again too Leo." He pats my back and I release him.

"Mr. Sandford wanted to see you today however he had a meeting he had to get to."

"Okkaaayy." I am confused, why did Leo need to tell me that? I shake out of my thoughts and tell Leo I have to get to class. He nods and bows out of the room. I return to where I was standing and introduce myself.

The class goes by smoothly for the most part. Most of the kids were excellent with only a few exceptions. Luca behaved exceptionally unless I was giving another boy more attention and then he would act like he needed my help to get my attention. I found it rather cute. At the end of the day, I was exhausted however happy. Leo came by at the end of the day and picked up Luca.

"Miss Heather, do you have a ride home?" He ask before walking out of the class.

"I will get a cab Leo, Thank-"

"Miss Heather, I was instructed to give you a ride home if you did not have a ride." I tilt my head at him. "Mr. Sanford ma'm."

I roll my eyes at his answer packing up my bag. "Then let Mr. Sanford know I have a ride."

"Angel, please?" Luca looks at me with a pout. I huff and put on a gentle smile for him.

"Luca, I will see you tomorrow okay? I have things I need to finish up here." He puts his head down and nods at me. I look to Leo who looks like he is trying to solve a riddle.

I turn around and begin picking up my desk. I hear my classroom door shut so I turn around to see they have left. I walk around each of the desk to collect their works. I bump into one of the desk and the paperwork goes everywhere on the floor. I lean over to pick them up when the classroom door opens. I continue picking up the paperwork thinking the Dean has just come in until a familiar hand reaches beside mine to pick up the paperwork.

"Mr. Sanford what are you doing here?" I stand up abruptly. He gently stands up as well and hands me the papers.

"Leo informed me you are refusing a ride. I was waiting in the car." He takes a step towards me.

"He was confused. I told him I had a ride." I shake my head and walk back up to my desk setting the paperwork on it. I can feel him standing behind me.

"Why are refusing me Miss Drake?" He whispers in my ear. I feel him put his hands on my sides enlightening a fire on my skin. I have to brace my hands on my desk. His breathing on the side of my neck erupts goosebumps on my skin. I feel him lean his head towards my neck and inhale deeply. "Miss Drake, please allow me to give you a ride home." He says huskily still against my neck.

I shudder with him so close to me. I can feel his smirk on my skin. He turns me around and wraps his arms around my waist. I hold his shoulder's and look into his eyes. He is looking back and forth between my eyes and lips causing me to bite my lip. He groans and closes his eyes. He uses his thumb and gently pulls my lower lip out from my teeth.

"Please don't tempt me Miss Drake." He kisses my cheek causing me to feel my blood to travel to my face.

"Mr. Sanford, I am your son's teacher... Please don't-"

I can't finish my sentence as I feel his lips smash into mine. He begins moving his lips expertly against mine and I can feel my resolve. I begin kissing him back with just as much passion. I fist my hands on his jacket pulling him closer to me as his hand grip my sides tightly. He press one of his hands to the back of my neck further deepening the kiss. I moan in his response and feel him travel his hand down to my ass. He groans when I thread my fingers through his hair and gently tug on it. I have never felt so much heat, passion... need.

Knock knock knock