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CHAPTER 4

I reach home and just die out on the sofa. There's no one at home. Mom's at work and dad's probably out and John, my little brother, is at his extra classes. John's in high school and he's a sports kid.

He's kinda smart but bad with grades. He's always hanging around with his friends, mainly guys older than him. I don't even know if he's into girls, he's never spoken about it to me. Maybe I should do a little spying...

I exhale out loud. What a long, tiring, annoying and... exciting day? As I lay staring at the ceiling, I cannot help but think of today and Nathan. Damn! He looked so hot even yelling at me and I can't hold back my smile.

I am clearly smitten by him, his sexy face, his hot body, his mysterious tattoo, his sexy voice, his tousled hair, his... everything! Everything about him is just perfect!  The more I think about him, the faster my heart beats! Then realization hits me hard. I am falling for him... Falling hard!

"Shit! This can't happen. It just can't. Firstly, he's my teacher"- my super hot teacher, my conscience reminds me. I start yelling at myself, like that's even possible. But in my case it certainly is, cause I talk to myself a lot. I know it sounds weird but I consider myself as my all-time best friend! The one I talk to when I need somebody to lend a ear to me or when I have to vent out.

"He is hot, hot indeed, can't deny that. But it's not possible, right?" I ask out loud.

"He's my teacher and the bigger problem is that he definitely doesn't think of me that way. I mean, I'm not one of those hot and sexy, to-die-for kind of a girl. He's hot and the only guy around in a place filled with hot, rich and beautiful girls! He doesn't even see me as anything beyond a student. He wouldn't even notice me if I were not his student!" That thought hurt. It hurt to think that I didn't even classify to be worth checking out to a hot guy like him. It made me feel terrible... Like I'm not even worth a second glance.

Sighing, I decide to take a shower. I head upstairs and enter the room and thin- Fuck! The sight befuddles me.

My room's a complete mess. Clothes are all over the mirror, dresser, bed, floor, practically everywhere! Mom always yelled at me for not keeping my room clean and organized. She's a cleanliness freak and I'm just the opposite. I like messy. Now since she isn't around I have no choice, but to clean up! I start picking up dresses and towels from the floor and shoving it into the cupboard, taking all those jewelry and watches and putting them away in boxes. After about 15 minutes, I am finally done with it! Now, I am even more exhausted. I crave a shower now more than ever.

I slide into the tub and let the warm water caress my skin. It feels so nice. It eases the tension in my muscles and I feel less exhausted and crappy. Once I'm done, I get out, dry myself and put on a white cute-panda top, pajama pants and a sweater. I walk downstairs to get something to eat and spot John. When did he return? And is that my snacks in his hands? How dare he? He knows I don't like sharing!

I run up to him and snatch it away.

"What the hell Amy?" He yells.

"That's mine I believe, John." I state with a straight face.

"Mom said we share!" He protests.

"Nah uh! It's mine and you can't have it." I stick my tongue out at him and plop down on the couch. He frowns and walks way, into the kitchen. I settle down, readying myself for a 'FRIENDS' marathon. After some time, John joins me and we cuddle on the couch watching TV until... we both fall asleep.

"Amy! John! Get up you two." I slowly wake up, irritated by somebody yelling at the top of their voice. I wince as lights hit my eyes and struggle to open them fully. Finally, I open my eyes and stare into my mom's eyes? Why? Cause she's hovering just above my head!

"Mom!! What the he-"

"Amy! Stop swearing." She cuts me off.

"That's not swearing mom! It's a normal word, but anyways how was your day?" I get up and kiss her on the cheeks.

"Just the usual, tired. I'm gonna get a shower and can you set up dinner?" She asks, her eyes almost pleading.

"Okay mom." With that I head in to the kitchen to get the food. I put pasta into the oven and also some pizza. I set the timer and get the plates. Once it's done, I walk into the hall and see John still asleep. Immediately, I kick him hard.

"Wake up sleepyhead! Dinner's ready." I force a smile, trying hard to control from laughing my ass off.

"Amy! You can talk, you know. You don't have to kick." He whines with a sleepy face.

"So says Mr Tough Guy! Come on, grow up kiddo." I tease him playfully, and stop once mom walks down the stairs.

A knock on the door startles us. We look at each other and the knock repeats. Mom finally walks up to the door and opens it. Dad, and by the looks of it, a very drunk dad. Not again...

This is something that I got used to but hate every second of. Mom's going to get angry asking for an explanation and dad will try but fail, miserably, and they both will end up yelling at each other and finally, go to bed upset.  At first, we tried to help them but decided against it after our repeated experiences. I feel like they have to do it themselves, vent it out and try to deal with it.

"Listen... I can explain. It was this p-" Dad starts rambling in a drunk-tone. Bad idea dad!  But mom cuts him off.

"I don't care. I'm just sick and tired of trying to put up with all this crap of yours. You're done for, and now with your behavior and the way you treat me, I'm scared for John! I hope to death, he doesn't turn out like you. I'd rather die than live to see that day..." She trails off, her voice breaking. She's always worried for John. She doesn't want him to turn alcoholic or jobless like dad and that's why she presses on his studies. She's worried and it's clearly normal seeing how irresponsible dad is, but I've had enough drama for a day and my head hurts like crazy.

"Mom! Let's just go eat dinner and then you guys can continue this in your room. Please, look at him." I gesture to John. She glances at him and nods. She doesn't want John to get influenced by all this shit as he's pretty sensitive when it comes to mom.

So she walks off into the kitchen and I follow her. We set the plates and begin eating. The air is filled with an awkward, tense silence which gets suffocating.

"John, how's the new football team?" I ask, shoving a spoon full of pasta into my mouth. He's just gotten into it.

"It's kinda nice. They're all big guys and they're sweet to me. I'm having a lot of fun." He smilingly chirps. The rest of dinner goes by with him and me talking about stuff. Dad and mom just eat. Looks like they're gonna have a long night!

After dinner, I run upstairs to my room to jump into bed. I check my phone to see if I got any new texts. 2new messages.

I open it to see that one's from Natty. I hurriedly open it, not bothering to check the other one.

Amyy! Reached home!? Listen, I ain't coming tomorrow OK! So see ya the next day. Bye ams. Sleep like a baby :*

I open my message screen and started typing.

Hey babes! Yes I did... Sry 4got to text! BTW y u not coming !? :/ U alright!? Don't tell me its some assignment!!? Nerd bitch xD! Haha. Me gonna sleep my arse off...

I send the text and start laughing, picturing Nat's reaction when she sees the text. Then I check the second message. It was from Lin.

Hey Amy! Hope you reached. How was the detention!? Did you manage to piss him off any more than he already is? Hope this was the last.

I start typing a reply when something strikes me. Piss him more... 'Imposition of everything that we have done in class today should be on my table before class starts tomorrow.'  Oh freak! How can I forget, again? I'm such an idiot! I look at the clock and realize it's almost bed time. Great! Now I have to stay up all night! So much for mocking Nats. Sarcasm and unexpected definitely have weird plans for me.

I start typing a reply.

Thanks for reminding. Gotta go. Imposition :( see ya tomo. Gn!

New text. Natty!

Shut up Ams -_-
Cousins coming over. Anyways sleep your arse off. Not gonna bug ya. Goodnight Ams! :*

I mentally curse myself for saying that to her. Who's laughing now!? A voice in my head mocks. Groaning,  start typing a reply.

Natty! I have good news for you :(
I have imposition due morning and with the speed I write, I'm definitely gonna be awake all night! :/
Sleep like there's no tomorrow bitch! Bye :/ :(

With that I throw my phone away, and get my books out. I sit down on the bed, put on my headphones playing a random song and start writing...

4AM

*tininkk tininkkk tinieee*

I wake up startled by some noise. As my eyes flutter open, I realize that I'd dozed off a few hours ago as I was in a deep slumber when I woke up. Filled with frustration, I start searching for the source of that ear-piercing noise. I see lights flashing on the table. I drag myself to the table and groan when I see it.

John's phone! That idiot forgot it in my room, but why this early!? He never wakes up early to study or do anything for that matter.

I walk out of my room and head downstairs as he sleeps on the couch in the living room. I see him sleeping like a baby, sprawled out fully on the couch, eyes half shut, hair messed up, drooling and I hear faint snoring as well. I can't help but smile. He looks cute this way, and way less annoying as well. I walk up to him, climb on to him and start tickling him. I know its not the ideal way to wake someone up but that's how I do it, especially to John.

"Whayt yaa dann Amyy? Geey offf meeee!" He sleepily mutters. I start laughing my ass off as it makes no sense.

"What!? Get up sleepyhead, and what's with the early alarm!?" I blurt between laughs.

"Alarm!? What!? My phone!? Amy give it back!" He yells, snatching away his phone forcefully.

"Shut up idiot! You left it in my room! By the way, what's the alarm for!?" I inquire, curiously. He's not an early riser, so there must be something.

He grabs his phone, checks it out and starts giggling, a very goofy one at that. I frown clearly confused of what's going on.

"Amy, y-you know how I m-make a lot of mistakes with my phone, for instance, t-time. The last t-" He mutters amidst giggles, but I cut him off as my face lights up in realisation and my eyes widen.

Oh my god! This idiot.

"Don't tell me it's the am-pm thing again. I swear I'll kill you!!!" I shout out, shock and annoyance playing on my face.

"I-I set it for football practice after class." He grins sheepishly. I mentally slap myself.

"What an A-class idiot! I woke up aghhh..." I punch him on the chest and glare when he clutches it, blocking me off.

"I'm sorry Ams! Now let me sleep!" With that, he pulls the blanket over his head and snores off. Seriously? I mutter swears and run upstairs, peeking into my parents' room on the way and find them fast asleep.

I decide to sleep again, but cross that out once I see my books on the bed. I haven't finished my work. Crap! He's gonna kill me. Groaning, I walk to the bathroom to brush and freshen up. Once done with that, I start writing again until dawn...

A FEW HOURS LATER

Currently standing at the gates of college waiting for Natty, as I reached way earlier today. I spot her coming from a distance. She's sort of short, slightly chubby with pale skin and curly golden brown hair. It suits her perfectly, giving her a fairy-like look. As she walks towards me, I do a quick once-over. She's dressed in cargo pants, a white tank top and a purple hoodie with purple sneakers and hair in a high pony. She looks damn pretty. She runs up to me and hug her. I even peck her cheeks, only for her to hit me in the arm.

"Amy! Don't do that. Guys could think we're lesbians." She says with a straight face. I just chuckle in response and we walk off to the cafeteria to grab some coffee before class starts.

"Hey Ams! Hey Nat!" Pipes Jack. He's always cheerful, be it at dawn or dusk. I am envious of his spirit, but it suits his personality.

"Hey Jack!" Both me and Natty greet him with a smile.

"What can I get you two pretty girls?" He asks with a smirk.

"Quit flirting with us Jack! Two coffees and chocolate chip cookies,  please." I playfully slap him, giggling. He gives our order and we walk to a table. Students are just entering the cafeteria as it's still early, but classes are about to begin shortly.

As we are about to sit down,

"Oh shit! Imposition! Math! Mr Nathan! Class! Screwed!" I just start yelling out random words, making no sense and garnering all the unwanted attention.

"Amy! Relax... What's wrong with ya!? Why you f- Oh wait!" Her mouth forms an 'O' as realization hits her. "It's about the math imposition, isn't it!?" She asks with a resigned sigh.

"Yeah." I reply, running a hundred scenarios through my head." I gotta go. Bye Natty." I wave and hurriedly ran out. I pace through the corridors and up the stairs, panting when I reach the teacher's room. I peek in, my insides a bundle of nerves. Undoubtedly, he's standing there, his back facing me and he's... Alone.

"Uh... Excuse me sir, may I come in?" I ask nervously.

He doesn't even bother turning around, ignoring my presence.

"Miss Ross, I believe you're here with what I care to see." He states coldly.

"Yes sir." I mumble. I notice a slight movement, as he twists a few degrees and his eyes, on my face.

"Get in." He orders.

I feel a wierd tension in the room as I enter, and slowly glancing up, I take his look in. He's dressed in a black shirt, jeans and shoes. His hair wet from a shower and his eyes sparkling despite his cold expression. It speaks something else, contradicting his stance. I swallow hard and walk up to him, stopping almost few feet away. I can smell his scent. Shower gel, cologne and coffee. Yum! My head clouds with a foam, sweet and intoxicating, blinding my senses and judgement.

'What the hell am I even doing? He's my godamn teacher,' I yell at my messed up mind.

I hand it over to him and he examines it carefully. His eyes focused on my book and eyebrows knit together in concentration makes him look so hot, the nerd-guy hot! My eyes wander down to his lips. Oh, it looks so soft. Full, pink lips that look so kissable- my thoughts are interrupted by his words.

"Huh... Looks like somebody's turning a good kid, but I hope you don't repeat this again. I will not entertain it. You may go now." He says in casual tone, no trace of the earlier coldness.

As I turn around to leave, he speaks up again.

"Amy, I hope you remember the detention and yeah, I hate students who make me wait!" He says and finally... winks!? What? Wait! He called me Amy! Not Miss Ross, but Amy! My name sounded so different in his sexy voice.

My mind set out on a journey of itself, losing itself in the comforting ring of my name in his sexy voice. His wink puzzles me, setting up a frenzy of knots in the pit of my stomach and a confused look on my face.

I nod and head out, but halt when I hear something that makes me blush red.

"Looks like we're gonna have some  'hot' fun today!"

It's a whisper but nevertheless.

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