My Guardian Angel

Chapter 2

English wasn’t helping with the thought that my best friend was going after our new teacher. It was upsetting me. Why did it bother me so much? It’s not as if I know him or anything, but the thought of him being with someone else was upsetting me badly.

When the bell rang I got nervous as I walked to History class. When I walked into class I felt myself relax and my mind clearing. It felt like someone just took all my worries away. I smiled at myself at that comment. It is the same feeling I get when I’m worried or stressed. It’s like someone can see into my soul and remove all the negative energy. It feels like the same comforting presence that’s always seen there.

I have always felt that someone was watching over me. I remember a certain man that I have seen ever since I can remember. I feel a bond with this man yet I don’t know who he is. I have seen him in my dreams and in my life, but every time I try to imagine him I can’t figure out who or what he is.

It is very confusing for me, but in my heart I know he is only there to protect me. The only problem is that I don’t know from what or who he was protecting me from.

I settled into a seat in the back of the class and waited for the teacher to arrive. I waited in silence. The second bell went off and then he strode into the room. He was handsome. I have never seen a man with no flaws, ever. This man was perfect. He has short dark brown hair that almost looks black with eyes that looked into your soul. I have never seen such blue eyes in my entire existence. He is tall and he has a nice build. I couldn’t see if he had muscles, but I bet he did. He was wearing a suit with a turquoise button up shirt and a black tie. He has big hands but they looked so gentle. Everything about him was perfect.

I was staring at him like all the other girls when my eyes caught his. I froze in my seat. He stared back into my eyes. It felt like he could see into my soul with his gaze. I broke the eye contact first. He gave me a half grin and looked away. I blushed when he looked away.

Why was he looking at me?

No guy has ever looked at me like that, especially a teacher.

I kept my gaze on my books and I tried my best to pay attention. His voice was like music that that was being played. He had an effect on everyone in class. All of the students were drawn to his beauty.

When the bell rang I couldn’t get out of the class fast enough. I needed fresh air to clear my head. No one has ever gotten to me like this and he was a teacher. I felt embarrassed for the way I was acting. I have never been interested in boys. School always came first.

The rest of the day went by in a blur. I kept thinking about my new teacher and the effect he had n me. I have never wanted to touch anyone as much as I wanted to touch my teacher. It was insane!

When the final bell rang I was relieved that this day was finally over. I walked to the school library and picked the desk next to the window. I got out my mathematics text book and stared at the page. I couldn’t concentrate on anything. My mind kept on going to History class. He looked so familiar. I just wished I knew his name. Teachers only tell you their surnames and I knew his surname was Santana.

At four I walked back to my car where Aaron was waiting for me.

‘There you are! I was starting to get worried about you.’

‘I’m sorry Aaron. I didn’t think it was so late already. I must have lost track of time.’ I did. I sat in the library and kept on seeing my History teacher’s eyes on me and smiling at my reaction, but I couldn’t tell my brother that. I couldn’t tell anyone about this. It is against school policy. I could get him in trouble or worse, fired. I just have to forget about him.

It is not like he feels the same about me. He is a grown man and I’m still a child in his eyes.

‘It’s not like you to be late for anything. Are you okay? Did something happen to you? I saw you at lunch today and you didn’t look like yourself.’ He stared at me and waited patiently for an explanation, but what was the explanation for my behavior today? I acted like a fool all because of a teacher I didn’t even know. And if Aaron picked it up that means that all my classmates and teachers noticed it too. Great!

‘I just had a hard day Aaron. I just need some sleep. I haven’t been getting a lot of it lately.’

‘Yeah we have noticed that, but after this morning I thought everything was fine and now I’m not so sure.’ He was looking concerned and didn’t make eye contact with me. What was going on?

‘I said I was fine. I was just… distracted that’s all.’

I turned away and walked to open my door when I remembered something and stopped. I turned to Aaron. ‘Wait, you said we.’

His eyes got big as if he said something he shouldn’t have said. Then I knew something was going on and my parents were involved. ‘What’s going on? Don’t lie to me. Just tell me!’ I shouted at him. I was furious! They were discussing me behind my back at home.

‘Mom and dad have been talking about your behavior and they got me involved to keep an eye on you.’

‘They what? I can’t believe this!’

That answer just shot through a nerve. I couldn’t breathe. I jumped into my car and sped away. I didn’t know where I was going, but I definitely wasn’t going home.