LITTLE SECRET

CHAPTER 14

He's engaged? Then why the Hell has he been kissing me all this time? This guy must love to build up my hopes and make them come crashing down once again. I had no idea what to say to him. My anger was flaring; all I wanted to do was slap him as hard as I could across the ce. How could he cheat on his fianc�? Just when I thought everything was going right, something had to stand in the way.

"You're disgusting," I spat and tried to walk to the door, but he pulled me back.

"Wait, you don't understand, just let me explain!" Landon pleaded. What the Hell, why would he lead me on when he was engaged? I was beyond outraged.

"You have one minute, so you better start talking." Just looking at Landon made me want to be sick. I've always hated guys that cheat on their girlfriends and just because he is sexy as Hell, it doesn't make it any better. Technically we aren't dating or hooking up, but we are still kissing and that's not fair to his fianc�, who is no doubt gorgeous. But why would he try and screw around with a seventeen year old when he has a fianc�, it didn't make any sense!

"I'm engaged but I'm not," he rambled. "My parents set up an arranged marriage for me; it usually runs in the family if we don't find our true love by our twenty-fourth birthday. But of course, I didn't meet you before my twenty-fourth birthday so it didn't help me out. But if I can convince my parents that you and I will get married one day then I'll be able to get out of this wedding, even if you don't plan on marrying me. I know I'm talking about this all too soon, considering we haven't even dated yet, but the girl I'm supposed to be marrying is dating other people too, so can you do this for me?"Wow. I didn't know what to think? Did he basically just tell me he loved me? Completely and utterly confused I went over the words in my head. 'My parents set up an arranged married for me; it usually runs in the family if we don't find out true love by our twenty-fourth birthday. But of course, I didn't meet you before my twenty-fourth birthday so it didn't help me out.'

Hmm, definitely seems like he was confessing his love, but I really doubt that he noticed he even said it. I automatically wanted to blurt out I loved him, but it was way too early for that. Something that would have to be put on the back burner for quite some time, the last thing I wanted was for him to run away from me.

I nodded me head slowly, yeah, I could help him out. I wanted to be with him, this was the only way we would be able to be together and possibly get married in the future. Way, way into the future, wait, why the Hell am I even thinking about this? We need to start our relationship first!

"Yeah, wait, do I have to meet your parents?" I asked, my eyes growing wide with horror.

He nodded his head with a bright smile, "Yes, don't worry, they will love you!"

"B-But, I'm shy! How am I going to be able to meet your parents?" I was beyond worried. What would they think when they found out that I'm one of Landon's students? Surely they won't be as supportive as my mother was, or take it as easily as my friends or my brother did. Any other normal mother would have called him a pedophile and set up a restraining order against him. I'm so glad that she's not a regular mom though, she knows my needs, and she knows that I need Landon in my life, just from the way I have talked about him, and from meeting him once.

"You didn't seem too shy when you were basically yelling at me in my classroom," Landon teased, smiling brightly, making my heart beat a million times faster. I don't think he knows what kind of affect he has on me. In some respects I wished that it wasn't such a drastic effect, but then again, I love the thrill he gives me. Just knowing that we aren't supposed to be seeing each other behind closed doors that are outside of the school is such an enticing feeling, that I can't get enough of. Just knowing that only close friends and family know that I am falling for this guy faster than I should, and knowing that it is illegal just triples the effect. I don't think I will ever get rid of the thrill that he bestowed upon me.

"That's because you were being too cocky, and I needed to set you in your place," I teased, although what I said was completely serious. Yes, Landon is sexy as hell when he is overly cocky, but only at some points. Sometimes he just takes it too far, so I have to put him into place, even though it should be the other way around.

"I'm wounded from your horrible words," he half yelled, feigning hurt with his right hand over his heart, his head tilted back with the back of his left hand on his forehead, looking as if he were going to faint.

"Suck it up buttercup. When do I have to meet them?" I asked curiously, I knew that I couldn't go tonight; I mean, look at what I'm wearing! That would make a great first impression. Baggy jogging pants and an oversized t-shirt, that's the way to go!

"How about on Saturday?" he suggested. I nodded my head in approval, I wasn't busy that day, and hopefully my friends will forgive me for not hanging out with them as of lately outside of school. We will have to get together and have a big sleepover. "So, ugh," Landon started looking very nervous.

When Landon didn't continue I encouraged him to go on. "What were you going to say?"

"Will you ugh, will you be my girlfriend?" he said quickly, but I heard every part of it, and couldn't help the radiant smile that appeared on my face. I couldn't say anything, I was still shocked. He really did want me to be his girlfriend? The inside of my body was jumping for joy while the outside of my buddy was stock still."Yes!" I finally managed to shout out. The nervous face was gone, and was now replaced with relief. Yes, as if I would actually deny you. He went to lean in slightly, and I got this funny feeling in me. And it wasn't the usual tingly feeling I get when he is near. Just as he was about to kiss my lips I let out a small sneeze. Oh for the love of God! I can't even kiss my new boyfriend? Not teacher, not friends with benefits, not the man I lust, but finally, boyfriend!

Landon seemed unfazed by the sudden action, but grinned sheepishly, "Sorry I was late to pick you up. Miss. James was talking to me and wouldn't let me leave." His eyebrows were pushed together as if he knew something that I didn't, but I just ignored it. Miss. James is another Physical Education teacher at our school but teaches grades nine and ten, instead of eleven and twelve's like Landon. She is probably around the same age as Landon, and definitely gorgeous, but I didn't let it bother me. He just asked me out, that's got to count for something, right?

"It's okay," I smiled; there was no reason to be mad about what happened earlier in the day. We should be in a happy mood right now. He leaned forward once again to give me a kiss on the lips, and this time I didn't sneeze in his face. It was a nice, soft, and passion filled kiss, that left me begging for more. The tingles and fireworks that coursed through my body were unexplainable, and I wanted to feel them again. I wanted them to be there for the rest of my life.

*

We ended up just getting Chinese take-out again, which seemed to be a habit that we might be getting into, and after dinner Landon turned to me again looking nervous. He had asked me out, told me out being forced in marriage, what else could there be to be nervous about?

"Ugh, Dakota, I got you something," he said with a light blush on his face. My eyes widened, what the Hell?

"Why did you get me something?" I asked confused, I hated when people bought me stuff and I had nothing to return to them.

"I wanted to get you something," he stated with a small smile. "I wasn't going to ask you out and not give you anything if you said yes." I let out a small awe, and he reached into his back pocket and pulled out a long rectangular velvet box that said 'Kay's Jewellers' on it.

I took it tentatively, and looked at him for his permission to open it. He nodded his head with an unsure smile on his face, and I opened it slowly. I gasped when I seen what was inside. There was a silver heart locket with an engraving that said, 'My Heart Belongs to You.' It was gorgeous, but why does he feel the need to buy me things? I'm not a material girl, but I am definitely grateful for him thinking of me in this way.

"Thank you Landon, it's beautiful." He smiled brightly when he found that I liked the gift and gave me a small kiss.

Dirty Little Secret (Student/Teacher Relationship! Completed) - Chapter Fourteen (p.7 of 15)

"Not as beautiful as you."

*

I woke up to the alarm ringing loudly in my ears. Ugh, I hate school sometimes! But at least I get to see Landon. Just the thought of seeing him again after last night put a large smile on my face; he is definitely the cutest guy I have ever met.

My cell phone vibrated on the nightstand beside me, confused as to who it would be at this time in the morning, I opened it slowly, but hurriedly opened it when I seen Landon's name.

Good morning beautiful, have a great day <3 -Landon

I let out an 'aw', and smiled brightly, this was definitely going to make my day ten times better. I had the best boyfriend in the world, and nothing was going to change that.

I had to tell my friends about this, but I'm sure that they will all support me no matter what. Smiling to myself I got ready for today, and smiling in the mirror I seen my blue eyes seemed brighter today, and I looked almost as if I were glowing, no doubt because of the outcome of yesterday. I still couldn't believe it was true. Landon was mine. Not anyone else's, mine. He asked me to be his girlfriend even though he knows it's illegal and we can both get in huge trouble. Just thinking about that must mean that he truly likes me if he's willing to get himself in trouble like that.

The drive to school didn't take very long, and I soon found myself in front of my locker with my friends. They all looked at me with eager faces, wanted to know the latest gossip, considering I texted them before I left my house that I had something important to tell them.

"Where did you get that necklace?" Johannah asked quizzically. My smile brightened, I forgot that he had given me a necklace last night, the day just keeps getting better and better.

"Don't freak out okay, I really need your guys' support," I said carefully and quietly, not wanting anyone to hear anything and them eavesdrop on the rest of the conversation.

"Okay," they chorused, looking even jitterier to know the gossip.

"Well, I have a boyfriend," I stated, talking slowly, waiting for a reaction from them.

"Oh my God, is that why you're glowing?" Natalia screamed.

"Shut up! No one can hear this!" I growled when students turn to look at us curiously. Leave it to Natalia to scream out stuff.

"Sorry," she smiled sheepishly.

"Whatever, anyways, Landon asked me out last night," I whispered. Their eyes widened with shock, and then Johannah and Natalia let out squeals of delight that I had gotten what I wanted, while Johnathon just smiled an encouraging smile. I was so thankful that they were okay with it; I had a bad feeling that they might change their minds about not liking the thought of me dating a teacher. I'm not planning on telling Sarah anytime soon, albeit she will find out when Derek does.

"Oh my God, I'm so happy for you Dakota," Johannah gushed.

"So, how did he do it?" Nat asked excitedly, causing me to smile. I went on to explain everything that had gone on in the previous day like me walking home in the rain and then Landon coming to my house and us telling Derek and Sarah about us liking each other. Then it led to him bringing me to his apartment and talking about him being engaged. That of course earned a gasp and a few foul remarks towards him until I explained the circumstances and then they were all peachy about it.

I had just finished telling my friends the story when my phone vibrated in my pocket. I fished it out quickly to see if it was Landon, but disappointment enveloped me when I seen it wasn't him.

Congratulations about you and Landon! -Jaxson

He told Jaxson? Good, he must be really serious about this. I dismissed myself from my friends so I could go see Landon quickly before class, but brought my books with me so I didn't have to go back and get them when I was done 'talking' to him.

I knocked on the door to make sure there were no other teachers with him, but I heard him and a female talking on the other side, and a few seconds later he told whoever it was to open the door. I opened it up slowly to find Miss. James there with Landon. I didn't want the suspicious part of me to take over, but of course it did, but if anything had happened, Landon masked his facial expressions quite well. He just smiled at me and acted professional."Hey Dakota, is there something I can do for you?"

I looked at him questionably, trying to figure out if I should believe that there is nothing going on here, but decided that I should trust him. He just asked me out yesterday, why would he cheat on me now? It didn't make any sense to me.

"I just wanted some help with the homework from last night, but you're busy, I'll see if you can help me some other time," I lied smoothly, masking my facial expressions as well.

"Oh, its okay sweetie, I was just leaving anyways," Miss. James stated with a sweet smile. I faked one back, but was really thinking, 'you better not be fooling around with my boyfriend, or else.' Of course she didn't understand that, and left with a quick goodbye to Landon and shut the door behind her.

Landon hurriedly went to the door and locked it, before coming back towards me with a smirk on his face. I just stood there with a blank face, hoping he would tell me if there was something going on between the two of them. I wasn't going to be in a relationship where I was cheated on, so he might as well just get it out onto the table.

"Hey babe," he whispered, leaning in to kiss me gently. All thoughts of my previous accusation disappeared at the feeling of his lips on mine. I couldn't help but wrap my arms around his neck, bringing myself closer to him, making sure there was no space between our bodies. Not wanting to push his luck, Landon pulled away and gave me a small peck before pulling his face away completely and grinning widely at me. "I missed you.""I missed you too," I whispered, getting lost in his mesmerising gaze. He looked quite happy whenever he was looking at me, so I took this as a great sign. I know I shouldn't doubt his feelings towards me even if he did ask me out, but I can't help it. Who could blame me from everything that has happened between us?

"That's good, so are you excited about meeting my parents in a few days?" he asked with a smirk on his face. He knew I wasn't excited, I was terrified. I didn't want them to judge me and think that I was just using him so I could get a better grade. I was truly falling for Landon, as much as I didn't want to admit it. It was quite obvious with the emotions that come after being devastated, like how I felt when I found out he was actually engaged. Well forced into engagement.

I gave him a blank stare. "Oh yes, I can't wait to meet your parents and basically get accused of being a user just to get high grades."

He gave me a sympathetic look, "Don't worry babe, if they say anything I'll put them in their place and we will leave, I promise," he stated reassuringly and giving me a loving kiss. I mentally sighed. I could definitely get used to this.

*

"You will have to choose one of the world battles, involving either the U.S or Canada," Landon stated to the class. "Once you have chosen a topic, come and set up a time with me and we will meet to discuss the topic to make sure you have a good understanding of it. You will have to create a six paragraph essay about it, containing the dates that it started and ended, what happened, how many people died, who was involved, and so on. Make sure you choose your topics quickly because this will be due on next Thursday, which is a week from today."

Some of the class groaned, but most of them murmured to their friends with excitement. Of course this wasn't a compulsory course in grade twelve, most took it for an easy credit, but then there are people like me that took it for the fact that I am in love with History. My great grandpa fought in World War One on Canada's side. He made it back safely, much to my great grandma's relief, but suffered from a bad case of trench foot as my grandfather tells me.

"Do you have any questions?" Landon asked, bringing me back from my wool-gather about how awful my great grandfather would have felt suffering such a wretched thing. "Yes, Serenity..."

To my surprise she actually had a good question. "Can we have the same battles as other people?"

Landon shook his head, "No, that's another thing I forgot to mention. Choose your battles quickly because I don't want any cheating, and I definitely don't want to read about the same battle over and over again, so the first one to come to me with the battle is the one that get's it." A groan escaped my lips without my consent; I really needed to make that meeting, because I didn't want anyone getting the Battle of Vimy Ridge before me.

"Is there a problem, Miss. Spence?" Landon questioned, smirking at me. My face heated up with embarrassment, why did I even groan? What the Hell is wrong with me.

The tone sounded before I could even answer, and silently thanked God. I didn't even know what I would have said. I gathered my books quickly so I could head to my locker before English class. I, of course, was the last one in the room, when Landon stopped me, and checked the room one more time before pulling me in a soft, but short kiss. My lips and body tingled from his touch, and I wondered if it was ever going to go away with time. I was praying that it wasn't.

"What battle did you want? I'll sign it up right now," he asked lovingly, stroking my hair out of my face.

"The Battle of Vimy Ridge," I answered. He looked at me questionably, but didn't argue and nodded.

"Okay beautiful, I'll see you in P.E," he smirked.

"Bye," I stated. I left, but not before one more kiss to fill my needs for the rest of the day till after school.

*

The day was uneventful, and I found my body craving my boyfriends touch, and tender kisses. I would never tell him that though, it's quite embarrassing if you think about it. Yeah, I've been craving your touch and wanting you to kiss me all day, can you fulfill my needs now. I mentally rolled my eyes at my stupid thoughts."Okay, you guys' can go get changed!" Landon called out to all of us, and we all departed, the girls going in one changing area, and the boys in the other. For grades nine and ten there are strictly boys classes, and girls classes, but when you get to grades eleven and twelve, they have co-ed, which is great so the girls don't have to set up anything and let the muscular guys do it.

I pulled my phone out to check for unread messages, there were a few from my friends, and I replied quickly before I opened a new text message to send to Landon.

Hey, are you doing anything tonight? -Dakota

It took quite a while before I got a text message back, which had completely confused me, but I read it anyways.

Yes, I can't hang out, but I'll see you tomorrow during school -Landon

I furrowed my eyebrows, he asks me to be his girlfriend and he can't even hang out with me? I'm definitely not the clingy type, but I do tend to hold suspicion and my gut is telling me that something is going on with him; I just don't know what it is yet. I'm praying to God it isn't anything bad, but I guess we will just have to wait and see.

Whatever -Dakota

This time however, he replied almost instantly.

What's wrong? :( -LandonI didn't answer him, albeit I knew that I was over reacting and it was probably nothing, but why didn't he just tell me what he was doing? He could have told me the reason why he couldn't hang out with me. The tone sounded and I hurried to my car. I thanked God, once again, that Derek's car got out of the shop yesterday and I now had my own vehicle to drive once again.

Dakota, what's wrong? -Landon

He sent me another message when I had just finished pulling out of the student parking lot. I know I shouldn't text and drive, but I didn't anyways.

I'm driving, bye -Dakota

I don't know why I was being so rude and over reacting so much, but I just wouldn't be able to handle it if he were really cheating on me. When you first get together with someone you're supposed to be ecstatic that you're dating them, but then there is me that has to worry about being cheated on and it hasn't even been a full day.