The Teacher and Me

Alisters Party

By the time we got to Alisters house and finished setting up it was around 3pm. I texted Blake the address and settled in for what could be an interesting night. The girls were the first to arrive, Tabby, Monique and Red. Well her name is Charlotte but she has super red hair so we all just call her Red. They are all paramedics from work and ironically all single. I wonder why Alister invited them again. It wasnt until about 530pm that Blake, Adam and Connor arrived. I was slightly nervous and a bit tipsy from all the day drinks I had.

I introduced the boys to the girls and instantly Tabby had her eyes on Blake. I don’t know why but I felt jealous, even though nothing had even happened with them yet. I tried to shake the jealousy feeling off but throughout the night I could see her making advances towards Blake and it angered me even further. I also got insecure about the fact that Tabby is very attractive and much closer to Blakes age than myself. Too top it all off Blake seems to be almost ignoring me tonight. Every time I go to talk to him alone he invites someone else to our conversation, and If I try and stand close to him he creates some distance or finds some way to shrug me off. I’m starting to think that he isn’t interested in starting anything romantically however the way he is with me when we are alone like earlier today at home feels anything but platonic. Maybe I’m just reading too much into it? Maybe he is just ashamed to be with me in public or around company? I keep drinking and letting my thoughts spiral out of control when I hear Alister getting excited from the other side of the room.

“Lets play truth or dare!!!!!!” Alister yells out REALLY loud.

“What no!” Toby comments.

“Come on guys! We are in the presence of teachers and it reminds me of high school parties, lets be teenagers again!” He laughs.

“You practically are still a teenager Al” I reply, laughing at my own joke. But it was true he was the youngest of all of us and barely out of school.

“Come on and if you refuse to do a dare or truth you have to take a shot!” we all just looked at him. “Or is it past your bed-time Beth!” He mocked.

“Is that a challenge? In that case count me in! So that means everyone is playing!” We all gathered in a circle and I sat in between Blake and Toby. I was slightly annoyed that Tabby sat next to Blake. I havnt noticed him flirting with her in return however he doesn’t seem bothered by her obvious efforts. I am starting to worry that he finds her more suitable for him than I am. After a few rounds we were all getting into the game, with most people picking truth and the dares being harmless and easy. Alister was next to roll and it landed on me! At this point I was feeling pretty drunk and was feeling adventurous. “DARE” I yelled, everyone ‘oooh’d’ then laughed at the simultaneous response. We definitely all had plenty to drink!

Alister just gave me a sneaky wink “Uhhhhhh, I dare you to kiss Blake!”

“What, he used to teach her, gross!” Tabby comments. I roll my eyes, of course she would be opposed to it.

“Well luckily for you” I said while drunkenly pointing at Blake. “I have had waaaay too much to drink so I don’t need anymore, sooo pucker up!” I continue to say. I initially only go in for a quick peck on the lips but I’m not sure if it was the alcohol influence or the sheer attraction we have for one another but it was anything but a quick peck on the lips. I kissed his lips and as I pulled away he glanced into my eyes before pulling me back in for another kiss. I gasped in surprise of his sudden advancement which he used to his favour to grant his tongue entrance into my mouth. The kiss was delicate but passionate, it was the first slower kiss we have shared since re-meeting. Any doubts I had earlier about Blake not wanting me romantically or ashamed about telling people about our relations have completely gone out the window with this one kiss. In this moment I completely forgot about everyone else in the room until a knock on the door interrupted us. I’m not even sure how long we were kissing for but we stopped to catch our breath before looking around where everyone was just starring at us in shock and disbelief, especially Adam. I almost forgot that only a few people in the room know about our date the other night let alone the rest of our history. Alister chuckled as he went to open the door and opened it to find Adams wife on the other side here to take Adam and Blake home.

“Maybe I’ll have to pick dare next time” Tabby chuckled, batting her eyes at Blake while breaking the awkward silence. He didn’t reply as he was too busy staring at me.

“Are you guys playing truth or dare!” Adams wife Shelly asked seeing all of us sitting in a circle with a bottle in the middle. “What are you guys like 15 years old or something”

“They forced us!” Adam quickly replied “We are glad you came to save us, aren’t we Blake!” He continued, putting emphasis on the last part.

“Uhhh, yeah I guess!” Blake said rubbing the back of his neck. I’m not sure if he is happy or upset about our kiss, it is extremely hard to read his emotions. But one thing I know for sure is that the ride home is going to be extremely awkward. I know that Adam doesn’t know about our history and by the way he is staring at us im assuming he doesn’t even know about our date the other night.

“I better go with Adam” Blake says to me directly. I really want to ask him to stay the night however I do not have the guts to say that aloud and I can tell by the persistent stares from Adam that he might have some explaining to do. So instead of protesting I just nod awkwardly in response still taken back by our passionate kiss.

“Thanks for a great night everyone” Adam says while heading towards the door.

“Thanks guys it was a blast” Connor continued.

“I guess I will talk to you later then” I say to Blake as I walked them towards the door.

“I will call you tomorrow, have a good night” He replied before planting a gentle kiss on my cheek. I could feel Adams eyes burning holes into the side of my head while the exchange was occurring. I’m not sure if he is just shocked or angry, I guess Blake will soon find out. I guess Blake could pass it off as some drunken dare, however if it looked anything like it felt, he might have a harder time explaining it. With my thoughts I wonder inside as they drive off.

“Well that was one hell of a kiss” Toby said while nudging me. “I would hate to know what the s*x is like” He said sarcastically. Tabby nearly choked on her drink at his comment. I just laughed while shoving him out of my way.

As the night continued on I couldn’t get the kiss out of my head so I ended up drinking much more after Blake left. I was left completely confused about our interactions. One minute he is avoiding me all night and the next he is passionately kissing me in front on everyone. After thinking about it constantly for the rest of the night im not sure if I can continue with this hot and cold from him. Maybe I should stop it from going any further before I get hurt all over again? The girls eventually caught a cab home and I ended up passing out in Alisters bed in between Alister and Toby after a receiving a text message from Blake.

I hope you dream of our kiss, just like I will. I cant wait to see you again xx