My Secret

Chapter 5

***Tyler's POV***

I read her texts and ignored them. I go home and sit on my porch swing. I hear a car door and look up to see Ms. Lykins walking towards the door of the house right next door to me. I groan as I realize what that means. I live right next door to my teacher. The teacher I have a f*****g crush on.

What do we need to talk about? You seem to make it pretty clear you're skeptical to see where this could go. - Tyler.

I turn the volume up on my phone and go into the kitchen to make dinner. I hear my phone go off and go check it.

Tyler I want to get to know you. I'm just nervous. I've never been in this situation before. I'm a bit scared too. - Rachel.

I laugh and lean against my counter.

You live next door huh? ;) - Tyler.

I wait for a response from her.

You seen me after school then? - Rachel.

Yeah I did. You can come over if you'd like. I'm just making dinner. I live alone before you ask. I'll keep my hands to myself. Unless you say otherwise Rachel. ;) - Tyler.

I set my phone down and decide to make chicken alfredo. Not only an easy meal but one of my favorites. My phone dings and I pick it up.

What's on the menu? ;) - Rachel.

Not me or you. Tonight. ;) But to answer your question, I'm making chicken alfredo. - Tyler.

Sounds good. You mind if I eat with you? - Rachel.

That's why I invited you over. I was hoping to share a meal with you. So we can talk and see where we stand with just that. - Tyler.

See you in a few. ;). - Rachel.

Door's unlocked cutie. ;) - Tyler.

I put my phone down and unlock the door. I make my way into the kitchen again and continue cooking the noodles and chop the chicken breasts. I quickly put the chicken chunks in the skillet and let them cook. I hear a knock on the door and look down at my outfit. I see I have a couple buttons undone on my shirt and relax when I see I have a tank top on underneath it now.

"Coming." I call.

I wipe my hands on my jeans as I make my way to my door. I nervously open the door and smile seeing her standing there.

"Hi." She says softly.

"Hi." I answer.

I try not to melt at the sound of her sweet voice.

"Are you gonna invite me in?" She asks.

I snap to attention and remember I'm cooking.

"Sorry. Please come in and make yourself comfortable. I'm just finishing dinner." I say.

I step aside and let her in softly closing the door behind her and moving towards the kitchen. She follows and I get uneasy.

"You alright?" She asks.

"Yeah. It's just what I do have ain't a lot. But it works for me." I say.

I feel her hand on my back and find myself relaxing.

"Tyler listen to me. I don't care that you ain't got a lot of stuff. You keep it simple. I like that. You're more mature than a lot of kids your age. I only care about you." She says softly.

I turn to look at her and smile. I wrap my arms around her gently and she leans into me. Suddenly her lips are on mine and god they're so fricking soft. I find myself getting lost in the gentleness of her kiss. She pulls away and I look at her. She looks nervous.

"You alright?" I ask quietly.

"Was that ok to do?" She asks.

I nod my head and smile at her.

"I'd like to do that over and over if you'd let me." I admit.

She runs her fingers through my hair gently and I lean in closer to her.

"Don't hold back with me. We aren't in school right now." She whispers.

I kiss her again and feel her grip tighten. I feel her leaning in closer to me and I can tell that if I wanted to I could have her. But that would imply that I'm just interested in s*x. Which I'm not. I pull away and laugh at her breathlessness. I wrap my arms around her waist and lift her up onto my counter. I turn and go to the stove.

"Dinner's ready." I say nervously.

I start plating and place them on the table. I turn to look at her and see her staring at me intrigued. I laugh and offer her my hand. She blushes as she takes my hand. I realize her hand is so soft and her skin feels amazing against my own.

"Thank you Tyler." She whispers shyly.

I escort her to her chair and pull it out for her.

"My pleasure Ms. Lykins." I whisper watching her blush.

"Please call me Rachel." She says softly.

"But your reactions are so much more rewarding when I call you Ms. Lykins." I answer from my chair.

She blushes again and gently picks up her fork. My phone starts ringing and I pick it up. My blood runs cold at the name on the screen. I slide the green ball up and put it to my ear.

"f**k you. Leave me the hell alone. We're permanently over. Don't call me again." I say emotionlessly and hang up.

I look up to see her watching me intently.

"Ex?" She asks.

I shrug my shoulders casually and put my phone on 'do not disturb'.

"You could call her that." I answer coolly.

She laughs softly and I love the sound of her laugh.

"I won't ask. It sounded like she did some pretty serious damage." She says softly.

I feel my hand clenching up under the table and I take a deep breath.

"She cheated on me and then left me for the motherfucker she cheated on me with. It's actually a pretty usual occurrence for my life." I answer trying to keep my voice cool.

I see her whole aura change after I said that and I get skeptical for what is going to come next.