Sensed

Seth's POV     I woke up abruptly to a loud CRACK! and the sound of soft giggles interspersed throughout the small classroom. One person, however, let out a loud groan instead. I peered over at the small girl dressed in baggy clothing directly to my left, giving her a sheepish grin. Her dark brown hair was piled into a messy bun that sat atop her head. A few stray strands stuck out here and there, framing the light speckling of freckles that ran across her nose. Her beautiful green-tinted eyes were staring directly into mine. They rolled before her full pink lips lifted into a small smile. She shook her head at me before turning her attention to the weasel of a man standing in front of our shared desk.     "I apologize, Mr. Carter, I will keep Seth awake. I promise it will not happen again." As she spoke, her voice came out in a soft, almost whisper, her beautiful eyes staying downturned and glued to the large wooden desk that they shared, unable to look up at the man she spoke to.     The teacher pointed a finger in her face and spoke icily, "you better Serena. The next time that it happens, I am going to have to report both of you to the Association."        We both nodded our agreement, Serena more sincere about it than I, before Mr. Carter slowly turned and made the long trek from our very back corner back to the front of the room to continue his, ever so captivating, lecture on geology. Honestly, how can he expect anyone to stay awake when he is talking about the density differences in sedimentary rocks and clay?         I noticed that as the lecture picked back up, the armored guards at the door in the front of the classroom refocusing their attention and, most likely their weapons, directly on my partner and me. I couldn't help myself! I gave them my most smug smile and sent a wave their way before turning around and noticing my partner's look of disapproval. " 'Reena you have to stop putting your neck on the chopping block for me. You have no obligation to do that."     Delicate arches appeared in her brows, "Seth, what else am I supposed to do? I am your Protector. I was assigned to you by the Association and am responsible for you. I refuse to let you down again."     A soft, tender smile spread across my lips. "You never have and I don't think that you ever will. I don't think that you are capable of it. Now, come here." Serena's POV     Seth's large hands wrapped around my shoulders and, despite my whispered protests, he pulled me into a tight hug. His head easily resting on top of my own as he had a full foot of height advantage to my own 5'3. He slowly traced his nose down to the crook of my neck, but from the angle of his head, I could tell that his eyes were trained on something behind me. I had little time to ponder as I felt his tongue peek out and touch the tender skin at the base of my neck. It started as a small gesture that turned into a long, languorous lick up to my ear. He was making it obvious for the men that were guarding us and I felt my face heat up.     As his mouth came back down to my shoulder and the warm appendage caressed my skin again, the tingling began. Every nerve ending beneath the skin cam alive like a hotwire, leaving a sparking trail up my neck. I felt his teeth graze the tender flesh and then I felt the texture change to his tongue as the dormant poison glands that covered the appendage protruded and scraped across my already aching flesh. As it passed over the sensitive spot at the base of my throat I shivered, pressing my thighs together and suppressing a moan. It infuriated me that I could feel the knowing smile that passed over his lips as he continued up. As the small spikes tickled across my skin, I now fought to contain the giggles that bubbled up in my throat. Somehow, I don't think they will help the situation I now find myself in. AGAIN!