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She repositioned herself and turned her body towards me leaving a shoulder to rest against the tile wall. She raised her hand and placed it around my throat.
“There are lots of nerve endings in the neck. I think that would be a good place for us to practice,” she said softly. “Okay, I’m going to think of specific things that I know will trigger certain responses in me but I’ll tell you each thing I’m feeling as it comes to me. That way, you can start to associate. Ready?”
“‘kay.”
“Okay, I’m staring at your lips and that makes me feel a need to kiss you.”
I had an overwhelming want to press my lips to hers and involuntarily leaned forward but she backed away.
“No, no. Try not to share the feeling.” She laughed. “I know it’s hard but just try to figure out the way it tastes and feels first. Here, let me try an easier one.”
She placed her hand back onto my throat and closed her eyes.
“Okay, I’m thinking about my little art studio at the house and that makes me feel....”
“Happy,” I said. “You’re feeling very happy and inspired.”
“Right! What did it taste like?
“Like chocolate and wine?”
We both laughed.
“Is that what it tastes like to you?” I asked.
“No, your happiness tastes like pumpkin pie.” She smiled.
“This is so weird. I don’t even know how I know that it was happiness. I went with my instincts.”
“Okay, let’s try another.”
Just then Taylor Williams, who shared first period with Jules, walked past us with a look of disgust on her face before going into the classroom.
“You’re feeling smug........with a twinge of guilt?” I said, almost laughing.
Jules let her hand drop to her side and her cheeks burned a bright red.
“That was embarrassing.”
“Oh Jules, don’t be silly. It was a gut reaction and you immediately corrected yourself. I felt it. Now, let’s do another.”
I picked up her hand and placed it back around my throat.
“I like this game,” I said.
She smiled, stared at me for a moment, then let her hand slide to the back of my neck.
“Okay, now I’m thinking....”
She pulled her hand away at lightning speed.
“Wait,” I said, confused. “What was that?”
She turned her head away and clenched her hands into fists. I pushed her back into the tiled wall and pinned both of my arms beside her to keep her from fleeing.
“You know,” she said, breathing deeply, “I think that’s enough for one day. You’ve been an excellent student. The bell is about to ring. See you next period.”
She ducked underneath my arm, too quick to catch. I waved at her inside the classroom and went to History with Coach Miles. It was a game day and he usually just played a movie. I loved that because it was going to give me time to think about the emotion Jules was trying to hide from me. I was still racking my brain trying to figure it out when I sat at my desk next to Jesse.
