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Andie
Hiding a yawn behind my hand, I watch as Jeremy sits beside me in the auditorium. It’s our first class of the week and I’m looking forward to seeing Sawyer standing up front while our weekend together is still fresh in my mind. Spending all weekend with him is why I’m so tired today, but I wouldn’t exchange it for anything.
“I called at yours on Saturday night, but you weren’t in.” Jeremy raises a brow awaiting an explanation, which annoys me.
I don’t owe him any because we’re just friends, at least from my point of view we are. I know he wanted more and probably still does, and I hate myself for leading him on the other week. It’s kind of like the elephant in the room whenever we’re together, but I really don’t know what to say to him especially as he knows that Sawyer came after me.
“Andie,” he whispers, “are you okay? You seem distracted.”
I really look at him and smile. “I am okay, and I’m sorry that I haven’t been a very good friend lately. I have a lot on plus I’m worrying about my mom.”
“The baby’s okay, right?”
“Yeah, or at least I think so.” I smile. “I’m going home at the weekend so I’ll get everything out of her then. She can put me off over the phone but not in person.”
“Ms. Foster,” Sawyer snaps from the podium. “I’ve been standing here for five minutes waiting for you to finish your conversation.” He clears his throat. “Anything you’d like to share?”
He’s gotten up on the wrong side of the bed this morning, even though I thought it was the right, considering what we did in the shower.
“Nothing of interest, Professor,” I reply and find it difficult to keep my annoyance out of my voice while I shuffle in my seat.
“Hmm.” His eyes narrow. “Stay behind at the end.”
“Ass!” I mutter under my breath.
Jeremy hears me and when I glance at him he frowns. “Out of favor, huh?” he whispers.
“I was never in.” Having uttered those last words, I make sure that my attention is on Sawyer for the rest of the lesson.
I’ve no idea what he’s talking about though because my mind is elsewhere and I can’t get the image of being on my knees in the shower while I blow him. It had been amazing and he’d slithered to his ass after he’d come down my throat. Just the thought turns me on as I fidget in my chair.
The lecture continues and I’ve no idea how long I’ve been lost in my own thoughts when I feel Sawyer’s eyes on me. Jeremy nudges me, and hisses, “Pay attention, he looks angry.”
My gaze flickers to Sawyer at the front and then I notice the silence of the room and realize that the other students are watching me. I feel my face heat with embarrassment and right now I hate Sawyer for making me the center of attention. My anxiety gets the better of me and I can’t catch a full breath.
“I’m waiting, again, Ms. Foster,” Sawyer drawls, anger in his words.
Tears come to my eyes while I try and calm down, but it’s too late and I know that I have to get out of here...Jeremy realizes too because he whispers, “Go. I’ll grab everything and meet you outside.”
Nodding, I quickly run from the room and hear, “Ms. Foster?” shouted by Sawyer. “What the hell,” he growls.
Exiting, I drop to my hands and knees on the grass outside of the building and try to catch my breath. I haven’t had a panic attack in a while and to have it in class like that is so embarrassing. Even though I take some classes, I’m prepared and take my anxiety medication. Today I hadn’t been prepared and its hit full force.
Books drop to the ground beside me and then Jeremy is there. He takes my arms and forces me to look at him. “Breathe with me Andie. Clear your mind and concentrate on breathing.”
Gradually, I slowly start to calm and feel like I can actually breathe again. “I’m sorry.”
“It’s not your fault.”
“I think it is,” I whisper, tears clogging my throat. “I didn’t pay attention to anything he said in there today.” I swipe at the tears. “I just don’t know why he had to be an asshole and make a point during the lesson. He’d already asked me to stay behind.” I turn and drop onto my bottom, and wrap my arms around my drawn up knees.
“Thank you, Jeremy. I don’t know what I’d have done if you hadn’t have been there with me.”
He gives me a wistful smile. “I have a feeling if I hadn’t have been there then there wouldn’t have been a problem.” He stands and dusts his jeans off. “If you’re okay then I’m going to head for my next class.” He doesn’t wait for a reply and runs off while I’m left wondering what he meant.
“What the hell is going on with you?” I hear over my shoulder.
I ignore him.
