The Beginning of Never by O. E. Boroni

Author:O. E. Boroni [Boroni, O. E.]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: O. E. Boroni
Published: 2015-04-27T23:00:00+00:00

« CHAPTER 14»

On Saturday, my hands trembled as I approached the storage room and it wasn’t because I was more than twenty minutes late. I found him seated on the floor, but he got up as soon as he saw me. I sensed immediately that something was wrong with him, but I held my peace until we arrived at the forest. He laid a blanket on the cool ground for us and I sat on it, but watched as he walked quietly away from me and towards the stream. After a few minutes, he called out.

"How was your test?"

I blushed, and was glad that he was too far out to see how uneasy I’d gotten. I didn’t respond but instead, began racking my brain to think of a way to change the subject. Then it occurred to me that I could use the woes of my failed test to tease him into lightening up, since there was obviously something that was bothering him. Assuming of course, that it wouldn't make him more upset than he already was.

Either way it was worth a try, so I removed my sandals and walked over to him. Today I had a pair of khaki shorts on, with a thin, white, extra-large shirt that hung off my right shoulder. My hair had been tamed into a very loose bun on the top of my head.

I had taken extra care with my appearance today so although it was casual, it wasn't as careless as it usually was. He watched me as I walked over to him and it made me feel thrilled at the appreciation, -whether it was real or imagined-, that I thought I saw in his eyes. I glowed under his scrutiny but for both our sakes, paid attention as I treaded carefully down the banks.

He took my hand when I reached the wide rock that he was standing on and gently led me from his side until I was facing him. Looking into his eyes, I took a deep breath and stepped closer to him until our chests were pressed against each other. His eyes widened slightly when he saw what I was doing, but he didn’t say anything. He just watched to see what I wanted to do.

Wondering what the hell had come over me, I took my eyes away from his and hoped that for both our sakes, he wouldn't mock me too much because it was surely going to ruin the afternoon if out of annoyance, I pushed him off the rock and into the stream. Still avoiding his gaze, I lightly poked at his chest with my forefinger.

"You made me fail," I accused, and looked up to watch as the amusement that found its way into his eyes, replaced his previously dour look.

"You flunked the test?" he asked.

My frown deepened, but I didn't nod. There was still hope.

"I didn't flunk ... yet," I said and he laughed softly.

"You're a bad teacher," I accused, but he shook his head.

"I am not,” he said, and surprised me by encircling his hands around my neck.

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