8: More Butterflies

ASHLEY

The closing bell finally rang and my heart skipped a thousand beats. I quickly reached for my bag, I had to be ready when he appeared. As I stood up to adjust my uniform, Derrick was already beside me.

I turned to him, and smiled. He smiled back, a cocky grin that gave him a sexy look, “were you going to leave without me?” he asked, with a side glance that seemed all knowing.

I shook my head, “No way,” I said and proceeded to ask, “This is about the assignment , right?” I could no longer hold it in. I had to be sure what this was about.

I could blame it on the state of things at home, but I always liked to be prepared. I always wanted to know what to expect. Call it trauma, but my step brothers didn't make life easy for me.

My curiosity must have been plastered on my face because Derrick looked at me closely, “relax, let out some air,” he said and softly rubbed my shoulders.

I sighed and covered it up with a smile.

“Well, two things, Ashley,” he said and unzipped his bag.