Chapter 7

*Sam's POV*

 Kate finally falls asleep on my chest and I stroke her hair looking at the beauty that now sits in my arms. I've never had her like I have her tonight. I love her but... I can't  I say. Not yet. She's been through a lot and life still puts her to the test.... I want her to figure out on her own if she loves me too. I know something happened to her today, but I know why  I also couldn't ask her for details without the risk of pushing her away from me. I chose to show her what pleasure means and...I have the impression that she wanted the same thing. The fact that she accepts my touches no matter how polite they are  or not, it makes me think that she is ready to accept me in everything. If only she knew how much more I will show her... But I will do it slowly... I don't want you to scare her. I regret that these two  years since we have been together I decided not to stay near her, but I had to occupy my time with work, otherwise she was no longer a virgin at 19 years old. I consider myself a sinner, but I don't know what this little girl did to me to-  she's lying to me. I don't know if she's proud of the fact that she has a boyfriend of my age, but, let me tell you, I can't take my mind off her. I turn her slightly on the other side and hug her...  I feel as ecstatic that I have her with me, as she feels. I could not replace her even if she were to break up with me. I can only enjoy these small moments as much as I can, because  once he realizes that he has no reason to keep her with me, he will leave.

 The sound of a phone ringing makes Kate fumble next to me, trying to find the phone.  Read the caller's name then put the phone away.

 -Who was it?  I say kissing his temple.

 -Mother...

 She sighs.  I know that she doesn't really get along with her mother because she wants her to be perfect for society.

 -Why don't you answer her?

 - I don't feel like talking with her.  She's going to start with her perfect woman theories and I don't want to hear it.

 She turns to me and traces my jawline with her little fingers.

 - We should talk. She said so slowly that I didn't know if she was talking to me or to herself.

 -I'm listening to you.

 - I have a teacher in my classes who is not exactly a good role model.

 After he tells me everything in detail, I feel that I have little left and I leave this room.

 - Did he touch you?

 -Not...

 - If he touched you, Kate, I swear I'll kill him.

- He didn't touch me but some gossip started to circulate that are not true at all. I want to freeze my year or move to another faculty.

 -Because of him?  I will take care of him personally, until then....I need you.

 -Need me?  For what?  What can I help you with?

 - The new business partner is a convinced family man and I would like to make a good impression by bringing you.  Let him see that I am a serious man and that he deserves to do business with me.

 This is only part of the truth.  The whole truth is that I want her by my side to spend all my time with her... After I finish the business that I have with Mr.  Templeton, I will also deal with my girlfriend's problem.

 -I understand, Sam.

 -Ok...I'll take you to class and we'll see you afterwards, okay?

 She squints her nose but doesn't comment on anything.

 -Good.

 He starts to pick up his clothes from the floor, and I go into the shower. I want to be ready for today.  It is a very important day for my career and if I succeed, I will only be able to work from home and that would mean moving to the next plan: moving in with Kate together.

 *Katherine's POV*

 I'm not too happy with Sam's choice.  I hope they will give importance to my story and not think about the future business.  After a short kiss of "see you later" I got out of his car and went to college. God... How am I going to meet him now? However, I would like to talk to him... I turn back and  I go to his office. I get a few suspicious looks then I knock on his door.

 I hear a short "come in" and immediately enter, closing the door behind me.

 - Kath?  What happened?  he says as if surprised by the fact that I'm here.

 Well, I am as surprised as he is.  What am I looking for here?

 -You really have nothing to do with yesterday's gossip?

 -You left suddenly yesterday and I didn't get to talk to you...Are you okay?

 - Don't pretend you care about me... I'm fine. My boyfriend is in town...

 -And what are you doing here?

 I see a corner in a corner of his office and I sit on it stretching my legs and resting my head on the backrest, sighing.

 - I don't know what I'm looking for here, professor.  It is certain that when I entered the building, my first instinct was to come and talk to you.

 -Why?

 - I don't know... You are my teacher and you have some power over the students, you are a colleague of other teachers... You could solve this problem... about us.

 - You have nothing to worry about, Kath.  I have already solved the problem.

 I think my mouth is touching the floor at this moment. What did he do?  I really didn't expect that. Not from him, especially since he said he's not a model teacher. What did he mean when he said that? Why do I keep being curious? It's not my style...Have I changed too much?