8 chapter 7 Ria' POV

This week is our 4th week. We are allowed to go home on the weekend. Today is Friday. I am really excited to see my family my mum, dad, brother and Henry, after the whole Month. Specially Henry my cute dog. I missed him so much, can't wait to see him. We live 3 hours away from the college. So visiting every week is not an option.

Like always, my morning routine remained the same. Only difference was, I felt extra cheerful, energetic and excited. I was humming non stop since I woke up, dancing around on my own not caring who was passing by.

I was on my way to class, I bumped into something hard and firm. I hold unto it tightly to prevent myself from falling. My eyes were shut at all time. I was scared If I open them I will fall. I could feel the person hand around my waist, wrapping me tightly. I fall into his embrace. My heart beat was still very high, breathing heavy.

As my senses started to come back. I could smell his perfume, my heart knew it was him. I inhaled deeply holding him tightly. It can't be him, my mind said. But my heart didn't wanted to open the eyes because once it is open the dream will be over.

I could feel his hand moving up and down my back gently. His mouth on the side of my neck. His breathing on my neck bringing sensation right to my core. My body started to give away but his hold kept me in place.

My full body surrendered to him. I could feel his heartbeat as my head was resting on his chest. He moved his one hand, other still holding me firmly. With his free hand he moved the hair away from my neck and moved his mouth ever so gently to touch my ear. My leg gave away completely. If he was not holding me I would be on the floor by now.

'Ms Smith", his voice croaky.

"hmm..," i manage still closing my eyes.

He pressed his lips into my ear, "it's 30 seconds to 7 and if you do not reach your class on time, I have quite a few punishment on my mind right now."

He let go of me suddenly. My body took moment to adjust his absence. His voice still ringing in my ear. Looking around I realised we were alone and hidden from others. I quickly turned around and ran toward our classroom without giving him any glance. I keep running towards my desk as I entered classroom. My head down at all time. I did not want anyone to see my flustered face.

I sat next to Sarah. I tried avoiding her eyes at all cost because she can read me like an open book. Few second later professor John enter the class adjusting his tie. He was avoiding me. I didn't get a chance to look at him earlier.

He looked extra handsome today. White shirt brighten his skin and eyes. Clean saved and well groomed hair in that beautiful body, he looked like a Greek God. Thinking how that body was pressed to me just a moment ago, brought shiver through my body. I felt sudden cold washed through me.

Sarah looked at me and said, " are you OK?" with the concern in her eyes.

I looked in her direction and wishpered, " I will tell you later. Let's concentrate on study now."

I hope Sarah will forget later, which never happens. I am not ready to share what happened between him and me to anyone yet including Sarah. Because I am not sure what really happened there.

What was he referring to as punishment. Did he wanted me to go away or he wanted me to wait for the punishment. I wish I stayed back for the punishment. During our moments I realised that his hold, his grip, his lips, his voice were against his mind. He felt as vulnerable as I was in that embrace.

His eyes suddenly hold mine halfway through the class. He was saying something which I was not paying attention to. I was only paying attention to his hand gesture, how he looks while he is moving in different directions. His voice was like music to my ear. Sudden eye contact from him brought me back to present and I blinked my eyes. He again continued his lecture as if he was not affected by the earlier incident.

"But he was affected,wasn't he?" I said to myself.

His unaffected self was making me really annoyed. Once the class was over we had 30 minute break until our next class.

Mr John's class came to an end. Everyone making their way out of class. Me and Sarah were last to leave. As we were about to exit I said to Sarah, " You go ahead, I will meet you at our usual spot shortly". Sarah gave me a concern, 'are you sure about this' look. I nod my head to assure her.

I then turn around and made my way to the teacher desk. My John was packing his stuff in his bag and did not see me approaching. Me already regretting my boldness started to turn around but Mr John caught me.

"Professor John", I said not knowing what else to say.

" Yes how can I help you?"

"Can I borrow notes from today's lecture, I was not able to pay attention to today's class," may be I wanted him to know what he did to me.

He smiled brightly pulling out the paper and handing it to me but still holding on his side, "Make sure to return it on Monday Ria. Do not loose it, for there is punishment for it as well". He said looking into my eyes then let go of the paper.

"What kind of punishment are you talking about?", I said boldly.

"You need to break rules to find out miss Smith", saying that he made his way out of the classroom without looking back.