Graduation Day (closed for Jupiter)

[Teechurgye]

"I can't believe you will be a graduate and officially out of my life after tomorrow." I punctuate my brief message with a sad face and hit send. The message intended to conceal my real sense of personal disappointment.

Two years ago, it was frowned upon for personal correspondence between teachers and students. Now, as your graduation approaches, the texting has become second nature. You are the best student and friend I could ever have dreamt of.

I wait your reply.

 

[Jupiter0]

My phone buzzed signalling an incoming text message. I smile as I see your name pop up on my screen and I read your message. As excited as I was to be graduating tomorrow, I was somewhat sad that I would be leaving this town and many of my friends behind. Especially my favorite professor, who I had surprisingly grown really close too.

I text back. "I know! I can't believe it either. I'm going to miss our lunches." I reply, alluding to the weekly lunches that you held with me and a couple of the other smarter students. They were always filled with intelligent conversation, good fun and a great social factor, that many students didn't have with their professors.

 

[Teechurgye]

"We'll just have to wait until you come home from school and continue our lunches. Of course, they may be a bit more flirty than professional now that you'll be a graduate" i confess.

"You will look for me tomorrow, right? I'll be the one in the black robe." I laugh and crawl into bed. Tomorrow is going to be a long day.

 

[Jupiter0]

"Sounds like a plan to me." I send adding a wink-y face on the end. There was no secret that there was something between us. I was getting excited, thinking about how we could actually pursue these feelings once I'm no longer a student.

"Yeah see you tomorrow!" I say as I, too, go to bed.

 

[Teechurgye]

As I lay in bed, my mind wanders to a familiar place. Jenna Carter. That fiery red hair that only gives a hint to the fiery woman who teases it, straigtens it, and styles it daily. Those piercing grey eyes that can see into a man's soul.

What did Jenna see in me? Did she know she was the only student I have seriously contemplated jeopardizing my career for? Did she know I craved her every night after seeing her every day?

As with most nights, my hand slips under the sheet and my own fingertips tease me where only I could. That is...until tomorrow night.

"Be my wake-up call in the morning" I text and slowly drift into a Jenna-occupied dream.

 

[Jupiter0]

I look at the message, unsure exactly what he meant by that. Did he want me to actually call him? Or something more? My mind wandered into scenarios that I had been dying to play out with the one person I had desired, but could never actually be with. There was something so hot about the forbidden nature of this situation. Well it wouldn't necessarily be forbidden after I walk the stage tomorrow...

I wake up to the sound of my phone ringing. It's my parents! They were outside of my apartment and were here to take me out to brunch before the ceremony. Shit, I had overslept. Getting ready, I send a text to Professor Reed, "Sorry, I meant to call, but I overslept and now my parents are here. See you at graduation!"

 

[Teechurgye]

Disappointed that I hadn't gotten a wakeup call, I ease your mind with a quick text. "Good morning beautiful! Congratulations on the big day! I have a gift for you. No matter what happens, try to find me after the ceremony."

Just to get your mind wandering, I add "off to shower."

 

[Jupiter0]

During brunch I felt my phone buzz and check to see your message. I smile at the words beautiful. It's always nice to hear that, and it wasn't weird at all hearing it from my professor, which was a little strange. I was curious as to what you meant by gift, but excited to see what it was.

"That's so sweet of you! Where should we meet after the ceremony? There's going to be so many people it'll be hard to find you." I reply, my mind wandering, envisioning you in the shower.

 

[Teechurgye]

As I dry off, I see the phone light up on the counter. "If I can't find you, meet me in my classroom." I smile and click send. The towel drops as I shave the 2 day growth from my face.

A few hours later I arrive at the auditorium. The high-strung principals usher me to my position on stage before I have a chance to seek you out. As I sit and wait patiently for the ceremony begins, my eyes seek you in the ocean of caps and gowns.

Your vibrant red hair is the distinguishing factor and i gaze into your eyes. I smile warmly.

 

[Jupiter0]

As I'm talking with a few of the other graduates around me, I scan the crowd of professors to see if I can find you. When I do, a smile lights up my face as I make eye-contact with you. I still can't believe how ruggedly handsome you are, even clean-shaven. In a few short hours I will no longer be a student of this university and we don't have to hide our true feelings for each other.

The ceremony starts and after the speeches and ceremonial pomp, names start being called. When mine is eventually said, I walk across the stage, expertly in my 4 inch heels. I grasp my diploma and shake hands with the president of the university I first seek out my parents smiling faces and then find yours. I can barely contain my excitement.

 

[Teechurgye]

I wink at you subtly and get this giddy feeling in my stomach. As you sit down to hear one more long-winded speaker.

"I can't wait to finally be able to kiss you after the ceremony." I text my confession of attraction to you.

 

[Jupiter0]

My heart races as I read your text. Your openness shocks me, but I can't help but to feel the exact same way. It made me wonder how much you've thought of kissing me.

"Me too." I text back, unsure of how bold to be with so many people around her.

 

[Teechurgye]

I gasp at your willing response. My breathing becomes labored.

A painfully long time later, The ceremony ends. Caps are tossed. Hugs are exchanged. Cheers are sounded.

Trying to maintain a shred of professional decorum, I make my way through the sea of handshakes, high-fives, and hugs! I finally make my way to you.

"Congratulations, Jenna!"

 

[Jupiter0]

I can't believe it! 4 years and I had finally graduated. As everyone was trying to find people to congratulate them I look around for you and am surprised to find you so quickly. My breath catches, as I realize just how nervous I've become. Now that we're not longer student/professor, I was curious as to see how quickly you were going to act on that invitation to kiss me. Here in front of everyone or later in private.

"Thanks Mr. Reed." I say as I go in to hug you.

 

[Teechurgye]

I hug you then pull back smiling at the beautiful young woman standing before me. Deciding I can't wait any longer, I lift your chin and my lips descend on yours.

I smile again. "I am so proud of you."

 

[Jupiter0]

At first I'm a little surprised by the kiss, but at the same time, it felt so natural. I look up at you, smiling. "Thank you. I wouldn't have done it without you." I said honestly, ignoring the looks I was surely getting from some people who knew that he was a professor.

"I have to go find my parents." I say to you, regrettably having to leave after such a promising kiss. "Can I meet you somewhere later?"

 

[Teechurgye]

"Of course. How long is it going to be? I am needing to work for about an hour. After that, no plans. You are welcome to stop by my office or my home."

I wink at you. "More of the kissing later."

 

[Jupiter0]

"Oh it shouldn't take too long." I say. "Meet you in your office in 30 minutes?"

 

[Teechurgye]

"I guess that depends on how good a kisser you are." I wink. My eyes reluctantly leave you and I make my way to the office.

I open a bottle of wine as the time for your arrival approaches. I slowly touch the gift sitting on my desk.

 

[Jupiter0]

I take the obligatory family pictures of me in my cap and gown, holding my diploma and after making up some bullshit excuse about going to one of my friend's party, I hug my relatives goodbye, leaving my cap and gown with my parents to take back to my apartment.

My heart racing with excitement I make my way across campus to your office. My heels making the journey a little longer than normal. But I still make it in less than 30 minutes. I'm wearing a light green dress that makes my red hair stand out and shows off my curves.

I knock on your office door. "Professor Reed?"

 

[Teechurgye]

I call for you to come in. I try to catch my breath when I see my stunning student in the most perfect dress. I pin you up against the wall and let my body melt against yours. I kiss you again. This time more than a congratulatory brushing of lips. This time revealing the urgency of desire that has plagued me for years.

My tongue parts your lips before I break the kiss to gauge your reaction.

I sit on the edge of my desk and watch you intently.

 

[Jupiter0]

I love the feeling of being pressed against the wall. My lips kiss yours echoing your passion, my tongue meeting yours before you pull away to sit on your desk.

"Damn." I say. Two years of pent up desire finally releasing.

 

[Teechurgye]

I lean back and feel the gift. "I have something for you" i open the gift and show you a beautiful necklace. "I wanted to give my favorite student something special on her big day. Can I help you put it on?"

Your neck amazingly kissable and I am certain I couldn't control myself if I got a chance.

 

[Jupiter0]

"Oh wow. That's beautiful! You shouldn't have." I say, surprised you had gotten me something so nice. "Of course." I say as I turn around, holding my hair to the side, revealing my neck.

 

[Teechurgye]

I move behind you and fasten the clasp of your necklace. "This pales in comparison to your beauty." I whisper and kiss your shoulder...making my way up your neck.

My lips close on your ear. "I've wanted you for so long."