Worth the Risk (Closed)

[Armphid]

Her words were unclear and seemed confused but it still made his heart sing to hear her say his name. The look in her eyes and that smile on her lips seemed to speak more clearly than her speech did. She looked happy, or at least much more so than she had.

The youth quirked his eyebrows and smiled, a sheepish and almost shy expression, "I never thought I'd hear you say you didn't know what to do. You're so in control and in charge all the time, it's one of the things I really love about you."

He didn't know what to say at that point. So he just kissed her again. God, her lips felt so amazing! And she was so soft and supple in his arms, with that hard core underneath! His kiss was passionate and eager, his tongue slipping between his lips to taste hers.

Marcus drew back but only a hair, his lips not even an inch from hers. "Doctor Jacobs, Annika, if you like this, if you want it, that's okay. Your happiness is worth taking a chance, right? We're both smart, we're both capable, I think we could have what we want and avoid any trouble. If you do want this."

 

[Asa]

All she did was nod as that almost dominance seemed to comeback as her hand snakes through the back of his hair and gripping tender but tight pulled him in for a rough but gentle passionate but primal kiss. That settled it she wanted and would have her student her companion. He was hers now and that was all that mattered. She released him from the kiss and finally spoke.

We will need to take this slow make sure we both can handle what we are getting into but yes... this is worth it

 

[Armphid]

His eyes went wide as her hand slid through his hair and took a firm grip before pulling him down and claiming his lips in a searing and demanding kiss. He closed his eyes and couldn't help but let a soft moan escape him. Her taking charge and grabbing him like that, forcing him into the kiss (not that he would have fought it), felt amazing. That power, that almost conquering dominating approach she had was one of the things he loved, one of the things he wanted.

Marcus was beaming when she spoke, his young face alight with unexpected happiness. This was not the outcome he'd anticipated at all. That this could actually happen...it was incredible.

He was not about to screw it up.

"I understand. Taking it slow makes sense." He didn't necessarily want to but it did make sense. There was a whole lot of things that could go wrong for both of them in this. "I promise I'll be careful and that I'll honor. I can't believe that you'd actually...it makes me feel great."

Marcus slid his eyes over to the door, "I should probably unlock that, just in case, but...when we're alone from now on, can I call you Annika?"

 

[Asa]

Yes Marcus that's fine and yes go unlock the door and get to class.

She had caught the excitement and increased desire at the dominant actions and pondered just how completely she could make him hers... ideas to toy with later but for now she had work to xo and he had a class to get go on time.... on time with the possibility of some sort of "punishment" beyond stern looks from the classes he is late to. Can't be late too often it would look bad.... enough thoughts time to get back to work.

See you tomorrow Marcus.

 

[Armphid]

"Yes, Annika." Marcus' smile was one that she was familiar to her but now she knew it's source; it was an eager and joyous expression that came from her. It was her approval, her affection, that made that expression come to his face.

He unlocked the door and paused before exiting, looking back at her. He could tell she was thinking; with a delicious curve to those sensuous and full lips that made him shiver. Then he left her to work, breaking into a jog once he got out of the building.

He still might be late for class!

 

[Asa]

The next day class progressed as always with a test preparing for their first holiday break. She was finally relaxing more in class as she would have her jacket off and more personable. Everything was falling back into place and it was like nothing happened at all with her ex.

 

[Armphid]

The next day, class convened as normal and for the first few minutes, the students were as stunned as they had been the days before. But then they began to smile and relax; things were the way they were supposed to be.

"I wonder what happened," Ruth murmured as Doctor Jacobs was going through review for their exam. "She's back to normal and it's great, but it's so sudden." Joe opened his mouth to speak but the redhead silenced him with a glare, "Don't even say it, Joe."

The burly young man shrugged, "What? You're thinking it too."

Marcus just smiled. It wasn't what they thought; though part of him wished it was. But he didn't care, it might come yet. But just knowing that Annika was happy and seeing her smile and be in her element, teaching class with her usual command and confidence was fantastic.

As class ended, the four students who'd become friends stood up and gathered their things. "Test tomorrow and then break," Dave said, "I'm pretty excited to go home and eat some real food for a change!"

"You're breaking the dining hall ladies' hearts," Ruth smirked. "But yeah, it'll be good to visit, don't you guys think so?"

Joe nodded but Marcus just raised his brows, "Actually...I was thinking of staying here over break."

The others stared at him. Dave broke the silence, "Huh? Why?"

Marcus just shrugged, "Well, there are something important I need to work on and during the break, there won't be any other distractions. I can focus on it."

Ruth nodded, "You're serious about this ROTC thing, aren't you?"

He meant Doctor Jacobs, but he nodded. "Anyway, we'd all better study for the test if we want to make it to the break."

 

[Asa]

Annika was in her office reading over some.papers and smiling she could stay here no.flying back for court or any of that.... the judge granted that her lawyer could handle the latest incident on her behalf.

 

[Armphid]

The study session broke up after a few hours as everyone had other classes and engagements to get to. Marcus waved to Dave as his friend headed off beside Ruth. He felt confident about his exams as a whole, but then again he'd better. When you were dating a professor, he was sure you'd better not let your grades slip.

Not that they were actually dating yet but...well, he wasn't sure what it was right now. But he couldn't wait to find out.

He headed over to the History deparment's building, taking the stairs rather than the elevator as usual, coming up onto the floor where her office was without being noticed. It was easy if you avoided the elvator; everyone used that. Marcus went to her door and knocked, "Doctor Jacobs, it's Marcus, if you're free, may I come in?"

 

[Asa]

Yes Mr Coulson you may come in.

She sat back at her desk with a smile wathing the door. Paperwork scattered about but all school related as she dismissed it all for a few moments for his.usual visit.

 

[Armphid]

Marcus' pulse picked up as he heard her voice. He was probably getting excited over nothing; she had said she wanted to take things slow. But even the thought of anything with her, even just a hug and a kiss, was enough to make his blood pump faster.

He opened the door and smiled at her, "Hi, Doctor Jacobs, thank you for seeing me." The youth stepped into her office and shut the door behind him. He leaned against it for a few moments and looked at her with admiration and love in his eyes. "You look amazing. You always do, though. Is there anything I can help you with today?"

This was new ground for them both and he wasn't sure of the ground rules yet. He wanted to embrace her and kiss her but he should perhaps hold off for the moment. Marcus then licked his lips; he wasn't sure how she'd respond to this idea of his. "I was thinking that...I'd stay here for winter break instead of going home. It might be nice to be here with the campus pretty much empty of students, teachers, and staff. if you think it'd be safe, I'd really like to go out with you on a few dates over the break."

 

[Asa]

Marcus...

She smiled watching him lean against the door listening for the click of the lock. She thought about what he said and smiled... perhaps they could think of something to do. Him staying on campus over the break could advance things without risk or at least too much risk there was still the fact that many professors lived in town so they would still have to be careful

 

[Armphid]

The way she said his name and the slow smile that spread those tempting, lush lips made a shiver of erotic delight run up his back. God, she was so effortlessly sexy! Did she have any idea what she did to him or how easily she did it?

Marcus stepped away from the door and set his satchel down in the room's other chair before he approached her. "I also thought we could go to one of the other towns that's not too far away at some point for a day out, you know? Really decrease the chances of anyone seeing us who'd know who we were. But that's all up to you, of course." He reached down to take her hand, marveling at how warm and soft her skin was at the same time that she was so strong. "What do you think?"

 

[Asa]

It all sounds wonderful Marcus....

She stood and watched him with a smile. She wanted and needed to be held and to feel him close to her. Brushing her hair back behind her ear she motioned him closer with a smile.

 

[Armphid]

That simple beckoning gesture made his strong, young body surge with want and he felt blood rush to his manhood from just her motioning him closer. He smiled, a shy smile considering what he'd done last time he was in her office, and moved to her.

His arms slid about her waist and he embraced her, lowering his lips to kiss the top of her head as he held her in his arms. She was warm and her tempting curves were soft against him though he could feel the iron core of her hard trained muscles beneath. Her dichotomies were one of the things he loved so much and found so fascinating about her.

 

[Asa]

She curled into his arms and smiled looking into his eyes kissing him softly...

you did lock the door right?

 

[Armphid]

He let out a soft moan at her kiss; those soft and plush lips a paradise. It still seemed almost a dream that this was really happening.

Marcus nodded, "I did. I wasn't sure what work you might have for me today and I hoped it would be something like this, so..." He smiled and shrugged a little.

 

[Asa]

This is all today... just relax

She curled close for a moment then back to her own work going over exams and other homework turned in.

 

[Armphid]

Marcus flushed a bit, feeling foolish, but nodded, "Sure, Annika." The feeling of her pressing close to him was intoxicating...but it was over in a few moments and she was back at her work.

Not sure what to do now, he stepped back and sat down in the second chair. "I'll, uh, just study here for a while then, if that's all right. I can also go if you'd prefer; keep up appearances and all that."

 

[Asa]

You can stay here that's fine Marcus.... I just want to get this done before break.

She smiled to him truly enjoying him being nearby. Her mind divided.. between desire and her obligation to her job and students.

 

[Armphid]

Her radiant smile sapped the worry he'd been starting to feel out of him. Marcus returned her smile and nodded. "Great." Truth was, he liked the idea of just being around her as much as doing anything else. Well...not quite as much as other things he'd imagined but it was still pleasant. He'd never had this in his young life before; simply enjoying being close to someone, being nearby, even if you weren't talking or even doing the same thing.

Marcus pulled out his notes and textbook and went to work studying. He would glance up and look at Annika every few minutes, sometimes just watching her work for a minute or so before getting back to studying.

Time passes as they worked separately that way; being together enough for the moment.

 

[Asa]

Break had finally rolled around and campus was quiet. It was peaceful and perfect for her to simply relax and enjoy time away from teaching though her thoughts turned on their own to another kind of teaching. She smiled sitting out in the massive walking garden on the Botany and Agriculture side of campus on the river.

 

[Armphid]

It was eerie to walk around campus now. Aside from the facilities people, and not all of them, the students and teachers were gone. A handful of each remained but few of them spend much time there. As he had drifted around the school the first few days of break, he had rarely seen anyone.

It was also for the best. It meant he and Doctor Jacobs, Annika, his love, might have a chance to deepen their relationship Marcus wanted that more than anything.

He was meeting her today, at her request, in the walking garden on the Agriculture part of campus. They, and the Botany and Biology departments, shared a massive chunk of land that was on the other side of the river from the rest of the school and seldom visited or even thought of by students and faculty from the 'main' part of campus.

Marcus saw her sitting on a bench amid the green of the garden and approached with a smile. "Maybe I shouldn't say it but, damn, you look great today." He wasn't sure if he should be calling her by her title or by her name here; he'd see how it went. "I'm glad I could see you."

 

[Asa]

Relax Marcus there is no one here but us. Lets talk

She smiled and motioned for him to walk with her as she stood and walked deeper into the gardens. It was relaxing to her to be here. She actually spent alot of time in the gardens and knew every nook and hidden little beauty within its borders.

 

[Armphid]

That smile would have made him fall in love...if he wasn't already.

"Yeah, that sounds great," he answered. Walking in the gardens with this incredible woman...not really what he'd thought of for their first bit of semi-public private time together but it was a great idea. Tranquil, refreshing, and even romantic.

Marcus caught up to her in a few long strides. They walked deeper into the lushness of the garden and he kept his eyes moving from the beauty beside him to that around him. He'd never really come here before, though he'd known it existed. He didn't have classes on the Ag campus so he hadn't bothered to cross the river and check it out. It was too bad; he could have used a place like this during the semester.

He took a chance and reached out a hand to brush Annika's as a test and then slipped her hand into his own, holding it. "So what do you want to talk about? Or should I just start going?"