I make my way back to my room still crying about what just happened. Shawn is still there.

"I'm sorry Karen. I didn't mean to start any trouble." he says
"I know you didn't Shawn." I say sitting on the bed wiping my tears away.
"Look, I...uh...I will talk to you later, ok?" he says patting my shoulder.

I say nothing and nod my head yes as he walks out the door. I cry myself to sleep and I awaken the next morning. Tina is in the room but I don't tell her what happened yesterday. We get up, shower and walk to Mr.Jackson's class. I have serious butterflies in my stomach. I'm so nervous. I don't even wanna face him again. I know he's still upset with me. I wish I could make him understand somehow that what he saw, was not what it appeared to be.
We get in front of the classroom door and I stand still, afraid to open it.

"Are you ok Karen? You've been acting strange all morning." Tina asks me as we stand in front of the door.
"Yes, I'm fine." I say with a fake smile on my face.
"No you're not. I know you, your my sister and I know when something is wrong." she says
"Look, I don't wanna talk about it right now. Ok?" I say with tears welling up in my eyes.
"Ok, but I'm here if you wanna talk, ok?" she says

I say nothing and just nod my head yes. She turns the knob and we walk in. Mr. Jackson is sitting at his desk looking fine as ever, he looks up when we walk in.

"Good morning Mr.Jackson." Tina says to him
"Morning Tina." he says to her

He then looks at me. I quickly look away. Can't bear to make eye contact with him. It hurts too bad.

"Karen....I wanna see you after class. Ok?" he says to me
I look up at him and our eyes connect. I feel his look in the pit of my stomach. It's intense. I can't read it tho. Don't know if he's still angry or not.
"Yeah, ok." I say back to him and I walk to my seat.

My stomach is doing flip flops the entire class period. I can't concentrate wondering if he's gonna break up with me or not after class. Every now and then, our eyes connect but I quickly look away. The bell rings and class is over. Everyone leaves including Tina and Nick. I sit in the back of the room alone as Mr.Jackson closes and locks the classroom door. He walks back to where I'm sitting and sits down next to me. I still can't look him in the face. Please God, don't let him break up with me. I don't think I can handle it....

"Karen...look at me.." Mr.Jackson says.

I look up at him with tears in my eyes.

"About yesterday.....I was really hurt and I felt betrayed." he says to me.
"I know and I'm so sorry.... but it was not what it looked like. I would never betray you, I love you so much.." I say with tears rolling down my cheeks.

He reaches up and wipes the tears away from my cheeks with his warm hand. He smiles at me and I feel confused. He grabs my hand and rubs it.

"I know. Shawn spoke to me yesterday outside of the dorm and he told me everything. I'm sorry I didn't beleive you but I've been hurt by women in the past and I just thought it was happening all over again. I felt hurt and scared because I care so much for you. I'm in love with you. You have made me start to trust people again and I'm so greatful for it and I'm greatful for you too. And.... I want you to be my girl..." he says to me smiling at me.
"Oh Michael...I love you too and I'm greatful for you. And yes of course.. I will be your girl!" I say to him.

He leans over and gives me a soft, tender kiss on the lips. He pulls away from me and looks into my eyes.

"Will you be my date for the engagement dinner Saturday night?" he asks smiling
I laugh
"So you heard about this craziness too huh?" I say
"Mmm yeah. But if my brother's happy, so am I. It is crazy tho!" He says laughing. I laugh back.
"Yes of course I will go with you."I say to him smiling
"What do you want me to wear?" I ask

He smiles devilishly at me

"Humm...surprise me. I'll leave it up to you, I'll give you the control this time. But I only have one request." he says
"Yeah, ok, what's that?" I ask curiously
"Please...please.. don't wear any panties..." he says licking his lips and looking me up and down. He then bites down on his bottom lip. Drives me f****** crazy!

I giggle at him. I can't beleive he's giving up some control to me. He must be starting to trust me now....maybe..

"Yes sir, whatever you say" I say

He stands up and so do I. He grabs me and hugs me in a warm, loving embrace and I feel all is right with the world. This is the most perfect moment of my life...

SORRY FOR THE SHORT CHAPTER. WILL UPDATE SOON. ❤️