Teacher's Pet

“She’s really upset. She was worried about what was going to happen tonight. If you’re going to be jealous and mean, then don’t go over there,” Abby said.

“I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have blown up like that.”

“Don’t tell us. Tell her.” Keno looked out at Makani for a few seconds before walking down the porch steps and walking out towards the water to her.

“Is she going to be okay?” I asked her.

“She’ll be fine. I care about both of them a lot. I just hope they can smooth this over once and for all. Come on. They’ll join us when they’re ready.” I followed her back inside and shut the door behind me. She turned and surprised me by holding my face, kissing me. I held her around the waist, running my tongue along her lower lip, then into her mouth when she parted them.

“What was that for?” I asked when we separated.

“I’m sorry, too. I turned you away when you wanted to make amends, and that was wrong of me,” she said.

“You had every right to be upset,” I said. She took one of my hands and held it in both of hers.

“Can I ask you something?”

“Anything.”

“Was that song you performed yesterday about me?” she asked coyly. I smiled.

“Why would I do something like that?” I asked. She blushed.

“I just thought… No, it’s dumb,” she said, embarrassed. I chuckled, cupping her face so she’d look up at me.

“I wrote it after Keno convinced me that I was being an idiot for not trying to be with you while I was still here. Did you like it?” I asked. She nodded, smiling.

I turned my head hearing the door open. Makani and Keno walked in quietly. I saw his hand on her back, which he dropped once they were inside. Something had gone right.

“Is everything okay?” Abby asked Makani.

“Everything’s great,” she said, smiling. “I see everything’s great here, as well.”

“We were waiting for you guys,” Abby said, leading everyone back to the living room. Keno and Makani sat together and I sat on the couch closest to Abby.

“By the looks of things, we should have taken our time,” Makani said.

“Nate was just telling me about the song he wrote for me,” Abby said, smirking. That got everyone started. The tension completely died, and everyone was laughing and drinking in Abby’s small living room. Keno and Makani got closer and closer as the night wore on, his arm going around her

shoulder, or him kissing her when they thought we weren’t looking.

At some point, Makani announced she was going to head home. Keno said he would do the same thing, right after her, agreeing that he needed an early night, too. Yeah right, they’d be on top of each other before they even made it back to the city. He winked at me on his way out the door, following Makani out.

I nodded, approvingly. I knew he was sealing the deal. Now it was my turn. We were finally alone. I’d been thinking about this for weeks.

Abby closed the door, locking it. She turned around to face me.

"How much do you bet one of them isn't going to make it home tonight?" she asked, smiling. She was happy for her friends.

"About the same that I'd bet I'm not making it back to my suite tonight," I said. She bit her lip and looked down. "Do you want me to leave?" I asked. She shook her head silently.

"Are you tired?" she asked me.

"Show me where you sleep," I told her. She walked towards me slowly, taking one of my hands. She pulled me towards her bed, stopping right in front of it. She turned and sat down, facing me. Her legs were crossed, which raised the dress even higher up her legs. "I'm so glad you wore that tonight," I said appreciatively.

"Are you? I don't know. It's a little tight," she said.

"Yeah?"