HIS DESIRES ARE WILD EPISODE 10 — HIS DESIRES The next morning, I walked into school pretending yesterday never happened. The almost kiss. The way Chris looked at me. His little “Would it have been so bad?” I shook my head. Nope. I wasn't thinking about it. Definitely not. I walked into class and noticed that Chris was here. I was relieved. “Morning, Rita.” “Morning, pretty.” Before I could even say another word, Chris was already standing behind me. He tapped me. “You're avoiding me again.” “I'm not.” “You are.” I dropped my bag. “Maybe I just don't want to talk to you.” He laughed. “That's a lie.” I looked at him. “How would you know?” He leaned back in his chair. “Because you keep looking at me.” “I do not.” He raised an eyebrow. “You just did.” I froze. He smiled. “Got you.” I rolled my eyes. “You're so annoying.” “And yet…” He paused. “You're still here.” I looked at him. “Unfortunately.” He laughed. Later that day, I was sitting outside with Maya when Chris walked over. He stood in front of us. “Rita, come with me.” I looked up. “Again?” He smiled. “Again.” Maya immediately smiled. “Go, girl.” I glared at her. “You're not helping.” I stood up and followed Chris. We walked for a while before I stopped. “Okay, where are we going?” He turned around. “Nowhere.” I stared at him. “Then why did you tell me to follow you?” He smiled. “Because I wanted you alone.” My heart skipped. I tried to hide it. “Why?” He stepped closer. “I just wanted to talk to you.” “About what?” He looked at me for a second. “Us.” I swallowed. “Us?” He nodded. “You've been thinking about it too, haven't you?” I looked away. “Thinking about what?” He smiled. “You know exactly what I'm talking about.” I stayed quiet. He stepped closer. “Rita.” I looked up. His eyes were on mine. “I like being around you.” My heart started beating faster. “I like talking to you.” He paused. “And…” “I really like looking at you.” I laughed nervously. “You're always looking at me.” “Because you're pretty.” I looked away. “You say that too much.” “Maybe because it's true.” Then he moved closer. I looked at him. “Chris…” “Hmm?” “You're doing that thing again.” “What thing?” “Getting too close.” He smiled. “Do you want me to move?” I hesitated. “No.” His smile got wider. “That's what I thought.” I rolled my eyes. “You're too confident.” “Maybe.” He leaned slightly closer. “But you don't seem to mind.” I looked at him. Maybe I didn't. He smiled. Then he whispered, “Tell me to stop.” I stared at him. I couldn't. He smiled softly. “Exactly.” Before anything else could happen, the school bell rang. I stepped back. He laughed. “Saved by the bell again.” I shook my head. “This school really doesn't want you to kiss me.” He raised an eyebrow. “Who said I wanted to kiss you?” I stared at him. He laughed. “You're cute when you're confused.” I pushed his shoulder lightly. “Go away.” He smiled and started walking. Then he turned back. “See you tomorrow, pretty girl.” I stood there watching him leave. Pretty girl? I touched my face. I was definitely blushing. And maybe… Just maybe… I was starting to want him too. TO BE CONTINUED… Written by Winner ✍🏽 All rights reserved. Please do not copy or reproduce.