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Dodane przez Aquarius dnia Lipca 04 2011 22:20:09

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The train was horribly slow, and it was just obvious that it will be late, and what comes with it, every single passenger will be late as well. Looking outside the window there was a man with a bored expression. Everything was grey and wet; it was raining all day long. Raindrops were moving slowly on the glass of the window and everything was so silent and depressing. Train was moving like an old turtle, some passengers were counting rocks or trees or sheep outside, others were murmuring angrily and probably very late. The atmosphere in the train was thick with tension and boredom. Half of all the people were probably thinking that they should pay a bit more and go with the express, and not the slowly, rotten train.
Everyone knows that being late in the first day of work is really bad, but one man, this one sitting inside the train and staring on the trees moving slowly outside, did not care much about it, actually he didn't really want to work in the place where he will be working from this day onwards. Everyone will now be asking why he doesn't want to go there if he agreed to do it…well it is actually pretty simple…his friend was asking, even more, he was begging him to come. And this all brand-new work would be teaching in the most snobbish school ever, the great college and university combined together, located exactly in the middle of nowhere, the school for future great minds…or hands, depending on the department. And he, the most attractive, popular and the greatest guy ever was to be a teacher…fashion design teacher. Why? Because he was a huge fashion designer, well, not anymore because now he was the owner of the biggest company on the clothing market…the biggest and the most expensive one. He sighed and closed his eyes, it was just a nightmare, working with children, and he hated them so much. They were all cute but stupid, small and not attractive at all. He hoped that the brats he will have to teach would be the oldest groups in the school because girls without tits were really not for him…at all. He just wished that something really nice could happen now, because he was bored to death and with a death sentence hanging over his head with a one word written on it- 'teacher'. Or maybe 'loser' would be better.
Suddenly he sensed some movement close to him and he turned that way just to see some cute, blonde girl with big blue eyes looking at him with a big smile. It was just his type, well he preferred darker hair and all, but blond was fine too.
- You are Karen Rosenberg aren't you? - She almost squeaked. - I so admire you!
He smiled seeing a usual opportunity to have some fun and nodded slowly. He knew very well that all girls love him. He was tall, had long beautiful, blond hair and mysterious blue eyes and was fit and strong. And, of course he had this really big and well knew…name and money. Karen was not the one who is falling in love with every single girl; his life was only about having some fun and making money. And because he was really bored at the moment, he would be just stupid not to take care of this hot and easy girl.
- Yes I am, beautiful…and your name is? - He moved a bit making a place for a girl.
- Natalie. - She smiled and sat down close to him.
- Natalie…very nice, just like the whole of you. - Karen smiled and she blushed. - Are you free now sweetie? - His fingers moved gently from her knee upwards.
The girl was speechless and just nodded in a hurry. That was everything Karen needed to get, he closed the doors of the compartment and veiled all the windows.
- Natalie…you are saving my life now. - He murmured to her ear and kissed her neck. Then he moved to her lips, cheeks and down to the beautiful breasts and belly. She was groaning and Karen was just laughing happily inside, he was never so grateful to have a woman, never. Maybe it is because he was to stay in some rotten school with no prospects for a girl in his bed for months or maybe he was just bored and hungry for some pleasure.
The girl was more than happy to be his one-time partner and soon they were giggling and enjoying the moment until the train had finally reached its destination, or rather Karen did reach his. Even the girl laughed at him when he said where he is going and he was the only passenger leaving the train in this place. Karen groaned with pain, took his belongings and went outside. It was cold, windy and it was raining even harder than before. Even though it was just after noon, there was no sign of sun whatsoever; everything was bathed in a grey, lumpy light. As far as he could see, there was nothing more than trees and bushes and some fields with cattle and sheep. Somewhere in the distance Karen saw lights, it was probably this small village near the school.
- For God's sake, what am I doing in this place…? I should be in Hawaii or other sunny and warm place…enjoying my drinks, girls and spending money in some casino. - He cried to himself and looked around looking for somebody who should be picking him up.
The car was waiting for him, the black, shiny and small, old pitiful thing, and the worst part…it actually was a taxi. It was really too much for Karen. The school was one of the most expensive ones, prestigious, and they were sending taxis to pick people up. Karen got in the taxi and sighed, he was wet and tired, and had no other option, so he just obeyed.
- I hope you know where I am supposed to go, because I do not know. - He was in a bad mood.
- Don't ya worry sir! I know wher' wer' goin'- the taxi driver smiled at him with his dark teeth and they drove away.
- For God's sake…- Karen was disgusted and he really hated people talking this way. He closed his eyes and prayed to reach the school as soon as possible. He knew that this kind of life is not for him, he is not meant to be a teacher and to live with many people in the same place. Karen was happy that this is only a temporary job and he hoped that it will end very soon.
Taxi was moving fast through some forest, it was dark as it would be night. And then, after more that a half an hour later, he saw it a huge castle on a small and green hill. At the foot of the hill there was a big, calm river with crystal clear water. The forest was surrounding the castle, river and few fields. Karen was stunned, the view was breath taking, and he never imagined that this school will be located in a castle which was just stupendous. It had four, round towers with steep rooftops; the main part was located at the front, with huge iron gates. The whole thing was surrounded by a high wall and, when the taxi came through the gates, Karen saw a huge courtyard and a second massive building between two rear towers. Everything was made from sandstone, so it wasn't all gloomy and dark but almost gold and bright like a sun. Actually the whole castle was rather friendly-looking and the green courtyard with many roses and flowering trees was a great addition to the whole. The rain stopped, so when Karen got out from the taxi, he could look around a little. Everything was perfect and tidy, every tree or a bush was clipped carefully, into some shape and students were using only paths, there was no walking on the grass. Karen looked closely at them, boys were dressed in black coats and underneath they had purple jackets, white shirts and black ribbons and also black calf-length trousers and shoes and white socks. Girls had purple coats, white shirts and socks, purple ribbons and knee-length skirts. Karen could not believe what he saw, he suddenly felt as if he was in a totally different age, everything was so posh and tidy. But one thing was the same, as soon as girls saw him, they started giggling and whispering. Karen smiled to them and when they squeaked, he moved towards the main building wanting to see his friend, find his room and start working.
The whole place was even bigger inside than Karen thought looking at it from the outside. Everything was looking old, but also was in a perfect condition. Wooden floor, beautiful paintings hanging on the walls and frescos on the ceiling, old sculptures and curtains were creating an amazing mood and were making this place even more outstanding and mysterious. Karen smiled; he could feel the energy of this place, pure and aged, hiding an enormous power and many secrets. He started to feel good in here, even though he just arrived. When he reached a corner of the corridor, suddenly he heard music. Karen smiled, he knew this melody, and he would have never forgotten it. He walked to the source of the sweet sounds of the piano and he stopped to listen. A man with black, neck long hair, green eyes and noble features was playing with his whole heart. Karen knew that he would never give up teaching music, even when he, Severus Vidal, Karen's best friend, would be a headmaster of this whole school. Severus was a genius, everybody knew it, and he could play everything, looking on the tunes or hearing the composition only once. He was also a great composer and his works were knew and loved in Europe. Karen moved forward, closing his eyes and feeling the flow of the music with his body. He was the biggest fan of Severus; they knew each other since they were very little and Karen knew how hard it was for Severus to get his present position.
- You really should stop sneaking on people from behind, somebody may hit you for that one day…- Severus smiled and looked at Karen, but he did not stop playing.
- I just did not want to interrupt. It was beautiful Sev, you can play Mozart ever better that he did it himself. - Karen laughed and when Severus finished he hugged him strongly. - Ah, I really did miss you very much.
- Yeah, right. - Severus tapped his shoulder. - You did not really miss me when I begged you to come and teach in here. It was really humiliating for me, you know…
- Well, you also know that I love to humiliate you. - Karen smiled maliciously. - And you know that it will be really hard for me because I hate brats and there are no cute girls in here.
- You will not die without scoring for a few months. - Severus laughed. - Look, I am the headmaster in here and I am still alive.
- Yeah, but you are just a weirdo…and I am not. - Karen groaned. - Want to grab some bear today? It would be nice.
- Sure, after work. Come on, I will show you everything. We will go to your room first, then you will see where the canteen is, and you have your first lesson in about two and a half hours so I will introduce you to your class. - Severus took some papers from the piano and he looked at them closely. - Yeah, today you will have lesson with your tutor class and tomorrow PT class with them, so you will be able to meet them all and get to know them a little. - He looked at Karen and smiled. - They are really nice, and they are all sixteen years old now, so no brats in your class.
- Ah, I am relieved really…teenagers are so mature. - Karen snorted ironically.
- They are, you will see. This class is really great, you will love them I am sure of that. Real hard workers and they have big dreams and are talented. As for me, it is the best class I had during my time as headmaster and a teacher.
- Whoa, impressive…you were a teacher for five years and it is your second year as headmaster. Surely you are an expert. - Karen laughed and Severus hit him in the head. - Ow, what was that for?
- For your nastiness and everything else. We are going now, follow me. Your room is quite far away, but you will have your privacy, as you wished.
- Superb, I am grateful for your kindness boss. - Karen smiled and they headed to his room.

His apartment was huge, with private bathroom, study room and workshop. Karen was, again, impressed. The study room had an old desk made from cherry wood, standing on lion's paws and there were three creamy armchairs standing by its sides. The floor was made from some dark, polished wood and the desk and armchairs were standing on a purple carpet. Behind the desk, there was a huge window with a beautiful view on a river and woods. On both sides of the window there were bookshelf, full of books about fashion, materials and other related topics. On the left side of the room, there was a fireplace and a creamy, fluffy rug on the floor. On the opposite side Karen saw an antique, purple sofa with golden flowers embroidered on the seats. On the right from the sofa there were doors leading to the bright and spacious workshop. It has huge windows on the rounded wall and was painted in white. There was a long table running in the middle of the workshop with four sewing machines on it, few mannequins were scattered throughout the room and two huge wardrobes with materials, paper for sketches and much more other useful stuff, were standing in the corners. Karen also saw a big drawing-table and he smiled happily.
- Severus, you really know what I like…- Karen was examining the table carefully. - It's just the same as the one I have at home.
- See, it is not so bad to be a teacher in this school. And everything that you will need, you will get for free.
- As if I had not enough money. - Karen laughed but stopped very soon. - I love it, everything for free.
Karen then moved to the end of the workshop where there were doors leading to his bedroom. This room was just amazing with a huge bed with shiny, purple canopy and bedding. A fluffy, creamy rug was surrounding the bed and the floor was almost black and shined like a mirror. On both sides of the bed there were standing two wardrobes made from cherry wood. There was also a fireplace on the opposite wall, made from a dark marble with beautiful ornaments carved in it. Karen looked to the right and he saw a huge French door and a balcony. The covers were also purple but with golden shapes embroidered on it.
- Are you obsessed with this colour? - Karen took one of the covers to his hand and looked at it closely.
- No, I am not, but it is a colour of this school…you don't like it?
- I did not say that, just asking. - He left his luggage on the floor and moved to the left part of his bedroom to see his bathroom.
Everything in it was made from a sandy marble, even the floor. There was a window in the ceiling and under it was standing a spacious bathtub. Karen laughed and went back to Severus.
- You know, everything in here is way too posh as for me. I like it, but for God's sake Sev, it is only a school teacher's room!
- Well, every teacher in this school has a similar apartment. Mine is even more posh, I will show it to you someday. Come, we have to go now, I need to show you were the canteen is and your classroom of course.
- I know where the canteen is, we were passing it on our way here. So you can leave it, show me my class and my sweet pupils…- Karen smirked.
- Fine, let's go then. And remember that we have a date today. - Severus fleered.
- Yeah, right. I would prefer to date a fat lady, really, you can only dream about it.
- I know that you will go to bed with anything alive and warm. - Severus laughed.
- Well, of course, but you are the only exception. No, not the only one, I did not sleep with any animals…yet.
They both laughed and headed to Karen's classroom. Karen was a bit nervous because all the students will know who he is for sure, and they will expect some great things from him, while he was never a teacher, he was a mentor for many young designers but never, ever a teacher. He just hoped that everything will go smoothly on his first day.
- Severus…you did tell them who will be their new teacher? - This thought hit him suddenly.
- Of course…not. - Severus shrugged. - I was not entirely sure that you will come after agreeing, so I kept quiet. They would be massively disappointed if I would tell them and you would refuse suddenly. I didn't want to hurt their feelings.
- Can't you trust me just a little? What am I supposed to do now huh? They all know me as a great man who can do everything! And one thing that I actually cannot do is teaching!
- Calm down, everything will be fine. And would you trust yourself being in my place?
- Eh…not really, no. - Karen sighed and given up on any further arguments. - I will die in there today…
- It will be fine! - Severus hugged him and smiled. - They will help you, just be honest with them.
- I always was an honest person, so it won't be a problem really.
- Sure, you are a very honest person, especially with women and in business.
- Those are different types of honesty, you know it.
Severus nodded with a smile and he opened the doors to the classroom. It was a big and colourful place, materials were hanging on the walls and mannequins with student's works were standing everywhere. Karen was impressed by a high quality of all those creations. But then he saw twenty faces looking at him with big, surprised eyes and his face turned pale. He was feeling really uneasy and he panicked even more, when girls started whispering and all of them blushed suddenly. Severus walked inside and Karen had to follow him, even thought he would prefer to stay outside or run away. Severus showed him were his desk is and told him to stand behind it.
- Good afternoon students…as you all can see I was able to find a new teacher for you. If somebody does not know who is standing before you, I will introduce, my dear friend, Karen Rosenberg. Please treat him well because it will be his first time as a teacher, so help him if it will be necessary. Have a good day and I will see you on dinner. - He smiled happily and tapped Karen's shoulder. - Good luck Karen. - He whispered and went out, leaving Karen all by himself.
Karen was totally lost; he cleared his throat nervously and looked around trying to gather his thoughts and say something intelligent and funny and something that would help him to become friends with the pack of the wild brats. He walked slowly around his desk, the sat down and looked at his students with a diffident smile. Everyone was waiting for him to say something, girls were smiling at him encouragingly but boys were starting to whisper some nasty things. Karen sighed and tapped on the desk with his fingertips.
- Hi…As professor Severus told you, I was never a teacher so…- He wasn't able to finish because the doors of the classroom opened suddenly and a student came in a rush.
Karen was totally unprepared for something like that and, in addition he couldn't take his eyes from this person. His new student had long, black and shiny hair, big blue eyes, now looking at him with shock, and was just perfect. Karen was staring dumbly in those abysmal eyes, speechless and motionless. Students started murmuring and the intruder was standing there, in front of Karen, with a beautiful blush on the face and squeezing her folder desperately. It was the most beautiful girl he ever saw in his whole life. She was just phenomenal.
- I-I'm very sorry sir…I just…I was drawing my new sketches and I forgot to look on the clock. I am really, really sorry…
- It's…ok. - Karen hemmed and smiled wanly. He suddenly felt that he is in love with this mysterious and very...late girl. But he had no choice and had to find some kind of a punishment for her disobedience. - Well, it is ok but to be sure that it won't happen again…come to my room after dinner. I will find you something to do. - He smiled a bit.
- Of course professor, I understand and again, I really am sorry.
Karen nodded and he was looking at her while she was walking to her place. Her posture was perfect, her body had ideal proportions. He suddenly wished to have her as a model in the company…and much more privately of course. The girl had a white shirt with black ribbon, purple waistcoat and black shorts. Karen was curious why she is not wearing a skirt, but he remembered that Severus told him, while they were walking, that students from fashion and art department can dress as they wish unless their clothes are in white, black and purple colours.
The girl sat down with a boy in the second row. They started whispering and the girl was looking at Karen far too often. He knew that they are now talking about him. Karen was silently watching them for a few moments, curious whether they are a couple but he didn't see any signs showing that they would be with each other. He suddenly felt better and smiled to himself. Karen looked around and as soon as he cleared his throat everybody in the classroom fell silent.
- As I was saying…I was never a teacher so take it easy on me for now and if I will do something wrong feel free to tell me, ok?- Everybody nodded with smiles. - Then… I don't really know what your previous teacher was teaching you, I mean I don't know what your level of knowledge is, so we shall start with a small test. Don't worry, I will not mark it or anything. So, take out some paper and pens now, please. - He stood up, thinking about what questions he should give to them. It was useful in finding out what they know about fashion, and also a very good way to find out what is the name of the girl because he forgot to ask when he should do it, and now it would be awkward to do so. Karen dictated few questions to the class and looked on the watch, after secretly looking on the girl, feeding on even more details of her body.
- Well, I will give you time till the end of the lesson, so do your best now. - Students started answering the questions and Karen could sit down again.
He could now relax for some time and think about this weird situation. He would never fell in love with a student, even more, something like that would destroy him for sure. Severus would never forgive him and he would have a very bad opinion if somebody from outside the school would find out about it. Karen looked at her even though he didn't want to look. He never felt something like that, it was like an electroshock. The girl looked up and their eyes meet. They both blushed and looked away. Karen was terrified and it shock, because they both reacted in the same way, he felt a spark between them. He shook his head and took out a book from his bag, he had to keep himself busy with something. The lesson was dragging painfully, Karen was glancing on the watch every few minutes and was more and more nervous. He was hearing every single scratch of the pen, every sigh and movement, he couldn't take it anymore. And just when he wanted to go out or run away even, the bell rang and Karen could relax his muscles.
- Please leave the answers on your desks, remember to put your names on them, and you can go. Have a nice day, all of you. - He smiled and walked to the desks to collect all of the tests, when suddenly somebody ran into him. Karen instinctively caught this person and when he looked down, he forgot how to speak. It was her again and she was way too close now. He was holding her in his own hands, he could feel her gentle body. A heat wave suddenly came flowing through his body. He couldn't bring himself to let go of her, they were just standing there, staring at each other in silent.
- Err…Sorry, I am so clumsy. - She blushed and moved back suddenly. - Have a good day professor, and I will come after dinner. - The girl nearly ran off from the classroom.
Karen looked around and sighed with relief, the classroom was empty, so nobody could see how he reacted. He moved quickly to the place were she was sitting and looked on the sheet.
- Where is your name…? - Karen moaned and turned the page so violently that he almost tore it in half. But there it was, in the end of the sheet written down beautifully. He started smiling and suddenly he almost shouted with terror. - Victor Farenhigh?! How…she has a boy's name? She is a boy? He's…a boy?! Impossible, oh God, I really am crazy. - Karen sat down on the chair. - I am not a gay! No, it is just stupid, I probably messed up the place. She was sitting elsewhere. - He checked all the tests in this row, but there was not even a single girl's name in there. And he knew very well, that he would have never make a mistake like that.
It was shocking for him, he actually did fell in love with a boy, he was straight, and at least he thought so until now. Karen took all the tests, his bag and almost run to his apartment. It was his only lesson today, so he had some time to think about everything and relax a bit.
On the way to his room, he ran into Severus, who smiled at him and clapped his back. Karen was able to give him a forced smile.
- And, how was it? Not so bad eh? - Severus seemed to have missed this false grimace on Karen's face.
- Yeah, it was not. It should be okay really. I have some tests to check and one problematic student to see after dinner, and it was only one lesson.
- Ah, a very good way to start teaching. - Severus laughed. - Remember that we are going for a beer today, so don't keep him too long, ok?
- Yeah, I remember...I won't keep her, I mean him, long. - He coughed with embarrassment.
- Great, so I will see you later then. Relax now a little. - Severus laughed and he was just starting walking, when Karen caught his arm
- Wait, I forgot to ask you. - He looked at Severus. - When do we have dinner in here?
- It would be bad for you to miss your meal, really you are so careless. Breakfast is on 8 am, then lunch at 2 o'clock and dinner is at 8 pm. You will manage to remember or should I write it down? - Severus grinned and Karen kicked him gently. - Hey, what was that for!
- Your nastiness and everything else. - Karen sneered repeating what Severus said earlier. - I will go to my apartment now, take a shower and relax a bit…this day was way too thrilling as for me.
- I understand, you will get used to it with time, don't worry. I have to go now, I have a lesson. See you on dinner.
- Yeah, see you there.
Karen waved to Severus and headed for his apartment. He was desperate for a shower and hot coffee. But, again somebody interrupted him, and this time it was a person which Karen really did not want to see for a while.
- Professor! Professor Rosenberg, please wait!
Karen stopped with a heavy heart and smiled to Victor when he caught up, panting a bit.
- What is it…Victor? Is something wrong?
Victor was clearly surprised to hear his name from Karen. He shook his head and smiled.
- I just wanted to ask where your room is, professor. I don't know where it is really, and I am supposed to come after dinner…and I don't want to be late again.
- Ah, it's ok, I would be the one to blame because I did not tell you where my room is, I'm sorry. You can come with me now, I will show you. I can't really tell you, because I don't know its location myself. - Karen laughed and they both set off. Karen suddenly felt really good from being so close to Victor. It terrified him, because it would prove that he actually is gay.
Victor was walking quietly behind Karen. But Karen could feel his gaze fixed on his back, it was distracting and made him shiver. He sighed, it was a lost case, he had to accept the fact that he turned gay suddenly, or maybe bisexual, but anyway, he was just crazy in love with this brat and even Victor's gaze was turning him on.
- I looked on your test and I am impressed. You managed to answer all of my questions. - Karen had to start talking or else it would be more than likely that he would attack Victor.
- Was I suppose to fail on some of them? - Victor asked quietly.
- Actually, yes. - Karen laughed a bit. - I was only testing you, so some of them were very hard, and as far as I saw, you were the only one to give correct answers on every question. So it's good for you, I am happy to have such a clever student. - He patted Victor's head gently and it made all his insides bounce with happiness. - I also saw your designs on the mannequins and on the boards, they are fabulous. You have a real talent.
- Thank you professor…- Victor smiled and blushed with embarrassment.
- Oh, here is my apartment. - Karen pointed dark, wooden doors standing before them. - You will be able to find your way later?
- Yes, probably. - Victor nodded. - Thank you, professor. See you later then. - He smiled and started to walk away.
- Wait a second! - Karen grabbed his arm unknowingly.
Victor looked at him with surprise and Karen had to let him go quickly.
- I just wanted to ask you something…Your surname, Farenhigh…?
- Yes, I have it after my dad, Vincent Farenhigh. - Victor sighed. - He is a president of Farenhigh Corp., this huge, juristical company. He is a bigwig, everybody knows him…but I don't like it. - Victor smiled. - He is sometimes scary and always away, it's not really nice. You will probably know my mum Mary Vidal?
Karen almost died from a stroke. Mary, younger sister of Severus, was Victor's mum and actually is with somebody as scary as Vincent. He must have looked really shocked, because Victor started speaking again.
- They met on a banquet, my mum is now working in dad's company and she is a sister of the headmaster.
- I knew about everything except the first bit…You see, I know your mum and am friends with Severus. But I never knew that she was dating Vincent…I know him too by the way, my lawyers are from his company.
- Yes, I know that you knew my dad. - He cleared his throat. - They are not dating, they are married. Father seems to be a type that is only "dating", but he loves my mother. I'm surprised, mum never told me she knows you, even after I came to this school.
Karen wasn't surprised by that at all, and knew very well why she didn't tell Victor about him. They were once together for a while, but nothing good came from this relationship. Now, Karen was sure that he has to recover from these sudden feelings towards Victor, it really was inappropriate. And he saw how Victor and Mary were alike. Gentleness and those big, deep and clever eyes were just like hers, except from the colour, this one was after Vincent and also Victor's height was probably inherited after his father.
- Well, we didn't really like each other very much. - Victor smiled. - You better go now, lessons will start soon. I will see you later Victor.
- Right, have a nice day professor. - Victor waved to him and ran to his lessons. When he was turning into the corner, he looked at Karen again, and smiled to him.
Karen shook his head and rubbed his face with both hands. It was tiring and this whole situation was just hopeless. He came to his apartment, into the bedroom, took off his clothes in a hurry and went to the bathroom. The warm water from the shower was relaxing, he spend half an hour just standing still, allowing the water to flow over his tired body. Then he turned off the hot water and stayed under the refreshing, cold water for few minutes. That was what his body really needed now, he was so hot inside that it was burning.
When he went out from the bathroom, he allowed his body to dry up slowly. He made himself a cup of hot coffee and lay down on the bed. Without even noticing, Karen fell asleep. He was dreaming about Mary and then suddenly about Victor. His dream was all he really wanted, Victor in his arms, so warm and calm. It was really nice and Karen was smiling all the time, he was able to touch, kiss and hug Victor as much as he wanted to. He would have been sleeping until the morning, dreaming about all the pleasures of the world, if he would not hear banging on his door.
Karen opened his eyes unconsciously and for a second he couldn't remember where he is, he should be with Victor, in his house and in his bed. No, he realized after a moment that it was just a dream and then everything came to him suddenly. He jumped out of the bed and rushed to the doors, forgetting that the only thing he had on his body, was a towel on his hips.
- How could I fell asleep just like that…? But surely it was a pure pleasure. - He murmured to himself with a smile. - Just a second, I'm coming! - Karen shouted when the knocking repeated again.
He opened the doors and as he expected, Victor was the one standing before him. They looked at each other, and then Victor looked down and blushed, covering his mouth with both hands. Karen followed his gaze and cursed few times.
- A-am I interrupting…? I can come back a bit later. - Victor stuttered out and backed a little.
- Eh? No, I was just…taking shower. Come inside and I will put something on, give me a second. - Karen rushed to his bedroom, leaving shocked Victor behind.
It was terribly embarrassing, especially because the first thought that came into Karen's mind was, that Victor is looking really sexy when he is blushing. Karen groaned and got dressed in a hurry. It was his first day and he managed to screw up every single thing, he was the only person who was actually able to do something like that. And now, Victor is probably terrified, thinking that his new teacher is a pervert. Well, actually he would be right on that.
Karen came back to the study room and smiled to Victor.
- Sorry for that, it should not have happened, ever. - He sat down behind his desk.
- It's fine…- Victor was still red on his face and was staring at his hands, clenched on the knees.
- Oh God, you really are thinking that I am a pervert. - Karen sighed.
- What? No! Of course not! - Victor looked at him so suddenly that Karen jumped on his chair. - I- I mean, no…I am not thinking that. - He blushed even more than before.
- This is hopeless…- Karen didn't really know what he should do now. - You know…I am new in here, so I will be generous this time. You can go, but remember, it can't happen again. If you will be late ever again, I will find something to do for you.
- What? I can go? Why? - Victor looked disappointed, but when he saw Karen's surprised look, he looked away again. - Thank you professor…I won't be late again, I promise. Have a good night sir…
Karen was really shocked by this weird behaviour, he thought Victor would be happy to go. But well, people say that teenagers are different these days. He looked at Victor and smiled, this boy was really beautiful and sweet. Victor stood up and walked slowly to the doors, Karen followed after him with a sudden need to touch him.
- Goodnight Victor and see you on tomorrow's the lesson. - He gently stroked his head and then Victor smiled happily. - Don't be so happy, I will be a very harsh teacher, you will see tomorrow. - Karen couldn't help but smile.
- I'm sure you will be, professor. Goodnight. - Victor went out slowly, just as he would prefer to stay with Karen, enjoying the warmth of his fingers braided in his hair.
But it was only Karen's impression, and he shook it off from his mind quickly. When Victor disappeared, he closed the door and sighed with relief. He looked at his watch and smiled, another relaxing moment was coming, the meeting with Severus. Karen put on his shoes, some jacket and went out to find Severus. It was all that he needed now, beer and talking about nothing but stupid things.
***
Victor walked slowly, sighing deeply from time to time. Professor was really amazing. Victor was really impressed and just couldn't fight with this warm feeling growing inside him. He was daydreaming while walking to his dormitory. Suddenly somebody caught him and hugged tightly. Victor almost shouted but he recognised the person in the split second. Who could fail to recognise these bright, green and happy eyes, this irresistible and friendly smile…and those dishevelled brightly red hair.
- Kurt…do you really have to scare me to death all the time? - Victor sighed trying to slip from Kurt's hug.
- If I am scaring you all the time, then you should know that if somebody will scare you…that will be me, so you don't need to be afraid. - Kurt smiled and hugged Victor even tighter.
- Really your mind is as bright as a freshly cleaned toilet… - Victor panted. - You are choking me now…let go.
- Fine, fine princess don't get mad! - Kurt raised his hands peacefully. - Where were you just now?
- In professor's apartment… - Victor sighed on the thought of Karen's warm hand.
Kurt looked at him silently and carefully. He was Victor's best friend since they were little so he could tell what Victor is thinking, feeling and hiding.
- Oh please…don't tell me that you actually have a crush on him! - Kurt groaned with pain. - Yes, he is a very handsome piece of ass but…
- I know that there are far too many buts and I am not in love with him! - Victor suddenly was irritated. - I just admire him, okay? And drop it.
- As you command princess…
Kurt wasn't happy with this. He knew, maybe even better than Victor himself, what his friend is feeling. And it was far too dangerous. Kurt decided that he will have to keep an eye on Victor…in case he would do something irresponsible. For now Victor was totally ignoring the presence of Kurt, probably a bit mad and unstable, so Kurt was not pushing his luck and trying to talk with Victor. They went to the dorms quietly, without a single word.

***
Karen found Severus in the library; he was still checking homework and tests. Karen sighed and shook his head slowly.
- Hey, leave it alright! - He grabbed Severus and dragged him along. - Our beer is waiting.
- Whoa! Wait a second, I have to give it all back tomorrow.
- Says who? It's Friday tomorrow, give yourself a break. They will be happy to get it back on Monday's morning. Now, relax! It's late already.
- Fine…as you wish. - Severus gave up and they both went out.
From the school to the nearest village there was fifteen minutes walking though the forest. The night was chilly wet, and they had to be really careful not to end up in some muddy puddle. When they finally reached the village, it turned out to be a really small, dirty and very poor. They could see the end of the village while still standing near the other one. The village had one pub, two small hotels, one pharmacy, one bakery, greengrocery, a butcher's shop and one multipurpose store. Karen was standing there with his mouth open, he never saw something this small it was a new experience to him.
- And people are living in here, you know? - Severus laughed and dragged Karen to the pub.
- How many people exactly? - Karen was looking around with disbelief.
- Well, more than a hundred probably. - Severus shrugged his shoulders and opened the doors to a pub.
It was an even bigger shock for Karen. Everything smelled with bear, sweat and urines. Karen frowned with disgust.
- We better make it quick okay Sev? This place is really nasty…
- It was you who wanted to grab a beer.
- But you did not say anything about poor conditions…! - Karen hissed angrily.
- Well, you didn't ask me about it. - Severus laughed. - Come on, we should seat somewhere. - He looked around and spotted a small table in the corner. - Go there and sit down, I will buy us some ale.
Karen nodded and went to take a seat. On his way he went past two girls, sitting two tables away and drinking bloody merry. He smiled to them and both girls smiled back with excitement, they recognised him. One of the girls was a blonde, the other one was ginger. Both were also very attractive and Karen was quite surprised to see girls like that in such a place. Karen sat down and looked at them again, they were chatting quietly, holding hands. He knew what were they talking about, and could feel that this night will be lucky for him and for Severus probably too.
- Hello ladies…- Severus also smiled to them, holdings mugs full of dark ale.
The ginger girl smiled kindly to him, but the blonde recognised him, squealed quietly and bended to her friend, probably telling her who this man was. Then, they both looked at Severus and Karen, shocked and excited.
Karen smiled and waved to them, drinking his ale.
- I am here quite often, but well, haven't seen pretty girls lately. It's not really common in this shithole…- Severus was watching both girls with a happy smile.
- Well, if it is indeed so rare, then we should perhaps seize the opportunity and join them? - Karen finished his beer.
- You know, why not! - Severus rubbed his hands. - Every man needs a woman…form time to time.
Karen smiled bleakly thinking suddenly about Victor. But if he will be able to get his hands on a woman, this whole stupid feeling towards the boy will probably disappear, Karen was sure of it.
They both moved towards the table where girls were sitting and Karen leaned on the table-top and smiled to them. Girls were stunned, staring at Karen and Severus with their eyes widely open.
- Would you mind if we join you? Two beautiful girls sitting alone, it is just unacceptable, don't you agree Severus?
- Of course! - Severus nodded. - So, ladies?
Girls looked at each other and the ginger one nodded with a smile.
- Well, my name is Karen and this one here is Severus. - Karen sat down beside the ginger girl and introduced both of them.
- We know your names. - Blonde smiled, looking at Severus. - My same is Patricia, but you can call me Patti and my friend's name is Victoria.
- But you can call me Vicky. - Ginger girl smiled, laying her hand on Karen's shoulder.
Karen smiled to her, but deep inside he was asking himself if Victor's equivalent is sitting with him now. Karen looked at her closely, they were definitely not similar at all, the girl was ginger, that's will be one point, she had green eyes and they were not as big and shiny as Victor's. Her lips were too big and she had freckles. Only her body seemed to be nice, and well, she was a woman with breasts, quite nice ones actually. But Karen surprisingly thought that Victor was really more attractive and irresistible than Vicky or Patti. And soon he found out that there was one more thing which was annoying in those two…they were laughing so stupidly. But he had to be normal again, he wanted to see beauty in women, to feel the attraction towards them, and to do it he really had to get this girl today. And there was Severus too, he seemed to be happy, and which was most important, he couldn't know about his feelings towards a student.
Karen was trying to be nice and chatty, but his mood was against him. The only medicine for this problem would be drinking and he used it as much as he could. It would be really nice to skip this entire chatting, do what everybody wanted to do and end it. Karen had enough of all the questions about him and he also got bored with asking stupid questions just to create an illusion that he actually cared.
And then it started raining heavily, that was what Karen hoped would happen. He looked out of the window and sighed loudly.
- Look it's raining heavily. How are we supposed to get back to school in this weather? And it's getting late…we should get going.
- You can stay with us until it will stop raining. -Vicky smiled. - We have two rooms in the hotel across the street.
- Yeah, we would be happy to take you in for this night. - Patty nodded, hugging Severus' arm tightly.
- Are you sure that it won't be a problem…? - Severus smiled to Karen and winked.
- Aha, no problem. Come on, let's go then. We will be soaked anyway I think…- Vicky sighed unhappily.
- Here…- Karen covered Vicky with his jacket. - You will be dry and warm. I will be fine, just give me a towel when we will be in your room. - He smiled.
- Are you sure…? - Vicky looked worried, but Karen nodded and took her outside.
Severus did the same thing for Patty and they followed. But it didn't work exactly as it should. It was raining so heavily, and the wind was so strong, that all of them were soaked before they reached the hotel. But they were all in good moods, so only laughing and jokes came from this situation, even thought they were freezing.
- Come on, you are going with me. - Patty smiled and dragged Severus, who only managed to wave to Karen, into her room.
- Hey! If you will wake up first, come and wake me too! - Karen shouted after Severus.
- Will do! Good night you lot! - Severus waved to them.
Karen looked at Vicky and cleared his throat. It seemed to be so awkward now- he really would prefer to go back to school. But it was too late now and Vicky took him into her room.
- I will give you a towel and you can hang your clothes on the radiator. - Vicky went to the bathroom and returned with a towel for Karen. - Here you go. It's big so you can cover yourself. And I will go to the bathroom to change clothes.
- Thanks. - Karen smiled.
Vicky went to the bathroom and he was able, finally, to take off the wet clothes and wrap in the warm towel. He came closer to the window and looked outside. He could see the hill and school in the distance, with few lights still on. Karen sighed wondering what Victor is doing now, and if he is asleep what is he dreaming about. It was painful to be only able to think about him without feeling his warmth and without his sweet scent. Karen rubbed his face with both hands and then he heard Vicky coming out from the bathroom. He was desperate now.
The need of somebody's body close to his was burning. Without any words Karen caught Vicky and held her tightly in his arms. She looked at him surprised but he didn't explain anything. Karen kissed her and very soon all her clothes and his towel were laying on the floor. He was burning inside with a need to satisfy his needy body. With closed eyes Karen was exploring every inch of Vicky's body, wanting her to change into Victor. He couldn't bring himself to look at her or even touch her breasts, but his passion was strong and it was enough to satisfy every woman. Vicky didn't complain at all, she was even sure that Karen is turned on because of her. But he was not, at all.

Morning came with a huge hangover for Karen. He woke up at five in the morning and groaned with pain exploding inside his head. It was surprising because he didn't drink so much yesterday. He looked around and couldn't really remember where he is and what was and is going on. He looked down and saw Vicky, sleeping beside him, naked. Karen puckered his forehead and wondered why he was sleeping with somebody this ugly. And then it all hit him hard. Firstly, this girl was not ugly…and what is most important, she is a woman. Secondly, this night was, or rather should, be very pleasant for him. It was really worrying that he was not enjoying the moment and wanted to leave this room as soon as it was possible.
- I need to get up…- Karen moaned and slowly dragged his tired body to the bathroom, taking his clothes on the way.
When he saw himself in the mirror, he was terrified. His face turned zombie, with dark circles around eyes, his hair was dishevelled and there was a fresh bristle on his face. Karen was depressed and it got worse because he had no brush or shaver to pull himself together. He was only able to wash himself and put his dirty clothes on. It was really disgusting and embarrassing.
- I hope that Victor will not see me like that. - Karen shook his head. - God, I'm thinking about him again, it's really scary.
When he came out from the bathroom Vicky was still asleep. Karen smiled happily. He will be actually able to leave without her noticing, just disappear forever and forget about this episode. He silently went outside and knocked to the room in which Severus was sleeping. He had to do it again and after few minutes Severus came out, still sleepy and looking even worse than Karen.
- Man…you look terrible. - Karen laughed.
- Did you see yourself…? - Severus yawned. - Are you going back now? It's five in the morning…
- I want to go back. It's not for me anymore.
- Anymore? What do you mean? - Severus was fully awake now, staring at Karen in shock.
- Well yeah…I just don't feel like doing stuff like that for now. Are you coming with me?
- I…I will stay a bit longer. I really like Patty…she is a great girl. - Severus smiled.
- Good for you then, I will be waiting at school. See you on breakfast. - Karen tapped his shoulder.
- Yeah…are you really ok? - Severus was worried.
- Of course I am! - Karen laughed. - Who knows, maybe I'm in love.
- With who?! - Now Sev was really shocked.
- That would be top secret. - Karen blew him a kiss and walked away in a hurry. He really needed fresh clothes and a proper cleaning.
The air outside was refreshing and everything was still silent, only some birds were calling in the woods. It was relaxing and Karen calmed down a little. He was staring on the school's building while he was walking. He was wandering where Victor is sleeping. It would be nice to see him sleeping. Karen shook his head, trying to ignore his thoughts. This would be much safer this way for both him and Victor. But it was just impossible - his mind was going in circles around Victor. Karen's body still remembered Victor's scent and fragility.

***

Victor couldn't sleep at all. As soon as he was closing his eyes, he could see Karen in front of him and feel his touch on his arms. His body was reacting so easily, it was scary and confusing. Victor moaned into his pillow, he couldn't take it anymore. This feeling was driving him crazy. He was never even into boys, of course he could see the beauty in some of them, but it was only because of his passion for clothes. Victor was only finding them attractive because they would make great models, nothing more. And now, so suddenly he actually did fall for a guy. What was making things even worse was the fact that this guy was his new professor and a huge celebrity in addition, a rich and influential figure. Victor even hoped that this whole fever was because of that, but no…now he was sure that it was not a simple admiration.
Victor saw Karen and Severus going to the city, he just happened to be looking out of the window. And it was also a simple coincidence that earlier he overheard a conversation between those two. It made Victor so jealous and angry - they were actually going out for girls and drinks. And it was in that moment when he realized that he really was in love with the professor. It was really inappropriate and Victor knew that he had absolutely no chance to make Karen like him too.
Victor felt that he really needs to get up. He wasn't sleepy at all and he was really hot and thirsty. He put his jacket on the pyjamas and silently went outside. It was a really long way from the dormitory to the kitchen, and it was cold at night in the school. Victor leaped over few last steps on the stairs and rushed through the dark corridor. When he was passing the window he saw that wind was just starting to blow again and first drops of rain fell down from dark clouds. Victor sighed unhappily, it seems that there will be another cold and miserable day. it was really hard not to miss sunshine and warmth nowadays. But winter will be here soon, and with a bit of luck they will have snowy winter break. It would be so romantic to walk in the snow with a lover. Victor laughed to himself, his thoughts were really trivial.
Victor went down the stairs and turned left into the corridor leading through the entrance hall. When he was just about to turn into the corridor leading to the kitchen, the entrance doors opened suddenly. It was so surprising that Victor leaped up with fear and almost shouted. But then he saw Karen, totally wet, with red cheeks and hands. He was shivering with cold but when he saw Victor, his eyes were suddenly wide and he seemed to be panicking.
- W-what are y-you doing in he-here…? - He stutter trying to warm himself by rubbing his arms with hands. - Y-you should b-be sleeping n-now… shouldn't y-you?
- I err…I only came to get something to drink. - Victor was looking at Karen with his eyes wide open. - I'm really hot.
- E-excuse me…? - Karen coughed suddenly.
- I- I didn't mean that! I just wanted to say…God, never mind! - Victor grabbed Karen's arm and dragged him to the kitchen. - I will make you something to drink professor…something hot, like a tea. - He smiled softly. - You will be sick if you will stay in those wet clothes. I will go and grab some towel for you. For now…I will give you my jacket. - Victor took it off and gave it to Karen.
- I-I'm fine t-hanks. It will be all w-wet if I w-will w-wear it… - Karen was looking on the jacket like on the most precious thing existing on the earth.
- Don't worry, I will dry it later. I have to do my laundry anyway. - Victor smiled and he put the coat on Karen. - Now we should get you this hot tea…come with me.
Karen was dumbly following Victor, without any resistance. He was looking at Victor and just couldn't believe in this blind luck. They were both in the same place and at the same time. And Victor in his pyjamas was even more attractive and the thought that he will have nothing underneath was flashing in Karen's mind brightly. This situation was starting to be very dangerous, especially because Karen still wasn't totally sober.
Karen sat down on the chair in the kitchen while Victor put the kettle on and then went to the storeroom to get a towel for Karen. He came back in a split second, carrying a big and fluffy towel.
- Here you go professor. - He gave the towel to Karen. - You should probably take your shirt off…it's really wet.
- Yeah…thanks Victor. - Karen slowly took his shirt off. He wasn't entirely comfortable with doing it in front of Victor, but he had no other choice.
Victor was glancing at Karen while making a tea. He almost burned his hands when he saw Karen drying his wet body with the towel, he looked so hot. Victor would be very happy to help him, he would do anything for Karen in this moment. He was staring at him secretly. At least he thought it was like that.
Karen felt his gaze and suddenly looked straight into Victor's eyes. The boy blushed and looked away in a hurry, almost spilling the tea all over the countertop and him.
- Are you alright? - Karen smiled gently. He was not cold anymore further more, it was too warm for him now.
- Yes…here is your tea. - Victor gave him a cup but he could now see Karen's red cheeks and his burning eyes. - I think you have a fever professor…
- Oh I so hate it when you are calling me like that. - Karen snorted.
- Excuse me…? - Victor felt really weird now.
- Call me Karen, cut this professor crap… - Karen smiled to him frantically.
Victor hesitated for a moment but then he smiled nervously.
- As you like…Karen. You have a very high fever, let me check it ok? - He leaned slowly over Karen and pressed his lips to his forehead. - You are burning! You have to lie down…Take your tea and go to your apartment prof…Karen. I will bring you some pills in a moment.
- If I will be able to find the way to my apartment then sure…I will lie down in my bed. - Karen smiled weakly, stood up and walked out from the kitchen.
Victor wasn't sure if he was lucky or just the opposite. He will have to take care of the professor who was now delirious with fever. Victor rushed to the nurse's office but there was no one in there. Victor knew what he needs, so he just took it. He took pills to beat the fever down, hot drinks for cold and flu, syrup to help Karen to fall asleep and some other useful medicines. He was almost at the door when he remembered about thermometer and then he almost run towards Karen's apartment, praying for him to be there.
And he was there. When Victor came into his bedroom, Karen was sitting on the bed in his boxers only. Victor blushed unintentionally and came closer nervously. He put all the medicines on the night-table and gave the thermometer to Karen.
- You should measure your temperature.
Karen nodded and put the thermometer under his arm. Then he looked at Victor and smiled to him. His mind was not working at all. His emotions were ruling now. Karen knew that his feelings were bad, but he just couldn't help it now, he had absolutely no control over his mind and body. He was looking at Victor who was now preparing all the medicines that Karen needed and he knew that he was at his limits. The need to touch Victor, to taste his lips was growing.
Victor smiled to him and came closer to take the thermometer and check Karen's temperature. When he was just about to take it, Karen grabbed his hand suddenly and pulled Victor closer. Their bodies were adjoined and they both could feel the warmth of the other body. Victor's eyes were wide open, he was shocked and panicked. Karen on the other hand, was calmly looking into his eyes with passion burning in his eyes. Either of them could talk, they were just looking at each other. And then Karen pulled Victor down, holding his arms tightly. Victor was dumb with fear, he didn't know what to do in this situation, how to react. Maybe he should run, but he couldn't move at all. Karen moved his face close to Victor's, smiled calmly and then kissed Victor with all his passion. He sucked into Victor's lips like a bloodsucker. Victor felt that every emotion is leaving his body replaced by a heat flow. He suddenly felt so calm and relaxed, and it was so good, so pleasant.
Karen was completely swallowed by the moment. He lost the track of time, he didn't really care about time. They were kissing passionately without a breath, lost into each other, doing what they really dreamed of doing. It was so intense that their energy was drained completely. Karen's head started to hurt again and he felt very weak suddenly. Victor felt that the kiss is getting weaker and then Karen just fell on the bed, unconscious. Victor quickly moved back, covering his lips with both hands. They were still hot and wet from the kiss. He blushed and started panicking. Victor realised what they just did…what he did with a delirious professor who will probably remember nothing from this day, including this moment. Victor took several deep breaths and started thinking about what he should do now. When he calmed down a bit, he laid Karen under the duvet and slapped his face several times. Karen groaned and opened his eyes a bit.
- Professor…you need to take some medicines… - Victor thought that it will be better to return on the official grounds. Karen parted his lips and Victor gave him pills and water to swallow. He was also able to give Karen some syrup just before he fell asleep again.
- This is bad…really bad. - Victor groaned. He made sure that Karen is comfortable and he left him. He ran straight to his room and curled up in his bed. He really hoped that Karen will remember. The tears which he was swallowing all this time finally forced their way out and he wept quietly.
Kurt was awake since Victor went out. He had really bad feeling about Victor's disappearance for such a long period of time. And now, when he was weeping into his pillow Kurt was sure that something is wrong. He just hoped that he would be mistaken, or it will have nothing to do with the new professor. He was only able to fall asleep when Victor stopped crying and was completely silent and peaceful. But this bad hunch did not leave him at all.