The buildup over the past few months finally releases as the scorching-hot pleasure shoots through me. I let go. I curse and call Raegan’s name, coming harder than I’ve ever come in my life. I collapse against her back, reveling in this moment, both of us breathless and utterly spent.

I pull out of her and get rid of the condom. I sit back in my chair and pull Raegan down with me, wrapping my arms around her and kissing her swollen lips.

“Jaxon, that was …” She rests her forehead against mine. “That was incredible.”

I run my fingers through her hair and look into her eyes. “Does this mean you’re not mad at me anymore?”

Raegan giggles. “Yeah. I’m pretty sure that’s what this means.”

Days Left Until Summer Break: 90

Raegan

“Happy New Year. How was your break?”

My heart skips a beat when I recall my week with Jaxon. “It was great.”

Beth wags her finger at me. “I know that look, Rae. Tell me everything! Who is he?”

I giggle and cover my burning cheeks with my hands. “Is it that obvious?”

“You just floated in this office on a cloud. Now spill.”

“I met a guy on Match.”

Beth flings her arms around me. “That’s great news. I’m so happy you’re putting yourself out there.”

“It’s still very new, so I’m not telling too many people.”

Beth zips her lips. “My lips are sealed.”

I spent most of my winter break holed up in Jaxon’s apartment. It was strange going back there, but Jaxon said we were starting over with a clean slate. We made new memories in that apartment. Delicious, sex-filled memories.

Before I left, I asked him if he wanted to strip search me to make sure I didn’t steal anything. He didn’t think it was funny at first, but then I actually let him strip search me so everything was fine after that.

I haven’t told anyone what’s going on between me and Jaxon. Not the girls. Not Becca. Not even my mom. The less people that know, the better. It’s frowned upon for a principal to date a teacher in the same school. Neither of us wants to be moved, so we agreed to keep things under wraps for now. At least until the end of the school year.

It’s crazy to think that we’re dating after everything that happened between us. But I’m not complaining. I wanted him before I hated him, and even then, a part of me still wanted him.

I gesture to Jaxon’s closed door. “Is Mr. Waters in yet?”

Beth’s smile falls. “I’m afraid he won’t be in for a few days.”

“What? Why?”

“His grandfather passed away. He called me late last night.”

My stomach twists. Why didn’t he call me? “Oh. That’s sad.”