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“I-I…oh, yes, of course. I’ll see you around, Monty.”

I have no reaction to the way he says my name, not like I did with Robbie.

My phone buzzes in my hand as I walk back into my classroom, and I almost fall down in surprise.

Python:You’re not stupid and that wasn’t embarrassing. I said it first so if there’s anyone who should be embarrassed (and there’s not), it’s me.

Python:I don’t want to say goodbye just yet. I’d kind of like to talk to you some more, if you’ll let me.

Me:You want to…talk to me? Seriously? After all that?

Python:If we’re being perfectly honest here, I want to do much more than just talk to you, Monty.

Me:Oh.

Python:Yeah, OH. I want to taste those sweet lips of yours again, want to wrap my hands in your long, red hair, and I don’t want to stop there.

Me:I don’t think I’d want you to stop there either.

What?No, no, no, no.Stop it, Monty!

Me:But you should. I’m at work right now and I can’t be doing…THIS while I’m at work.

Python:So? I’m at work too.

Me:Yes, but do you work with a bunch of children?

Python:Actually, yes, though they aren’t here right now.

Python:I’ll stop.

Python:But Monty? The moment the clock strikes 5, it’s on.

Heat charges to the apex of my thighs and I squirm.It’s on.

Who the hell says things like that to a stranger?

Well, I mean…I did let him do certain things to me, so I guess we’re not complete strangers now.

But still.

Me:Change the subject, Robbie.

Python:Why’d you leave me your number if you thought I’d never use it?

Python:Or were you HOPING I’d never use it? Did you give me your number as a pity thing?

Python:Do you think I’m a bad kisser, Monty? Because I don’t think that’s the case, not with the way you… Oh, wait, I promised I’d stop.

Me:I am blushing so hard because now I can’t stop thinking about you kissing me.

Me:No, I didn’t give you my number as a pity thing. If that were the case, I would have given you a fake number.

Python:So why were you surprised I contacted you?

Me:Because I just left you there after…

Python:After what? And, please, be specific.

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