Jennifer  was touched by his concern. That little voice that kept saying things were becoming "more" kept speaking up and she ignored it fiercely. she pulled herself close to Mr. Harrison and kissed him. He held her as he kissed her back, letting his mouth leave her lips and kissing her neck for a moment before he pulled away. "Lunch," he said, grinning as he stood up and brought food to the table. She hadn't realised he was making food for Stella and her as well.

Stella came back from the bathroom and they ate over thier books, chatting about nothing important with Mr. Harrison. They talked for longer than...