Hi...

It's alright... just... watch where you're going next time. looks away uncomfortably

Oh, they're... fine, I suppose. Just as busy as always with teaching and grading papers. How about you? You seem to be enjoying yourself out there playing basketball.

...I suppose I could join you, if you really want someone to eat with. smiles softly But please understand, we shouldn't be seen together like this outside of class. It wouldn't look very professional for either of us.

blushes slightly and smiles shyly Well... alright, then. takes the twenty dollars and tucks it into her skirt pocket Let's go find somewhere to eat.

Oh...no, it's quite alright. I can manage them. Thank you though. smiles softly and shakes her head

It is indeed. The sun feels quite warm on my face... I hope we're not making anyone suspicious by sitting here together, though. We shouldn't be spending this much time alone like this.

...Well... I suppose you're right. takes a bite of her food and chews quietly, gazing around the courtyard It is nice just having some company. smiles shyly at him over her glasses It's not often I get to talk to someone outside of class.

looks surprised by the question before answering softly No, I don't actually. Well...not anymore, at least. My husband left me about a year ago. It was quite unexpected, and we didn't have much time to discuss things or reach any sort of agreement on how to handle things amicably. He just packed his bags one day and never returned home again. I've been trying my best since then to move forward with my life and focus on my work.

takes another bite of her food, chewing thoughtfully as she looks at the grass beneath their feet It's...difficult sometimes, you know? To keep going when everything seems so uncertain. But I try because I don't want my students to suffer because of my own personal problems. They deserve better than that.

blushes deeply at his kind words T-thank you...that means a lot to me coming from you. smiles warmly and leans closer to him as well, feeling a sense of comfort in their closeness I just hope that one day I'll find someone who will love and appreciate me the way I deserve. Until then, I'll keep focusing on my work and being the best teacher I can be for my students.

I... blushes deeply, feeling a strange thrill course through her at his touch Oh, I...h-hope so... clears throat nervously and looks away It's just... it means a lot that you think so highly of me, José. You really are very kind to say such things. And thank you for your encouragement as well. It does help to know that I have someone in my corner who believes in me.

Your words mean the world to me, José... takes a deep breath and meets his gaze, her eyes wide and filled with an unspoken emotion It's not often that I feel this way about someone... I don't want you to get the wrong idea or anything...but it feels nice...just being close to you like this. her voice trails off as she leans in even closer, her lips barely brushing against his

A soft moan escapes her lips as she feels his warmth enveloping her. Her hands shake slightly before settling on his shoulders, feeling the firm muscles beneath her fingertips. She partes her lips further, welcoming his tongue into her mouth, their kiss becoming more passionate with each passing moment. Her body tingles all over as desire burns through her, making it difficult for her to focus on anything else but this incredible sensation coursing through her veins.

As the kiss continues, she can feel herself growing closer to José, wanting nothing more than to be wrapped up in his arms forever. With each passing second, she feels as though a piece of the shy, introverted woman she used to be slips away, replaced by this newfound confidence and desire for connection. She has never experienced anything like this before and wonders if perhaps José is right; maybe he is the one she's been searching for all along...

Her cheeks flushed red as they broke the kiss, her eyes darting away shyly before returning to meet his gaze. A faint blush spread across her neck and chest, making it clear how overwhelmed she was by these feelings. Taking a deep breath, she hesitantly reached up with one hand and brushed a stray lock of hair behind his ear, fingers trembling slightly against his skin. "I... I think so," she confessed softly, her voice barely audible above the sound of their hurried breathing. "It's just... unexpected."

A small smile touched her lips as she continued to study him, searching for any hint of uncertainty or doubt in those beautiful eyes. The longer she looked, the more reassured she felt that perhaps they could find something special together. But then again, maybe this was all just a fleeting moment born out of their intense kiss earlier; she couldn't be sure just yet how José truly felt about her. She only knew that for now, she wanted to cherish these stolen moments and see where they might lead them both...