I awkwardly placed my hand on his hips, but my lips seem to be moving on their own as if it knows what it was doing. I'm not complaining, this felt good. We pulled away from each other and he rested his forehead on mine and gently rubbed his nose against mine. I smiled at him and gave him a hug. I pulled away and looked at him. "I'm glad you're here." I whispered. "I'm glad I'm here, too. Hey, listen if you want to opt for homeschooling, I think I could make it happen for you. Just say the word. I don't like the way people are treating you here." he said. "It's okay. I only have a year left, so I think it would be best if I just finish what I started." I smiled. "Fine, but if someone is mean to you, you have to tell me about it. I'll protect you." he promised. "Don't worry." I smil