The House Next Door.

Addison withheld the fact Mr Hardy was driving her home after practice from Marcy.
The girl would freak the fuck out.
But Addison was already freaking out comprehending the process.

It wasn't a big deal

That thought swirled around her as the day ended and practice had started. Addison trailed into the locker room and stopped short seeing only Casey there.

"It's Friday" Casey rolled her brown orbs. "No one will be here"

"But we are" Addison said smiling.

Casey laughed lacing up her cleats. Addison swung her bag over and pulled out her shorts and tank top. Changing quickly Addison pulled her hair in a messy bun.
Meeting Casey in the hall Addison walked out onto the field.
Mr Coop and Mr Hardy waited patiently in the dug out.

"What is this?" Mr Hardy blue eyes narrowed.

"Friday" Casey told him sitting next to Mr Coop.

"Alright" Mr Hardy said nodding. Addison placed herself right next to Mr Hardy.

"What will we do?" Addison questioned.

"Thoughts?" Mr Hardy asked.

Mr Coop turned. "Take Frost to the mount. Pitch ya heart out kid"

Addison laughed. Mr Hardy gazed down grinning down at the girl.

"Case, we can whack the ball" Mr Coop said leading Casey away.

Addison sighed shifting to a stance.

"Do you mind if I jog for a bit?" Addison asked.

Mr Hardy lowered his baseball hat. "Not at all. In fact I'll join you"

Addison smiled and walked with the coach toward the track.

"May I ask you something?" Addison wondered.

"You may ask" Mr Hardy glanced at Addison.

"Why Maine? Your from England" Addison stated.

"I lived in the states for awhile. Two years"

"Teaching?"

"That and other activities" Mr Hardy grinned.

Addison smirked. "Activities?"

"And things" Mr Hardy smiled.

"Tell me" Addison smiled brightly.

"How's does this concern you in any way?" Mr Hardy brow furrowed.

"I'm curious" Addison reasoned. "Just neighborly"

A light chuckle escaped Mr Hardy lips. "Alright" He nodded then gaze down at the girl. "I played for the minor leagues"

"No way?" Addison asked astound.

"Yes way" Mr Hardy teased back.

"Then what happened?" Addison murmured.

"Tore my muscle in my calf. The healing process was terrible so the team casted me off there little island" Mr Hardy babbled.

Addison gazed up and a slow frown began to form on her lips. "I'm sorry"

"Awh" Mr Hardy lips formed a smile. "It's okay. I love teaching"

"I love it too"

Addison cheeks burned with her statement.

"I mean Im glad you like it too" She stammered.

Mr Hardy rose a single brow. "Your redder than a tomato"

Addison grimaced pushing the track gate open.
Mr Hardy trailed behind snickering and teasing at the girl.
Addison lowered her body taking gulps of air.
Taking off into a slow run she turned her body.

"Keep up"

A single brow was raised from Mr Hardy. Addison laughed turning again and running.

A second later Mr Hardy was at her side grinning.

"How-" Addison head glanced back.

"Keep up" Mr Hardy snickered.

Addison clenched her jaw. She absently peered down at his long athletic legs. His calf muscle was huge.

Oh my lord

Mr Hardy steadied his pace and actually led Addison along the track.

"All that talk and no game?" Mr Hardy grinned.

Addison waved her fist at the man. The action caused him to burst into laughter.

"Shall I slow down?" He called.

"No" Addison replied.

Addison kept her steady pace. But constantly watched Mr Hardy ahead of her.

Look at his back.. He defiantly works out.. Woah, I guess he's attractive

"Ah"

Addison cleat raised and a rock got in the way of her run.
So, down she went onto the red stone of the track.
Addison leg grazed the pavement. She winced as her hands shot out to break her fall.

"Addy" Mr Hardy began crouching down to her level. "Are you okay?"

"I'm fine" Addison sighed.

Mr Hardy nodded and Addison watched in a grimace as his lips spread into a smile. "Some fall" he commented.

"I tripped" Addison said dryly. "Not a big deal"

"You're bleeding" Mr Hardy winced.

Addison head shot down to witness the red wooze of her blood trailing down her knee.

"Ah" Addison exclaimed.

"Let's get you fixed up" Mr Hardy said leaning toward her.

"I'm fine you don't -"

Addison was graced with forearms wrapped around her waist. Mr Hardy pulled her closer to him.

"Pull your whole weight to me" Mr Hardy murmured into her hair.

"I keep managing to embarrass myself in front of you" Addison grimaced leaning into him.

"Nonsense love" Mr Hardy told her. "I find it quite adorable"

"I was aiming for that" She said dryly.

Mr Hardy squeezed her waist and peered down to show her his grin. Addison rolled her eyes and allowed Mr Hardy to lead her off the field.

"Light as a feather"

"I'm tiny" Addison told him smug.

Then Mr Hardy muttered. "Yes, quite adorable"

It was Addison's turned to grin. Mr hardy hand grazed her revealed skin absently. Addison flushed and turned her head away to keep him from seeing.

"Let's call it a day" Mr Hardy told her leading her away.

"Mr Coop" Mr Hardy called. Casey and Mr Coop were rounding up the bats.

"See you Monday" Mr Coop waved.

"Nice fella" Mr Hardy murmured to Addison.

Addison simply laughed. Mr Hardy shifted his hand to grasp the key.

"Wrap your hands around me" Mr Hardy said quietly.

Addison hesitantly obliged. Addison could feel his hard stomach and waist.
Addison wanted to die right there and then.

Jesus almighty

Unlocking the door to his office, Mr Hardy grasped Addison once more.

"Just right in here" He murmured to her.

Addison was pulled gently into a folding chair. Mr Hardy sat in front of her and opened a drawer to his desk rummaging through it.

"Gotcha" Mr Hardy murmured pulling out a first aid kit.

Mr Hardy lowered himself to gaze at her leg.
Addison gnawed on her lower lip as his gaze sent chills down her spine.
Mr Hardy took out a single bandaid and a alcohol pad.

"This might sting"

Addison nodded and peered down to watched him apply the pad gently onto her skin.
A slow smile spread across her lips.
But the smile faded as Mr Hardy began to blow lightly onto her cut.

Addison couldn't keep her gaze away from his plump lips.

Mr Hardy glanced up smiling as he placed a bandaid on to her leg.
The simply touch caused Addison to squirm.

"Sorry about the bandaid"

Addison cocked her head puzzled and glanced down to see the bandaid to actually be covered in Batman logo.
A laugh escaped her lips.

Mr Hardy brought his palms together and trailed along his office gathering his satchel and gym bag.

"How about that car ride"
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Mr Hardy led her into the parking lot closely trailing behind.
Addison couldn't resist the urge to stare everywhere.

What if someone saw?

Mr Hardy walked past her and grabbed her elbow as they crossed the lot.
Mr Hardy released his grasp and gracefully unlocked his door to his dodge with a push of a button.
Addison stood with her hand on the passenger door hesitantly.

"You know what" Addison said nervously. "I bet my dad would pick me up"

"Get in the car Addy" Mr Hardy said calmly.

Addison sighed and opened the door placing herself in the passenger seat.

"Seat belts" Mr Hardy declared grinning.

Addison wrapped the belt around her chest grumbling at him.
Mr Hardy placed the key in the ignition and his fingers grazed the knob to the radio.

The sixties station flowed through the car. A burst of laughter escaped Addison's lips.

"I beg your pardon?" Mr Hardy asked pursing his lips.

"Sixties?" Addison asked controlling her fit of giggles.

"I taking a liking to the era" Mr Hardy informed her.

"I do too" Addison replied causing him to raise his brows.

"Eh" Mr Hardy nodded "There's hope for you after all"

Addison rolled her eyes crossing her arms over her chest.

The music in the car caused Addison lips to move as she sang along.

"Just one look and I knew that you were my only one"

Addison gazed toward the window but could feel Mr Hardy blue orbs zero in on her.

"Impressive" Mr Hardy commented.

"Four years of singing lessons" Addison laughed.

"You have a lovely voice" Mr Hardy smiled.

A new song graced the station. "Now" Addison smiled. "You give it a shot"

Mr Hardy laughed shaking his head. "Not in a million years"

Then he glanced at Addison "Sorry, Love"

"So'kay" Addison let out.

Addison lowered her head grasping her phone in her hands.
She texted the familiar number of Marcy's.

I have things to share with you

A second later Marcy replied with:

Ah?Likewise

"I just need to pick up the boys from after school"

Mr Hardy rasp voice caused Addison to glanced up. "What?"

"I'm stopping by the school to pick up Michael and Louis" He informed her.

"Oh" Addison said dumbly.

Mr Hardy glanced at her. "You okay there?"

"I'm fine" Addison smile.

A little frown ceased his pouty lips.
Addison squinted ahead.

"Traffic" Addison slumped in her seat.

"Ah shit" Mr Hardy muttered.

Addison smiled and her gaze turn to Mr Hardy.
But he was already staring at her.

"May I offer you something?" He asked sincere.

"Yes" Addison cocked her head curious.

"I hope you realize I don't mind giving you rides to and from school" Mr Hardy said slowly. "So don't be all shy in asking"

Addison eyes narrowed but smiled at him. "Thank you" she said instead of informing him of Marcy driving her everyday.

Mr Hardy facial expression soften and turned ahead. Gripping the wheel and turning it in a circle, the car jerked around the lines of cars.

"What the hell?" Addison jumped.

"A little detour love" Mr Hardy said laughing. "Nothing to fear"

"Have a little trust"

Then Mr Hardy graced Addison with a sly wink.

"Just don't get us killed" Addison snapped.

"Now, I know what to work on with you" Mr Hardy frowned. "Trust issues?"

"Since when are you my guidance consular?" Addison snapped once more.

"Bi polar?" He asked.

"Shut up" Addison yelled as Mr Hardy kept taking his eyes off the road to grin at her. "And no I don't have bi polar"

"Could of fooled me" Mr Hardy muttered jerking the car to the side of the curb .

"C'mon love" Mr Hardy thrilled.

Addison unstrapped herself and threw the car door open and saw Mr Hardy already waiting for her.
Now, aviators shielded his eyes.

Addison lips twitched at the sight of the elementary school.
She hasn't stepped inside for years.
Her shoulders slumped and stepped in tow with Mr Hardy.

Addison caught the eye of Mrs Candice. Her kindergarten teacher.
Addison waved and smiled at the older women.

Mrs Candice eyes widen at the petite beauty and walked swiftly to Addison.

"My heavens" Mrs Candice exclaimed. "Addison Frost, look at you"

Addison was pulled into a tight hug. Her eyes darted to Mr Hardy who had stopped walking.

"Hello, Mrs Candice" Addison blushed.

"You are absolutely gorgeous" Mrs Candice peered her up and down.

Addison blush deepen and caught sight of Mr Hardy steeping beside Addison.

"Boyfriend?"

Addison choked and shook her head. "This is Mr Hard, my neighbor"

Mrs Candice shrugged smugly. "Hardy?" She asked.

"Edward Hardy" He smiled and grasped Mrs Candice hand to shake it.

"Louis is a doll" Mrs Candice gushed. "And Michael. Such cuties"

Addison smiled at the mention of Michael.

Speaking of..

Addison gazed around the court yard of the school and quickly saw Michael and Louis walking and laughing together.
Addison smiled and waited with amusement when Michael spotted her.

"My sister" Michael yelled. Louis and Michael shrieked and broke out into a run.

Mrs Candice squeezed Addison hand and disappeared into the mass of teachers.
Addison was quick to gaze at Mr Hardy.

"Do I pass as a youngsta?"

Addison shook her head laughing. "How old are you?"

"Twenty eight"

Addison shrugged pressing her lips together.
Michael threw his backpack down and spread his arms. Addison bent to pick him up.

"What are you doing here" Michael asked squeezing her neck.

"I'm here with Mr Hardy" She told him grasping his backpack.

"Why?"

"He gave me a ride home" Addison replied softly.

Mr Hardy, himself lifted Louis in his broad arms, smiled at Addison.

"Addy" Michael chirped. "We have to bake cookies and watch movies in your room"

"Yeah" Louis nodded. Mr Hardy tickled his son. "Be polite" Mr Hardy whispered.

"We can do that"

"Marcy isn't allowed near the stove right?"

And Addison and Mr Hardy burst into laughter.
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Past eight at night Addison wore a long shirt and shorts. Her hands gripping the worn out novel of Wuthering Heights.
Addison waited for Marcy's arrival.
Minutes ticked by that she hadn't notice the shrill of laughter down stairs.

"She's in her room"

Addison head turned to her door and Marcy skipped into her room carrying her overnight bag.

"What a day I had" Marcy grinned.

"Spill" Addison said instantly placing her novel to the side.

"Nah" Marcy said. "Tell me your news first. Mines big"

Addison peered at Marcy sharply. "This is how my afternoon went. I asked Mr Hardy for a ride home since you bailed" Addison paused to watched Marcy eyes turn wider than she had ever seen. "At practice I fell" Addison pointed to her leg. "Mr Hardy took the liberty in practically carrying me to his office" Marcy shrieked and covered her mouth. "Once I was in his car we picked up Louis and Mikey and Mrs Candice mistaken him as my freaking boyfriend"

Addison sighed once she let that all out. "He might have called me adorable"

Marcy shoulders slumped. "Wow, my news seems so boring now.."

"Tell me" Addison urged.

"I lost my virginity"