I check my watch, noting that it is only 10 o'clock in the morning. I have time to pick up the textbook and still have lunch before I make it to Professor Walker's...er, 's office hours.
I pick up the book, and head to the cafeteria for a slice of pizza, skimming through the book as I eat.
Before long, it's 1 o'clock, and I head back to Psych Hall, unsure what I'll say.
I find his office without much effort, and he greets me with a smile.
"I remember you! But you can't possibly have done the readings already, so I assume you must want to talk about something else?"
I smile nervously and nod, hoping he can take it from there.
He confidently takes the lead, telling me about the class and the people in it. On a slightly more personal note, he asks if I've made any friends here yet. I shake my head pathetically, wondering what he's getting at.
"How about a boyfriend?"
...now I can tell he's fishing! My heart leaps and I smile brightly as I shake my head, trying not to be too glad about my solo-status.
"Nah, I don't want one, it's too hard to focus on studying with a guy around...although there's definitely a few things I miss!" I grin and wink as he laughs and blushes simultaneously.
nudges the door nearly closed with his foot, and murmers quietly to himself, "Well there's other ways to deal with THAT, you know..."
I can't believe I'm flirting with this good-looking, successful man, this PROFESSOR, in his office! I blush too, and play innocent,
"What do you mean?"
He immediately goes back to his mentor-like demeanor, assuring me that he just meant I'd get used to going without male company.
I mentally kick myself, and try to lead the conversation back to personal matters. I ask about his "significant other" and learn he hasn't got one, she broke up with him because he never had time for her. I decide it's time to make myself understood, and respond that perhaps he needs someone a little less demanding. I stand up... |