New Professor
The air in the university buzzed with the start of the 6th semester. But amidst the usual chatter, a new topic dominated the conversations, especially among the female students; the new Business Law professor.
Random Female Character
Girl 1:
"Did you hear? They say he's really strict," she whispered, adjusting her perfectly styled hair.
Random Female Character
Girl 2:
"Yeah, but also, like, super handsome," her friend gushed, fanning herself dramatically. "I heard he's tall too."
Across the bustling cafeteria, Xander Carson lounged with his best friends, Damien and Asher. A small group of girls had gravitated towards their table, eager to be in the orbit of the university's star basketball player.
Random Female Character
Girl 1:
"So, Xander," She began, "are you excited about the new professor?"
Xander who was more interested in the sports scores on his phone, shrugged.
Xander Carson
Professor? What professor?
Damien chuckled, nudging Xander with his elbow.
Damien Vale (Xander's Bff)
The new Business Law guy. Apparently, he's the talk of the town.
Random Female Character
Girl 3:
"Yeah," she chimed in, "they say he's strict and gorgeous. A total package."
Xander finally looked up, a flicker of mild curiosity in his eyes.
Xander Carson
Oh, really? What's his name?
Random Female Character
Girl 2:
"Sinclair," the blonde replied dreamily. "Professor Theodore Sinclair."
Xander's attention drifted back to his phone.
Xander Carson
Sinclair, huh? Sounds boring. Anyway, did you guys see Johnson's three-pointer last night?
*A while later - Lecture hall *
The lecture hall was mostly full as Theodore Sinclair stood at the podium, his gaze sweeping across the students. He exuded an air of quiet authority, his voice clear and measured as he began to outline the course syllabus.
Theodore Sinclair
Welcome to Business Law 101. My name is Professor Sinclair, and I expect...
Just then, the door at the back of the hall creaked open loudly, interrupting him mid-sentence. All heads turned as Xander Carson sauntered in, Asher trailing behind him, and a blonde girl walking closely beside Xander, occasionally bumping his arm.
Xander, still seemingly unfazed by the hushed atmosphere, scanned the room for empty seats.
The blonde girl giggled, her hand reaching out to touch Xander's arm, but he subtly shifted, avoiding the contact as he continued to look for a seat.
Random Female Character
Girl 2:
"We're so late, Xander! You were taking forever looking for your lucky jersey."
Xander just shrugged, a charmingly oblivious smile on his face.
Xander Carson
Hey, gotta have my lucky charms, right?
Theodore's eyes narrowed slightly as he watched the small commotion. He cleared his throat, his voice gaining a sharper edge.
Theodore Sinclair
"Mr...?"
Xander finally made eye contact with the professor, a flicker of surprise in his golden-brown eyes. He hadn't expected the new professor to be quite so... striking. He felt a strange, unfamiliar pull, something beyond mere visual appreciation.
Xander Carson
... Xander Carson
Theodore Sinclair
Mr. Carson, class has already begun. In the future, I expect punctuality. Find a seat, and please try to be less disruptive.
Theodore said, his tone firm but controlled tone.
Random Female Character
Girl 2:
"Oops! Sorry, Professor Sinclair." She said in a high-pitched voice.
Xander, however, was still slightly taken aback by the professor's directness and the unexpected intensity of his gaze. He found an empty spot towards the back, the blonde girl settling in beside him, leaning close but not quite touching.
Asher took the seat next to them, a subtle smirk playing on his lips as he observed Xander's uncharacteristic pause.
As Theodore resumed his lecture, Xander found his attention divided. He tried to focus on the syllabus, but his eyes kept flicking back to the professor. There was something about the way Theodore carried himself, the intelligence that shone in his eyes, and even the slight furrow in his brow as he spoke that held his attention.
Random Female Character
Girl 2:
She leaned closer, whispering in his ear, "He is kind of hot, right?"
Xander barely registered her words.
Xander Carson
"Huh? Oh, yeah, I guess,"
Xander Carson
He mumbled, his gaze still fixed on Theodore. The word "hot" felt too superficial for the unexpected stirring he felt. It was more like... intrigue.
As the lecture continued, Theodore occasionally glanced towards the back, his expression remaining impassive. He had a class to teach, and he wouldn't let a late and seemingly nonchalant student derail his first impression.
But something about Xander's brief eye contact had registered, a flicker of something that he couldn't quite place. He just chalked it up to the usual arrogance of entitled students at this university.
Cookie (Author)
Hey everyone! ✨️
Cookie (Author)
This is my first chat story. Hope y'all like it.
Cookie (Author)
Thanks for giving this a chance. 🫶✨️
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