Maybe not so smooth
The bell shrieked, signaling the end of Theodore's first lecture. A flurry of students began packing their bags, eager to leave.
Theodore Sinclair
Mr. Carson and... Miss?
Random Female Character
Girl 1:
"Brittany."
Theodore Sinclair
Mr. Carson and Miss Brittany, could you both please stay behind for a moment?
Xander raised an eyebrow at Asher, who just shrugged with an amused expression before leaving.
Brittany huffed, fiddling with the strap of her bag.
Theodore continued to organize his notes at the podium. The silence in the room stretched, thick with anticipation.
Finally, he looked up at Xander and Brittany, his gaze direct.
Theodore Sinclair
During the lecture, I noticed both of you were engaged in conversation. This is a university classroom, not a social gathering. My expectation is that when I am speaking, you are listening and taking notes.
Random Female Character
Brittany:
Rolling her eyes subtly "It was just a little whisper, Professor."
Theodore Sinclair
Regardless. This is the first and last time I will tolerate such behaviour in my class. If it happens again, you will find the door locked for the subsequent lectures. Is that understood?
Random Female Character
Brittany mumbled an insincere, "Yes, Professor."
Xander Carson
Understood, Professor Sinclair.
Theodore nodded curtly, then turned to gather the rest of his belongings. He walked towards the door, his briefcase in hand.
Theodore Sinclair
(to himself, almost a whisper)
Finally, some peace.
Xander watched him go, a sudden impulse taking over. He quickly gestured for Brittany to leave.
Brittany, slightly annoyed but used to Xander's fleeting attention, just nodded and headed out.
Xander took a few quick strides and called out just as Theodore was reaching for his office door down the hall.
Xander Carson
Professor Sinclair! Wait!
Theodore stopped, turning around slowly, a hint of weariness on his face.
Theodore Sinclair
Yes, Mr. Carson?
Xander jogged up to him, a seemingly contrite expression on his face.
Xander Carson
I just wanted to apologize again for disrupting your class. It won't happen again. Seriously.
Half of that was genuine remorse for being disrespectful in class, that too because Brittany kept talking to him; the other half was a convenient excuse to have a one-on-one with the intriguing professor.
Theodore studied him for a moment, his gaze sharp and assessing.
Theodore Sinclair
See that it doesn't, Mr. Carson.
Theodore Sinclair
Now, if you'll excuse me, I have work to do.
He turned to open his office door. Xander, however, wasn't quite ready to let the interaction end.
Theodore Sinclair
(Sigh)
Yes, Mr. Carson?
Xander Carson
I... uh... I was just wondering... about the syllabus? You went through it pretty quickly, and I just wanted to make sure I didn't miss anything important.
(Smooth, Carson, real smooth.)
Theodore hesitated, his hand still on the doorknob. He looked at Xander, a hint of suspicion in his eyes.
Theodore Sinclair
The syllabus is available on the university's online portal. Everything you need is there.
Xander Carson
Right, right. Of course. I just... sometimes the online stuff can be a bit confusing, you know?
(Okay, maybe not so smooth.)
Theodore considered him for another moment, a sigh escaping his lips. He was a busy man, but there was something about the earnest (albeit possibly feigned) look on Xander's face that made him pause.
Theodore Sinclair
Alright, Mr. Carson. Give me your student ID. I'll add you to my contact list. If you have a brief question about the syllabus later, you can text me.
Theodore Sinclair
But please, reserve it for actual academic inquiries.
Xander's face lit up, a genuine smile finally breaking through. This was even better than he'd hoped for.
Xander Carson
Really? Thank you, Professor!
He quickly pulled out his student ID.
Theodore took it, scanned the information, and typed something into his phone. A moment later, Xander's phone buzzed with a new contact: Professor Sinclair.
Theodore Sinclair
There you are. Now, if that's all...
Xander Carson
That's it, Professor. Thank you again. I promise, no more disruptions.
(Mostly true.)
Theodore finally opened his office door and stepped inside, leaving Xander standing in the hallway, a triumphant grin spreading across his face as he stared at the new contact on his phone.
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