Rowan's Friend
⚠️ Note:
These () brackets means the characters actions. And these * * mean the inner monologues.
Only when in dialogue box of characters.
*Carson Family Mansion - Evening*
The moment Xander, Damien, and Asher walked into the Carson mansion, they were enveloped in warmth.
Valeria Carson (Xander's Mother)
(rushing to hug Xander)
Xander, my baby! You're here. And Damien, Asher, so good to see you both!
(She embraced them warmly.)
Damien Vale (Xander's Bff)
Mrs. Carson, always a pleasure.
Asher Petrov (Xander's Bff)
(a rare, small smile)
Thank you, Mrs. Carson.
Zane Carson (Xander's Father)
(booming from the living room)
Ah, the boys are here! Come in, come in! Dinner's almost ready.
The dining room was filled with laughter and chatter.
Dante Carson (Xander's brother)
(teasing Xander)
So, little brother, first day back and already causing trouble?
Xander Carson
(Grinned, ruffling his own hair.)
Hey, I wouldn't be me if I didn't make an entrance.
Valeria Carson (Xander's Mother)
What happened, sweetheart?
(Her tone was a mix of concern and amusement.)
Xander Carson
Just a little misunderstanding in my first class. The new Business Law professor is pretty strict.
Damien Vale (Xander's Bff)
Strict and handsome, according to the campus grapevine.
(He winked.)
Xander shrugged, trying to appear nonchalant as he reached for some breadsticks.
Xander Carson
Whatever. He just wants everyone to pay attention.
Asher Petrov (Xander's Bff)
(observing Xander)
You seemed... particularly attentive afterwards.
Xander shot Asher a playful glare.
Xander Carson
I just wanted to clarify the syllabus, okay?
Rowan Carson (Xander's brother)
(entering the dining room, phone to his ear)
Hey, yeah, just got home... Dinner's starting... Okay, talk to you later.
Rowan Carson (Xander's brother)
(He hung up and smiled at everyone.)
Hey guys.
Valeria Carson (Xander's Mother)
Rowan, dear, who were you talking to?
Rowan Carson (Xander's brother)
Just a friend.
(He winked at his mother.)
The remnants of late night snacks and energy drink cans littered the coffee table in Xander's spacious room.
He, Damien, and Asher were sprawled on couches and beanbag chairs, the glow of the TV screen illuminating their faces as they played a racing game.
Damien Vale (Xander's Bff)
(eyes glued to the screen)
Come on, Carson, you're lagging!
Xander Carson
(mashing buttons furiously)
I'm trying! This new controller is glitchy.
(His mind, however, was elsewhere.)
Asher Petrov (Xander's Bff)
(calmly overtaking Damien on the virtual track)
Excuses, Xander. You've been distracted all evening.
Xander Carson
(sighing and putting down his controller)
Okay, you got me. I just got to overhear something earlier.
Damien Vale (Xander's Bff)
Spill it.
Xander Carson
Remember how Rowan mentioned a while back that a friend of his would be teaching at Royal Elite now?
Asher Petrov (Xander's Bff)
Vaguely. Something about a new professor in the Business department, right?
Xander Carson
Yeah! Well, guess who that friend is?
He paused for dramatic effect.
Xander Carson
Professor Sinclair.
Damien Vale (Xander's Bff)
(whistles)
No way! The strict and handsome one you managed to get on his bad side within the first hour?
Xander Carson
(Grinned sheepishly.)
That's the one. And get this – Rowan and Sinclair are actually friends. I overheard Rowan talking about my... 'classroom behaviour' with him on the phone.
Damien Vale (Xander's Bff)
So, your ridiculously hot professor is buddies with your ridiculously charming brother?
Damien Vale (Xander's Bff)
The universe is definitely trying to tell you something, Carson.
Xander Carson
Exactly! This changes everything.
(A playful spark in his eyes. He bounced slightly on the couch.)
Xander Carson
I have an in!
Asher Petrov (Xander's Bff)
An 'in' to what, exactly? Getting more lectures on classroom etiquette?
Asher's poker face remained firmly in place, but a hint of amusement flickered in his eyes.
Xander Carson
No, no, no! An in to... getting to know him better!
Xander Carson
Rowan can be totally oblivious sometimes. I just need to, you know, casually ask him about Professor Sinclair. Maybe even suggest we all hang out sometime.
Damien Vale (Xander's Bff)
Smooth, Carson. Real smooth. You're going from disruptive student to trying to third-wheel your brother's friendship with his colleague.
Xander Carson
(shrugging with a wide, innocent smile)
Hey, a guy's gotta explore all his options, right? Besides,
Xander Carson
(he leaned in conspiratorially, a mischievous glint in his eyes,) Rowan's always trying to set me up. Maybe he'll think he's finally found someone 'suitable'.
Asher Petrov (Xander's Bff)
And you're going to play along with that?
Xander Carson
Only to get closer to Sinclair! Once I've assessed the situation then I'll figure things out.
He grabbed his controller again, a renewed sense of purpose in his movements.
Xander Carson
Alright, let's finish this race. I've got a professor to... get to know.
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