I square my shoulders and knock on your office door. I hear the squeak of a chair and your deep voice call
"Come in. Oh hello! I didn't see you in this week's lecture. Everything alright?"
I shyly slip into your office and shut the door. My eyes roam your body. Taking you all in, the top three buttons undone of your long sleeve shirt, hair all dishevelled like you had been running your hand through it while you graded exams.
"I'm sorry I missed it Professor. I've had to take on more hours at work. I'm a bit behind on the readings now."
You nod thoughtfully, resting your hands on your knees "It happens this time of the year. Everyone gets pretty busy. I can imagine it must be stressful for you, especially with your final thesis due in a few weeks."
I shift my weight onto my foot nervously "I'm on track with my thesis research. I'm just struggling to find time to do the readings and summaries before class."
"Why not listen to the audio on your commute on the train and jot down notes?" He suggests.
I bite my lip and nod appreciatively. Kicking myself for not thinking of it sooner. I look you up and down. Over the last three years we have known each other you've really come to know me. My habits. Likes, dislikes, interests and routines. You always paid attention when I spoke in class and would make yourself available to me if I wanted to chat or ask a question afterwards. I'd say we're even friends. Although the line between professor and student was still firm, for now.
"You look a bit worn out". I say, noticing the dark circles under your eyes.
You chuckle and sigh "Can't be helped. Stressful times for me too with the deadline for my grading due."
We look at each other for a moment and your eyes dart to a nearby cupboard. You open it and pull out a bottle of scotch and two glasses.
"I think we both could use one, don't you?" You ask in a low, careful voice.
I take the glass and you pour me a generous amount. "Couldn't we get in trouble for this, Professor?"
"We could" you wink and then clink your glass against mine. I take a sip and enjoy the burn of the liquid as it slides down my throat. Notes of smoke and honey dance on my taste buds.
I sit on your desk and you pour me another drink. Your eyes appraise my short skirt and black stocking as you knock your glass back.
"I knew you were a rebel." I tease.
"Oh sweetheart you don't know the half of it." You lean back in your chair and sigh, rubbing a sore spot on your neck "I used to be a radical, got myself into all sorts of tight jams with my old buddies back in the day. Now if I sleep the wrong way I hurt my neck"
My fingers twitch and I ache to reach out and touch you. Without thinking I stand behind you and start kneading your shoulders, my hands pressing into sore spots "Right here?" I ask.
The sound of your answering groan sends heat flooding between my thighs. "Yeah there."