Lennon 'Lenn' Hart was reading up on unusual deaths around the country while Professor Hector Cyr gave his lecture on dragons and how they've survived the test of time through certain living animals.
During their time together, both professionally and personally, Hector had taught her how to identify possible crocodile attacks. She'd learned the fine art of digging through the information available to determine if a crocodile might have been involved. She loved her work. In fact, she'd stayed on as his TA far longer than necessary just to stay involved.
As he was finishing his lesson, she stumbled on a report out of Black Lake, ME where a man was pulled from the water with only the top half of his body intact. She investigated the location more in-depth and learned that Black Lake connected to the ocean making the likelihood of a crocodile more possible.
Once the last student left the classroom, Lennon called out to Hector from inside his office, "Babe, I think I've found something."
Professor Cyr walked into his office to join her, immediately resting his hands upon her shoulders, "What have you discovered, my dear?" he asked, before placing a kiss on the top of her head.
Lennon showed him the article and the information she'd uncovered about the lake, "I think there's a very good chance a crocodile, probably a large one, is responsible for the death, though the locals are ready to blame a bear," she added once she finished her explanation.
"This is very good work," he complimented, very intrigued, "Would you like to join me on the adventure? We can leave on my helicopter in as little as an hour."
She pushed out her chair so she could stand and wrap her arms around her neck before she answered, "Don't I always? What should I pack?"
Hector leaned in and placed his lips to hers, teasing as he ran his tongue along her upper lip. "The usual," he replied once he released her, "And, maybe something fun for the evenings, as you know crocs are attracted to loud noises," he added with a wink causing Lennon to playfully slap his arm.
"I'm going to run home and pack," she replied, her cheeks blushing from his assault, "We are going to pick up where we left off later," she stated, her tone stern, "Promise? We can add loud music to make sure we're being productive in more ways than one."
His lips curled into a mischievous smile, "Have I ever denied you, my dear?"
Lenn shook her head as she walked out of his office and headed straight to her townhome to pack for their trip. She knew Hector wouldn't need to join her to prepare because even though he spent most nights at her place, he always had a go-bag ready on his helicopter. She loved watching him work and observing his fascination with crocodiles, but she was nervous by his need to look each one in the eye. She'd never tell him for fear he'd make her stay behind while he went off on his many adventures.
(A/N: The first chapter is a little short because it's establishing my OC. The action is coming)