Huh.
"So even though you weren't sure, you showed up anyway?" I quirk an eyebrow.
Why did I ask that? Who cares?
"Uh, I thought I'd take my chances. Honestly, even if you were with a student, I would've waited. This is pretty important to her."
And you're thoughtful.
"But not you?"
You shrug. "Her happiness is important but gathering information that she could've just asked via email is not."
Both of my eyebrows lift.
She rushes out at, "Nevermind." and turns red.
Red. Mmm.
"Professor Masen?"
"Right! Right." I clear my throat. Of what? Absolutely nothing.
Did the air get drier in here?
I fix a warm expression on my face. Warm. Grimacing. Same difference. "So I gathered all of the information including some financial aid information for additional assistance…"
And so the conversation goes.
You ask a lot of questions. Good questions. Questions that let me know that you're the responsible one.
Even though your academic profile states that Rose, is in fact, one year older than you
Are you the good sister? The one your parent's trust the most? Maybe they expect you to watch after Rose.
Don't worry. You can watch after Rose.
I can watch after you.
Soon.