Knock, knock.
"Come in." I don't bother to look up and away from my computer. I keep typing, waiting for the other person.
The door opens.
A whiff of sweetness.
This is not the plan. Why is she always ruining the plan?
"Mr. Cullen?" Her voice. Stronger than I remember. Forceful.
Maybe she can tie me up.
Mmph.
"Can I help you?" Harsher than I wanted to be, but what can you do?
"Yes." She clears her throat. "Is this a good time to talk?'
Well…"The point of having office hours is to be open to talk to students and faculty when needed."
Okay. What the fuck Edward.
Her head cocks to the side and her eyes squint. "Am I interrupting something important? Because there's no need to be rude and condescending, Professor Masen." She grins a little. Sarcasm looks good on her, but...
Professor Masen? Professor Masen? "It's Doctor Masen. I have a doctorate. I - "
"And I'm considerate, not stupid. I know the purpose behind Office Hours."
I stare. I blink. I blurt.
"What can I do for you Ms. Swan?"
I'll do anything. Any way.