Hot Doctor's Private Muse

CH. 3 | Reunited

Averine’s POV

I would never want to admit how intimidated I was. So, I kept my ground. I locked my eyes on him, trying to signal him that I’m not kidding.

“It’s just ice-cream, I can just pay you back now,” I said finally, breaking the silence.

“You must have known that I am not a simple man, Ave, and it’s not like I’m going to ask you to do anything weird or inappropriate. I’m a gentleman, I won’t harm you or have any bad means toward you,” he softened his look and spoke with a reassuring tone. For a second there, I thought he was telling the truth, but then I looked back to my past and reminded myself of how he used to treat me.

“I’ll think about it,” I said slowly, sure enough, to leave what used to be my table.

“I need your answer now,” he pulled my wrist, not hard enough to hurt me, but enough to make me shiver. I just want to go home, I don’t want him to notice how weak I’m feeling.

“O-okay,” I managed to say while looking at the floor. “I will meet you tomorrow, here,”

“Good, I promise we won’t be long but please reserve your stomach to have dinner with me,”

“What? That was not in our agreement,” I refused.

“Ave dear, look at how thin you are,” he judged me from top to bottom. “Just this time and that’s it,”

“I’m not sure,”

“You should be, now go, you were rushing, weren’t you?”

I blushed, trying to hide my embarrassment. I grab my bag and leave, not forgetting my take-away cold waffles.

Kai’s POV

3 hours ago

The class was finally over. Prof. Lim gave us a really hard project and by that he let us choose a partner. I was scanning the room, looking at my choices when suddenly, Brie sat in front of me.

“Kai, hey!” it was too cheerful, the next person, please.

“Yeah, Brie, is it?” I acted like I forgot her name.

“Of course, silly, I’m everywhere,” she giggled. I kept quiet.

“I was thinking if you would be my partner? You know, I thought we’d be a great team,”

“I’ll think about it,”

“Oh come on, give me a chance, please?” she gave me a disgusting wink.

“One condition,”

“Anything,” she said with her high-toned voice again.

“If you don’t work or participate, you’re out,” I said firm and clear.

“Got it, boss. So, how about we start today, I know a vintage little waffle place, it’s kind of old but it should be quiet enough for us to discuss things,” she looked eager.

“Very well,” I said as I grab my bag, ready to leave.

“Cool, it’s just down the street, it has Daisy or something in its name,” I nodded and left.

I was terrified when I got to the door. Ladies are sticking closely to the door. It feels like this has been like a part of my everyday class. Damn it, what do they want. I just finished class and they’re already standing outside the door, I was hesitant to come out. I would jump out the window but I was on the 5th floor. I think I’ll stick with being alive. I ignored their overly cheerful greetings and walked straight down to the cafeteria. I was craving for food and I certainly have no time to be bothered by useless chit-chats. I was at the last step of the stairs when my heart skipped a beat. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing.

I found her.

I finally found her.

No, she was never lost. Not to anyone, but for me. I know from months ago that she goes to the same university as I do. But how would I know where to find her? We were placed on different wings. I major in medical, hoping to be a doctor, while she turned out to major in music. Why didn’t I guess that anyway? I know she loves music and she has a beautiful voice. I guess I never thought that she would be that serious about music. It was just after class when I saw her today. She wasn’t supposed to be there, at my wing’s part of the cafeteria. But she was there, sometimes serious on her notes, and sometimes laughing freely with her little friend. I would recognize her in seconds any day. Not in a way people would recognize Brie the supermodel that “tried” to be a doctor or like Peggy with her overprotective bodyguards. She is different. She is special. Her long dark hair that drapes over her shoulder, gives off the image of her being protected. Her little face that glows whenever she’s content. Of all the people I know, she’s the most readable person to me. And this time, I promised that I will never let her go again. I would go directly to her table and sit beside her if it weren’t for the annoying ladies clinging onto me. I don’t want to scare her, so I just kept her in my mind, mine alone to keep. I didn’t realize that I was daydreaming until I felt a tap on my back.

“Move it, Colton,” I heard a mature voice.

“Dr. Cass, I’m sorry,” I moved to the side, letting her pass.

“It’s rare to see you out of focus, son,” I wasn’t surprised at all. She is like a mother to everyone in my major.

“Yes, I apologize, please, after you,” I gestured my hand. She smiled at me and then the cafeteria tables, tried to look for what grasped my attention earlier.

“A girl, huh?” she asked. I knew I had blushed a little because she chuckled at my expression. I was about to deny her but she had left me. I sighed, never wanting anyone to realize any of my weaknesses. At least she is my professor here, she won’t bother to make up gossips, will she? I shook the bad idea off, telling myself that I would be fine. I was just about to pass her table when she stood up and leave hers. I would be lying to not admit my disappointment. But, that’s fine. She had met me once, and she’ll meet me more. I overheard her conversation with her friend, what was her name again, Lucy? A new friend she had made here. They were talking about a waffle place, could it be the same as what Brie had told me? I got my hopes up and put a smile on my face, who knew today would be a very good day.