Only For The Professor's Pleasure

Chapter 35

Evelyn’s POV

A lot of time had passed since the fiasco with Chloe and Melvin, I didn’t stop by the Vans home for tutorials. Not just because she was still recovering but because of obvious reasons.

I avoided the eyes of Elroy and he did the same to me completely as well, that was great. or was it?

I stared at my reflection in the mirror of the ladies bathroom contemplating what to do about the field trip. A whole week with rich brats, designer fits and expensive perfume up in my nose and worst of it all, seeing Elroy every day of that week, not just in the mornings but almost every time.

The thought of it made my blood run cold, I was somewhat attracted to him but this was for the best

“Are you not done miss Reeds?” Tasha asked with the bathroom door slightly open “Hope you’re okay” she muttered.

“I’m fine..just a bit tired” I lied “Come on, let’s go”

I followed her through till we made our way to the exit, the bus still parked right in front of the building.

“Okay so..head count ” I announced and counted one by one, calling their names till they were almost all in the bus.

“Miss Sterling and Mr Vans, they aren’t here” I stated, glancing over at Ryder who had his hands behind his back.

But almost immediately, I heard a loud screeching sound

“I think..what is that the both of them?” Ryder pointed at a loud car approaching the bus with two people sighted, it was a shiny red covertte and he was indeed right.

They stayed side by side, driving their little expensive vehicle so close to the bus that it almost hit it. I rolled my eyes at both of them, anything to avoid Elroy since he was acting weird these past weeks.

“So..that’s all of them” I mumbled, striking out their names from the list.

The trip was long and hard, I sat next to the driver and Ryder sat beside me till I nudged him to sit with the students. It would be better that way, someone keeping an eye on them but that was a bad idea.

“Ouuu, it’s the hottie” one of the girls retorted as she scooted over, letting him have some space to sit.

He ignored her calmly and headed for a seat beside a male, at least he was careful not to get entangled, I was crazy.

When we finally arrived at our destination, I addressed the students but my eyes quickly noticed Tiffany and Elroy smiling at each other, hands caressing his face and for a second I paused but I kept my composure and walked off.

“You okay?” Ryder asked softly when we made our way to the dorms, I nodded quickly.

“Let’s get settled in” I answered immediately.

What’s going on? Am I jealous? Oh God no, I’d rather be six feet under than be jealous of my student.

Shaking my head vigorously “get yourself together” I mumbled to myself before taking my bag out and moving into the dorms.

“So today, you all will have your rests but tomorrow the work begins” I announced and was immediately met by groans and boos but it never fazed me, it couldn’t start doing anything to my mind right now.

But from the corner of my eye, I noticed Tiffany feed Elroy a chunk of popcorn, I swallowed hard, forced a smile on my lips and continued,

“But before you all go in, we’ll be having a sort of camp fire, at least as instructed by Dean Albright” I said calmly, trying to keep my body and anger in check.

“Exactly, it’s a time to know one another” Ryder chipped in

I was sure he noticed that something was off because he snagged me a smile

“This trip is to understand one another, foster better communication, learn histories and philosophies so make this week worth while” he smiled, riling up the students.

Finally it was over, I turned over to leave when Ryder placed a hand on my shoulder “Hey, you okay?” He asked again, his expression etched with concern.

“Yeah..I am” I mumbled “I just need to rest it out and so should you, big day tomorrow” I forced a smile and walked off.

The campfire theme felt cool, the night freeze sifted through my hair and my thoughts, laughter hauled from all sides, so much so that I wondered if I could truly be happy like they were.

“Miss Reeds” Laurentis called for me, I turned to look at him, his perfect blonde hair and sweater just perfectly on his body.

“Yes mr Laurentis” I answered coldly, taking chips to my mouth.

“You look really pretty tonight” he said

I paused, my face in utter shock. His eyes had that playboy look it was almost too obvious.

“Are you mistaken or worse blind?. I’m your professor, Laurentis, keep your eyes away” I said sharply, walking off when he held onto my arm.

“I haven’t been able to tell you but..I actually like you and I don’t care” he said calmly, although his grasp was gentle, I still wanted out of it.

“Don’t be ridiculous. Join the rest of your class” I said “And let go of me” I added with a straight face

But he didn’t seem willing. I couldn’t understand why he would just say that out of the blue, it was bad enough that I had Elroy on my mind.

“Let go”

He shook his head slightly unwilling to leave my hand.

“She said, let go Laurentis” Elroy intervened, his hand pulling him away from me.

“And if I don’t want to?” Laurentis asked back, his voice almost too loud.

“Then I swear I’ll make that face of yours unrecognizable” Elroy spat, he was pitted against his classmate and the reason was me.