Chapter Four
I approach the desk even as the other students file out of the room.
"I'll see you outside," Ryan says, his hand hovering at my lower back, not quite touching, but definitely enough that I know he's there.
I can't even work out if I want him to touch me or not. I suspect I do, but then what does that even mean?
"Thanks," I respond. Romeo squirms in my arms, waving a paw in Ryan's direction. Apparently, this kitten has bonded with him in some strange way. I should keep that in mind and make sure they see each other enough. I'd give Romeo to Ryan now, but I don't know if I need him for whatever the professor wants to talk to me about.
"Just one second, Miss Black," the man tells me, before disappearing off into a separate room that I presume is his office.
He comes bustlin
