ELI

I stood there in shock, digesting what I had just seen. Did Carter just try to strangle a young boy? I flinched when the sound of glass colliding with the wall and shattering rang through my ears.

“Get him out of my sight” he said to his other big looking colleague.

I felt my face go pale as the man pulled the boy by the collar.

Carter whispered to himself slowly, taking deep breaths, until he turned to my direction.

He froze when he saw me, like he had just seen a ghost.

“Well…. fuck” I muttered.

I could see the anger increase in his eyes. I should have listened.

“Didn't I say you should stay in the fucking car?” he whispered but it sounded like he was yelling.

“I…I…. I thought..” I couldn't make up the words to say. I didn't have time to mentally scold myself for not listening to him.

He didn't say anything, he rushed past me, his shoulder colliding with mine and walked away from the scene.

“I’m so sorry” I muttered as I hopped into his car. It was a bold step because I assumed he would throw me out.

He didn't reply. He just started the engine and the car got in motion.

The entire ride to my apartment was silent. I felt like he hated me now and the thought of that hurt me more than it should.

The car parked in front of my building and I hesitated a bit before I made an attempt to get down from the car.

“Get out” he said lowly.

I gulped. My throat was dry but I understood it was my fault. I should have listened.

I walked through the doors of my apartment and I was already exhausted, mentally and physically.

I wondered if Carter would forgive me. My mind went to the young boy at his firm. What could he possibly have done and why did he look so terrified of Carter.

I walked into the bathroom to wash off the day’s shenanigans. My shirt went off first, then I began to undo the buckle of my belt and take off my trousers when I felt my dick twitch in my pants.

Fuck no. Now was not the time.

I groaned as I dragged myself to the shower. There was nothing more than I could think of except Carter. The way I fell into his lap and the way his hand rested on my waist. I would be lying if I said it hadn't turned me on. Only for me to ruin it this night just because I could sit in the fucking car.

As the shower droplets hit my skin, my dick became harder. The feeling of the warm wet drops turned me on even more. I couldn't help it. I began to stroke myself down there slowly and carefully. Images of Carter being naked filled my mind.

I imagined myself sliding down from his lap and digging my head between them. Having his long form in my throat. I stroked myself faster as the images in my head turned me on even more.

What the hell was I doing? This was Carter Vale, my professor. Liam’s elder brother.

I stoked harder and faster, this time, images of me riding Carter’s cock filled my head. I couldn't help it anymore and jets of cum began to splurge out of me. Once I was done, I quickly rinsed off the nastiness and walked out of the shower.

I picked up my phone to see that Maya had called me. I called her back quickly.

“Hey”

“Hey, so how was the date with the professor” she cooed.

“It wasn't a date Maya” I groaned. I had texted Maya earlier when I went to Carter’s office to tell her I wouldn't be free for the rest of the day.

“It sounded like one”

“Well it wasn't”

“Okay.. So what did you and hot professor do?”

“We didn't do anything much, I helped him grade a few papers..”

“And….???”

“And nothing Maya. I graded papers and he offered me a ride home” I left out the part about stopping at his firm and witnessing the darkest side of our professor.

“That's all??” she asked “You didn't fuck each other?”

“No”

“You didn't even share a kiss?”

“No Maya, I don't even think he would think of me that way”

“But you sure do think of him that way huh?” I could imagine her winking. Maya had a way of teasing and it always worked.

“Maya!!”

“What?” she whined.

“Stop it. You don't see me talking about your love life like that” she let out a loud laugh.

“You must be joking”

“You definitely don't remember teasing me back in first year huh. Well that's a story for another day” I was definitely glad she didn't pester on the topic. But it was a funny one. Let's say Maya’s first college crush was a big flop.

“I just wanted to get some tea about hot professor but I guess you're holding back now” she added.

“No I'm not. There's really no tea”

“If you say so”

“Good night Maya”

“Good night Eli” and with that she ended the call.

I stared at the phone in my hand and an idea popped into my head, it wasnt the most brilliant but I was going to do it anyway.

I scrolled to find Carter’s number and I typed a full on apology paragraph. I wanted him to know I did not mean to disobey or interrupt him at his firm.

The moment I clicked the send button, my chest started to hurt. I wondered if he would even reply.

Within a minute, he had read the message. I could see the three dots that showed he was typing but yet nothing.

And just then my phone buzzed in my hand.

CARTER.

I didn't know it was definitely hard for young boys to stay put these days. I gave the kid just one instruction. To stay in the fucking car.

The look on his face at the firm told me he had seen everything.

The entire ride was silent except for the mutter of apology he uttered.

I felt strange after that. I didn't feel as angry as I was supposed to. One apology. That was what it took me to soften up.

No it can't be.

What the fuck was this boy doing to me? I dropped him off at his apartment but I still had to maintain my cool so I slowly told him to get out.

He seemed hurt and I could genuinely tell he was sorry. It took every will in me not to call him back and ask why he didn't just listen.

I wasn't sure I wanted to expose Eli to such. I wasn't proud of many things and I don’t think he would be either.

I got home and picked up a bottle of scotch. I needed that after the whole day.

Brandon was always pushing my buttons and today I could say he got what he deserved.

Good thing Dante handled him before I did. I was sick and tired of having to be his way out of every mischief. He was just like his father, cocky and arrogant. I was done with their bullshit.

I was already preparing for bed when I heard a ding from my phone.

I assumed it was Dante, giving me update but when I checked it was Eli.

He had never texted me before, we only saw at school.

I opened the message to see a whole apology paragraph. I wasn't expecting that.

My chest started hurting slightly and I get bad for lashing out on him earlier. I wanted to reply but I didn't. I didn't was to give any silly clues.

***

The next day was as boring as usual. I had a few classes to take in the morning but something lighted up my mood, knowing that I had Eli’s class later in the day.

During the class, I could tell Eli was avoiding eye contact with me because he was face down in his notepad the entire time. I decided to do him a favour and not call him to answer any questions

When the class was over. I called out to him.

“Rivera”

He looked up and I could sense a bit of fear. His lady friend, Miss Adeniran smirked a bit and I wondered what she was smirking about. It better not be what I thought it was.

“I got your message” I said when he came over to my desk.

He nodded, “I should have listened to you”

“Well you should”

“I apologise”

“You already did that”

I could see his shoulders tense up but I wasn't going to stop.

“You’re definitely not going Scot free, Rivera”

He looked at me and his eyes widened.

“Here, take these” I bring out a folder from my briefcase.

“What's that?”

“Domt question me.” I shot back. “They’re test papers from first-year students. I graded a few of them before I remembered you could do them.”

He ran his fingers through the papers and examined them. “But….I…”

“I need it on my desk by tomorrow morning”

“Tomorrow???… They’re all essays. I can't read and grade them all before tomorrow”

“Figure it out.. It’ll teach you a little bit of discipline”

“I apologized though”

I let out a small laugh, “Actions don't go unpunished. You should have thought of that.”

“Can I have an extension, please” the way he begged flipped something in me and I hoped that it wasn't the cause of my pants feeling tighter.

“No”

He looked defeated. Just what I wanted to see.

“I’ll have it here tomorrow” he muttered.

“Good, now go home, the earlier the better”

As he walked out of the room, I couldn't help but notice the way he walked. How his legs moved one after the other in a unique form. I quickly shut out any ideas that may be forming in my head and packed up my briefcase.

ELI

When I got home, I was beyond exhausted. I missed the bus and had to walk all the way home. Carter had to give me freaking essay papers to grade.

I was sulking but I remembered that I put myself in this situation and I owed Carter my obedience.

I quickly made myself some food and got to work.

I had graded almost half of the papers when I checked the time, it was past midnight. I needed some sleep. I figured I would get some rest and wake up early in the morning and finish up.

My alarm rang loudly in my ears. I twisted and turned on my bed and my head ached like I hadn't slept for long. I turned and a ruffle of papers jolted me up. They were the papers I hadn't finished grading. I quickly finished them up and headed straight to campus. I hoped I wasn't too late, it was already a few minutes past ten when I got to school.

I headed over to where Carter’s office was and knocked lightly.

“Come in” his voice was loud and clear.

I walked into his office and slowly and shut the door behind me.

“Oh it's you” he said. “I was expecting you by the way”

How ironic.

He was seated behind his large desk in a black dress shirt with his sleeves rolled up, leaving his tattoos in plain sight. I quickly brought out the papers from my bag and held them towards him.

“Here, I read and graded them all”

“You finished it?” he sounded surprised.

“Yes. I was up all night”

“Here” he said, tapping a corner of the table to indicate that I should drop it there.

I stood there for a minute, wondering whether I had been dismissed.

“Sit” he ordered before I could turn around to leave.

I obeyed, and I took my seat on one of the chairs on the opposite side of his desk.

“You see, being obedient isn't so hard. Is it?” I nodded.

“You need to use your words”

“Yes sir” my palms were starting to sweat and I wasn't sure why I was getting uncomfortable around Carter. I looked uneasy and I could tell he could see that too.

“What?, You're uncomfortable already?” I didn't respond.

“You can leave, I have to take your class later in the day anyway”.

Without wasting any more time, I stood up from the seat and walked out of his office as fast as I could.

Since I had a few hours till my next class, I decided I would just hang around school till then.

I texted Maya to find out what she was up to and she replied that she was at the bleachers.

What the hell was she doing there?

I headed over to the bleachers to see what Maya was up to since I didn't have many friends and I found her sitting alone watching the football guys play.

“You watch football now?” I asked as I took a seat beside her.

She didn't say anything, instead, she stared at me. I knew what that stare meant.

“Hope it's not what I think it is” I said and that earned me a slap in my arm. “Maya, you have a crush on one of them”

She shrugged.

“Come on this is like your fifth crush this month”

“Fourth” she corrected

“Whatever. Same thing”

“It's not the same thing Eli” she rolled her eyes and I couldn't help but laugh.

“Who is it this time?”

She looked at me and smiled a sly smile. She was making me worry and anticipate at the same time.

“Number 7” she whispered.

“Who’s number seven?” I asked confused. They were all wearing face guards so I couldn't make out who they were individually.

“Figure it out”

“Ugghhh” I groaned “Just tell me”

“Theo”

My eyes widened, “Theo? As in, Theo Walsh?”

She nodded with a big grin.

“What made you…. That guy is a nasty jock. I wonder if he’ll get to law school”

“He isn't nasty though”

“He helped me last night while you ran off with your hot professor boyfriend”

“Shh shh. Keep it down” I tried to hush her. I couldn't risk people getting the wrong information.

“What? Do you think I don't know you may have a crush on him?”

“Stop talking” I whisper yell.

“Okay” Maya said, finally getting the memo. “It's not like anybody is listening to us anyway”

“Just shut up. I do not have a crush on Mr Vale. Indknt when think he's gay”

“He’s not?” Maya raised an eyebrow.

“Uhm well, I can't be too sure. I mean….”

“I could have sworn he was gay if you ask me”

“Maya” I put my hands over my face. “Can we go inside, at least get some food. I'm starving”

She rolled her eyes, “No I can't. I have to wait for the game to be over before I can see Marcus”

“Really?”

“Yes now shoo”

“Oh well, will you at least be at our next class” I lazily picked up my bag that I had dropped and swung it over my shoulder.

“Of course I will, never missing a chance to watch you shiver around Professor Vale”

I straightened my back and looked around to confirm if anyone had heard her. Thankfully no one did. But from the corner of my eyes I could see a pair of eyes staring at me.