Worth the Risk (a Matthew Gray Gubler fanfic)

Chapter Two

Still staring at the fascinatingly beautiful man in front of me, I almost didn't hear the guy behind me ask, "I thought Mr. Grant was our psych professor?"

I was broken from my trance when Dr. Gray spoke up.

"He usually teaches this course. However, over the summer he decided to retire, so I was hired. It was so late notice that they didn't have time to change his name to mine on your schedules. But you are in the right class."

Damn. Even his voice is perfect.

"Now, let me introduce myself. I'm Dr. Gray. I grew up in Las Vegas and graduated high school there. I got a full ride to Stanford where I studied psychology and behavioral studies, got my doctorate, then I went back and got my bachelors in education. Now, you know more about me, so let's get started."

Boy oh boy. I'm in for a treat this semester.

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Class finished up. I stayed behind a little just so maybe he would notice me. I didn't want to seem too interested. Now I'm sounding a little needy. Shit.

I get back to my dorm room around 7:30 pm. Ashlyn is home and I have to tell her about Dr. Gray!

"ASH COME HERE" I yell.

She rounds the corner and down the small hallway in a panic, almost falling on her ass.

"What?! Are you okay?! What happened?!"

"I'm kind of okay, but not in a 'I hurt myself' kind of way. But, you won't believe how HOT my professor is!"

She looked confused as she said, "Mr. Brand? I know it's not Mrs. Martinez since you love men so much."

"Nope. Neither one."

"WHAT THE FUCK HALEY! It can't be Mr Grant! Please tell me it isn't! You're probably younger than his grandkids!"

Wanting to confuse her, I keep going.
"Not him either."

"Well you don't have any other classes so what the hell are you talking about?!"

"Okay, so I get to class and there is a professor at the front and he was facing away from me. He turned around, and let me just say that I have never seen a man so captivating! Apparently, Mr. Grant retired over the summer and they hired this guy at the last minute. He's a doctor in psychology."

A look of relief washed over her face, "Oh my God I thought you were talking about the fucking old man! Thank God you weren't."

"No but this man, I would let him do all the things to me. I swear to you."

She rolls her eyes.

"I have to see him."

"Well he doesn't have any social media, I checked. So no luck there. You will just have to hope for the best. But I'm gonna stick around on Thursday after class and chat with him." I winked.

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Thursday.

It's time for Psychology!

After class is finished, I slowly pack my things in my bag, and head to the front of the class.

"Hello Dr. Gray. I am really enjoying the way you teach, you're really detailed, it's refreshing."

Refreshing? What the fuck are you thinking Haley?

He shyly replied, "Oh well thank you. I always preferred when my professors were detail oriented as well."

An awkward silence fell through.

"Sorry to keep you but I just wanted to commend you on your teaching skills. I will see you next week Dr. Gray."

I started to walk away, almost reaching the door. I heard his voice once more, "I'm sorry, what is your name again?"

I turned around, slowly for dramatic effect.

"Haley. My name is Haley Clark."

This was the moment that started it all.