Allure // AOT x OC

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Friday at Shiganshina University. French, with Professor Ackerman, the last lesson of the day, was only 10 minutes away from ending. 

Sitting by her best friend Sasha, who was doing the Languages degree so she could help out at her boyfriend Niccolo's restaurant, Merien Devan scribbled away notes on her notebook. She had moved to Shiganshina a two weeks ago to finish her last two years of the Languages degree. She'd met Sasha on her first day, and the two clicked almost instantly. Now, Merien provided the mahogany haired girl with snacks everyday for the past two weeks, and she already knew Sasha's favourite snack were potatoes...

After settling in her cozy one bedroom apartment in Shiganshina, Merien felt ready to get a job so she'd get steady income. She had inquired Sasha about where she could get a job, to which the potato-loving girl replied:

''I'm a barista at my friend's club. I mean... It's a strip club, so I get it if it might not be your thing, but it's good money and the tips... Oh honey, THE TIPS! You know how many snacks I could buy with just a shift's pay?''

''Man, we sure do love it when men open their wallets for us...'' Merien chuckled, making Sasha laugh at the joke.

''It's also a hangout spot for me and my crew, so if you're down to meet new people here in Shiganshina now that you're settled, that's your place.''

''Damn girl, okay, sounds awesome! Where can I apply?''

''It's all good, my friend Jean owns the place. I'll tell him I've got someone interested in working there...  Actually, I think he's looking for a waitress, as we only have one girl doing it... Come with me tonight! I'll show you the place and you can introduce yourself!''

So that was the plan. Sasha was coming with her after school to her house for a quick snack before they hit the club, and Merien would get to meet new people and her possible new boss, Jean. She was nervous, yet excited...

''Alright, class is over, you are all dismissed!'' Professor Ackerman's voice echoed through the room as he closed his book, leaning against his desk and scanning his students.

Merien thought he was a very attractive man; he was short, yet had an intimidating aura surrounding him, his stormy grey eyes mirroring the cold and strict posture he demonstrated in class, his slick raven hair contrasting with his porcelain skin. His thin lips parted and his hands elegantly twirled around his silver pen as his eyes stopped on Merien's frame.

''Miss Devan,'' he called out, making Merien slightly jump, ''Would you stay behind a moment, please?''

Merien gave wide-eyed Sasha a look and whispered, ''Wait for me outside?''

Sasha nodded, ''If you make it out alive...''

''I heard that, Miss Braus.'' Professor Ackerman's voice sounded again, glaring at the dark auburn haired girl.

Sasha's eyes went wide again, as she scurried to get to the exit, saying, ''I'll wait for you here.''

Once alone, Merien approached the French professor very softly, as if trying not to make any sudden movement that may startle the daunting man. She stopped a few feet away from his desk, notebook in her hands, anxiously waiting to know what he might have to say.

''You can come closer than that, mademoiselle.'' he scoffed, sitting down by his desk and reaching for a sheet of paper.

Merien licked her lips and took a step further, standing across from Professor Ackerman. He leaned back on his chair, putting one of his hands behind his head lazily, the other one holding the paper. 

''Merien Devan. Major in English and French, minor in Russian.'' he read out loud, raising his eyebrows, ''Very intriguing choice in languages... What was your criteria, mademoiselle?''