Conflict of Interest

12. Work Hard

You haven't been able to meet Spencer outside of class all week. Studying and training is keeping you busy.

The red flush that creeps up your neck and onto your face every time his eyes meet somewhere near your vicinity is quite inconvenient. Especially since he looks around the room as he speaks. Those few moments when he makes eye contact with you in class make your cheeks burn red, maybe that's why they're called the apples of your cheeks.

Phantom pleasure begins to tingle on your neck every time you lock eyes with Dr Reid. Your mind and body brings you back to the image of his lips sucking your neck, your hands in his hair. Everything. It's utterly annoying.

You're seated at your desk, studying for midterms when you get a text that reads:
"Hey! How is studying going?"

Spencer. You smile softly and answer.
"It's all right. Totally bored now though."

"Take a break?"

"Suggesting I take a break with you;)?"

"Actually, not what I meant. Haha. But doesn't sound too bad of an offer."

"I was just playing. No time for distractions. Midterms are next week. I have to do well."

"Y/n, you're a straight A student who has probably never done bad in her life. You're going to do great."

"Thanks, doc, but I will still be studying like my life depends on it. And you're sexy face is distracting me already."

"You can't even see me."

"Imagination, genius."

"You think about me? How cute."

"Shut up. I'll see you Monday!"

"Be sure you rest."

"Yes sir."

You jot down some more notes from the text book, then decide to go out for coffee. Spencer was right, you definitely needed a break.

You walk about a mile, a little less, to a coffee shop and take a seat after placing your order. You stuck with the basics: iced vanilla latte, caramel on the bottom with oat milk, and a blueberry muffin.

The coffee shop is nice, has a modern yet cozy sense of style to it. The floor is black tile, and on the walls are paintings and photographs done by local and underrated artists, mostly abstract. The seats and couches are comfortable, decorated with a few pastel throw pillows tossed on top.

You take a seat on an off-white chair, leaning against the back and pulling a book out of the little tote bag you brought with you.

Science fiction has always fascinated you. That's the genre you'd picked out for the day. Time travel, aliens, experiments, that sort of thing just draws your attention.

"Y/n!" The young barista calls, placing your order gently on the counter. You shut the book and stand up, getting your things and returning back to your seat. You sip your coffee happily, stirring it around by swirling the cup gently.

You cross a leg over the other and return to the page number 7 in your book. You get lost within the pages, the story, as you drink and eat.

Picking up your cup and trying to take a sip, then realizing it was now empty, you decide it's time to head back.

Nina is back in your dorm now, sitting on her bed as she takes a few notes in blue ink. They have a cup of coffee in between their legs, the notebook on her right thigh as she writes.

"Ugh I hate studying," she groans.

"Me too, but I'll hate failing even more."

"Is it even possible for you to fail?"

"Yeah, it's just been a hot minute."

Nina laughs softly and sets her own down.
"We should watch a movie tonight."

"Okay," you smile. "I'm down."

"Good!"

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A few hours later, Nina and you play Corpse Bride on your projector. It is October after all.

"Tomorrow, come over." Your phone dings.

"And why should I?"

"Because I'm not going to let you fry your brain by staring at a textbook all weekend. C'mon, it's Saturday."

"Hmm I suppose I can be convinced."

"Good! There will be food."

"I'm definitely convinced now."

"Who are you texting?" Nina asks.

"A friend I made at the coffee shop."

"Well turn your phone on silent, I'm trying to watch here."

You laugh softly. "Sorry."

"I'll see you soon:)"

"Yes you will," you text back with a smile and put your phone away, turning your attention to Emily and Victor on the screen.

You're not entirely sure what Spencer has planned for tomorrow, but he did promise you food, so you're pretty content in going over.

Eventually, you and Nina fall asleep a little before the movie even ends.

773. so sorry it's been so long
the movie choice was for you babe, she knows who she is:)