Hard To Love (Professor / Student)

Did That Just Happen?

Evan's POV

Once Ness leaves I look over at Matt.

"She's special, Matt. Don't fuck this up"

He chuckles "I'm not stupid. I know she's pretty great."

"Then why are you acting like a prick?"

"A prick?"

"You show up here, don't even mention how beautiful she looks. You're only worried about you. Then she asks to watch the game for 2 minutes and I saw you roll your eyes. Come on, man!"

"Evan, relax. I'm taking her to a nice restaurant a few towns over. No need to get your panties in a bunch. She's a nice girl. And you're right, she's beautiful." He says and picks up his jacket.

"Keep her safe."

"I will" He says and opens the door. "Ready?"

She nods and waves to me "Have fun you guys" I glare at Evan, he better not screw this up.

Ness POV

"So where are we going?" I ask as we get in his car.

"Just a quiet little restaurant a few towns over."

"That doesn't quite answer my question."

He chuckles a bit and shrugs "Too bad."

I roll my eyes and look out the window. We finally pull up to an elegant little restaurant 30 minutes later and he parks the car.

"Well?"

"Well what?"

"Are you going to get out or are we going to just sit here and stare at the restaurant?" he asks and I just look at him.

"Why did I agree to this date? You're a complete ass. Have fun eating without me." I mutter, get out of his car and begin walking down the sidewalk.

"Hey! Come on, wait up" Matthew yells and runs over to catch up.

"Why? Did you forget to say something? I think I've heard enough. This whole thing would never work out anyways. You were right the other day, you're 28 and I'm 19." I say as he looks down at me.

"What are you talking about? I brought you here because I like you. So can we go inside now? It's starting to rain"

I nod and we walk down the road to the restaurant. As soon as we are seated Matthew turns from an arrogant asshole to a polite, charming guy.

"So. I heard you're playing on the basketball team?" He asks after taking a sip of water.

"Yup, but how did you know?"

He scratches the back of his head "I sort of asked Evan a few things about you."

I smile and look up at him. "Oh boy. What did he tell you?"

He shrugs and looks across the table "Just little things. Like you being on the team. Your favorite foods, music and such"

"See and I thought you just didn't care."

"There's a lot you don't know about me."

"Like what?"

"Well for starters I am a great kisser." He says, smiling.

"Is that right?" I ask and he nods

"I can show you later, if you want" Matthew says and I smile slightly biting my lower lip.

"We'll see."

The date goes on and we both have a great time. He's a complete gentleman, pays the bill and opens the car door for me. We begin driving back to campus and he takes a hand off the steering wheel placing it over mine as I begin to doze off.