The library
I was in front of the library when I called Raven, she just needed to know about what happened earlier.
The phone rang a couple of thanks before she finally picked up,
"Can't get enough of me, Haye?"
I laughed,
"I need to tell you what just happened."
"Well, tell me.." Raven sounded curious.
"So I was just making my way through Uni to get to the library, when I was stopped by mr Lehnsherr."
I was silent for a bit to get a reaction from Raven,
"Well, go on!"
"We just had a little awkward conversation and when I said something, he actually smiled and laughed a little. HE SMILED!"
Raven laughed again,
"You must be really special to him if you can make him smile, that man never smiles."
I mocked Raven before we continued our conversation. After a couple of minutes we ended the call and I went into the library to work on the essay for History.
Hours passed and I still wasn't done with the essay. History has never been my best subject, it always took me weeks to prepare for a single test.
It was already 5:30pm and the library would close in 30 minutes. I used all the time I had to write the essay, but there was one question I just simply didn't understand. I got interrupted by the librarian 10 minutes before closing-time.
I left the library and the question kept circling in my mind. Then I realized that I was still at Uni, which means there are professors here who might be able to help me.
My next action wasn't something I ever thought I'd do, but I made my way to mr Lehnsherr's office and knocked on the door. After all, I didn't know if he was there, he could've gone home.
I was about to turn around when the door in front of me was opened. I looked up and noticed a surprised expression on mr Lehnsherr's face, but that soon turned into a smirk.
"Miss Haye, can I help you with something?"
I blushed, why can't he just act normal around me.
"Yes, well. I was writing the essay and there was one question I just don't understand. Could you, like, help me out?"
As soon as I said it, I felt stupid and I wanted to run away, but something in me made me stay.
Mr Lehnsherr opened the door for me to get in, "Of course, come on in." I went inside and was followed by mr Lehnsherr after he closed the door.
"So tell me about the question." he said and took a seat at his desk, across from me.
I told him what the problem was and he helped me, like he would help any other student, if he ever helps any other students.. probably not.
During my time with mr Lehnsherr, I realized that he wasn't as bad and as grumpy as everyone said he was. He was actually nice and kind.
"So, that's that. Do you have any other questions?" he asked when he explained everything I asked for.
"No, that's alright. Thank you professor." I said kindly. At which he chuckled.
"No need to thank me, it's my pleasure to help you out, Laura."
Right at the moment he said my first name, I froze. He had never said my first name. I couldn't contain my blushing anymore. He probably noticed since he started to laugh, which caused me to blush harder.
"I will see you Thursday, Laura."
Again. I smiled weakly, "Yes, Thursday. Bye professor."
I immediately got out of the room and practically ran outside. When I was outside I took a deep breath and called Raven again, she picked up immediately and I told her everything.
"He called me Laura, Raven. And he is just so damn kind and ugh I don't know what to do."
Raven laughed and we talked about the 'issue' for a bit. When I reached my apartment I told her I'd see her tomorrow and hung up. It was already 6:15pm now, and me being Dutch and being used to eat dinner at around that time, caused me to be hungry. So I made dinner and ate it on the couch while watching tv.
*
"Good morning, Laura." Charles said while taking a seat next to me.
We were sitting in the cafeteria, every Wednesday we had a break at the same time.
"Morning, Charles. How are you?"
"I'm great, thank you. How about you?"
"I'm good."
Suddenly, Charles laughed, "I heard you had some alone-time with mr Lehnsherr?"
I couldn't help my colored face again. I simply nodded.
The rest of our break Charles and I just talked and he helped me finishing my essay. It was due tomorrow and I could use some more help.
We were just talking about the essay when someone stood in front of our table, "I see you're helping my student out, mr Xavier."
We looked up and saw mr Lehnsherr standing in front of us, with a smirk on his face.
Charles looked at me and noticed I wasn't able to speak due to the shock and my blushing.
"Yes, yes I am, mr Lehnsherr." Charles laughed.
"That's very kind of you, mr Xavier." the professor moved his gaze from Charles to me, "next time if you need any more help, just come to me. I'd love to help you some more, Laura."
I almost spat out my drink when he said my name again. Charles noticed this and spoke up again, "she will, professor." and with that mr Lehnsherr left the table.
I looked over at Charles and shot him a look, he burst out in laughter. "I'm sorry, Laura. But he really seems to like you."
I couldn't help but blush again and I rested my head in my hands, "why does he do that? Why does it have to be me? Ugh why is he so handsome?"
Charles continued his laughter, "I'm curious to see where this will lead to."