[ This arrangement turned out to be just as much of a tease for Basch as he suspected it was for Sylvain. Seeing the man in class, in the halls, meeting gazes, knowing what was promised but also knowing he could have very little until then. He'd foolishly thought it might cool some of his attraction, but it had the opposite effect, his private thoughts drifting more and more not just to what they'd done, but to what the other might do when their deal was complete.
When Sylvain was, technically, no longer his student either. At least for now.
Not that Sylvain hadn't found ways to press the rules, to keep teasing and fanning the mutual attraction. But neither had pushed the rules Basch laid down, and the next few weeks crept by at a glacial pace.
Finally, Basch was dismissing the previous student -- good, smart girl -- from his office, walking her out. He'd scheduled Sylvain last, which had been wise on some fronts, but not on how increasingly distracted he'd become. Now his heart leaps, pulse pounding in his ears, as he calls the man into his office.
It's only a lifetime of being stoic that keeps his face even as he gestures to the open chair and takes his own seat, flipping through a near-empty file for Sylvain's exam. ]
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For Sylvain: Professor Part 3
Date: 2024-12-23 09:58 pm (UTC)When Sylvain was, technically, no longer his student either. At least for now.
Not that Sylvain hadn't found ways to press the rules, to keep teasing and fanning the mutual attraction. But neither had pushed the rules Basch laid down, and the next few weeks crept by at a glacial pace.
Finally, Basch was dismissing the previous student -- good, smart girl -- from his office, walking her out. He'd scheduled Sylvain last, which had been wise on some fronts, but not on how increasingly distracted he'd become. Now his heart leaps, pulse pounding in his ears, as he calls the man into his office.
It's only a lifetime of being stoic that keeps his face even as he gestures to the open chair and takes his own seat, flipping through a near-empty file for Sylvain's exam. ]
Take a seat.