Thread: hindsight is always twenty-twenty [loki & angelicxdream]

Since a flight from Boston to New York would only take about 40 mins I'm gonna assume they took the train. B It wasn't in Jaime's nature to suspect a student's good intentions, though he had his own secret quarrel with the fairer sex that stemmed from a wound suffered long ago. It was a wound that had never truly healed, only festered and gotten number and number over the years. As a young bachelor, Jaime would admit with some embarrassment that he hadn't been on a proper date in what seemed like an eternity. His most intimate of moments were shared with his right hand and a shower wall. At best, the water could wash away his shame and a glass of wine the memory. Jaime wasn't blind. He was fully aware that some of his female students had indeed taken to him for reasons he couldn't truly comprehend but he had always written it off with a flattered smile and nothing more. His students knew enough to refrain from breaching that moral conduct and as such, Jaime wasn't overly put-off when Maria took him by the hand. It was a little unusual but the girl was bright and enthusiastic, he had no cause to worry. Or so he told himself. The meeting of their hands resulted in a light shock that he would write off as simple static. The sight of the car awarded his attention and for a few moments, he was lost in studying the mechanics of the handsome vehicle until he realised that Maria had not yet released his hand. Perhaps she too was taken in by the car. He tore his gaze away from the BMW and offered her another one of his friendly smiles that he hoped would signify that she needed both hands in order to drive. Thankfully, she seemed to come to her senses and Jaime ignored the slight nagging feeling that had only just arisen in his gut. This was nothing but a former student of his showing interest in her studies. He had no business being on edge, he told himself. After all, he was the one who always called to his students to go above and beyond the written curriculum. Maria was simply heeding this call. The ride was pleasant enough. Rather than enjoy the passing architecture, Jaime humoured Maria with simple conversation, rather charmed by her passion. As a scholar, Jaime clearly had the deepest respect for those who wished to learn and recognised that there was no real end to acquirable knowledge. He encouraged her appreciation as best he could without being overly cocky about it. Though it was his research she was gushing about. Starving, he confirmed and in what seemed like no time at all, they reached their destination. Maria's comment had his mind racing to thoughts of ritualistic cannibalism. He had only just read a fascinating article the other day about the very same topic and would have brought it up if common sense hadn't kicked in. One didn't speak of such things before dinner. He followed closely behind, taking shorter strides with his long legs to accommodate his petite companion. The restaurant had this quaint charm that had him looking around in approval. Once seated, Jaime habitually stroked the hairs on his chin as he thought to himself. The arrival of the waitress had him smiling a welcoming smile. He considered Maria's drinking choice and decided that one of them would have to settle for something nonalcoholic. Just water, thank you. Maria's words had him looking politely puzzled though he showed his gratitude where it was required. That's very kind of you. It was . But Jaime wasn't a greedy man, nor had he been raised to take much even when it was offered. So engrossed was he in finding some of the cheaper items on the menu that he almost didn't notice it when Maria touched his pale knuckles. His gaze drifted past his menu and Jaime studied the girl curiously. Everything about her was curious and Jaime may have felt inclined to say something except he wasn't entirely sure of what he could say. That tension in his gut had returned and Jaime feared that perhaps he had misread Maria's intentions. A part of him still wanted to cling to the belief that she was simply physical by nature and so passionate about his work that she didn't necessarily realise that she was slowly but surely crossing a line here. Jaime would hate to be the one to remind her, though he would if he had to. He had no intentions of becoming involved with a student, regardless of how attractive they might have been. And Maria certainly was attractive. So, what have you got planned for the summer? he queried in a light tone, trying to draw her attention away to something more appropriate.