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

It was the sound of his name that caught his attention and Jaime quickly turned his head to rest his gaze upon a rather lovely young face. It was a familiar face but Jaime didn't often forget his students, certainly not those who made themselves known to him. As the girl introduced herself, it took but a moment for the name to click and the tell-tale widening of his eyes signified his recognition. His eyes crinkled gently as his lips stretched into a wide smile, displaying those enviably even teeth. Maria Harding. It was hard to forget a name when said name had gotten away with some of the highest grades he had ever given out. Not to say that he didn't like handing out good grades. It was something he personally strove for and he could say with much pride that his class average was consistently a solid B. The hand she offered was taken with ease and he found himself shaking it eagerly in his warm grip. It was wonderful to see some of his former students coming out for something so worthwhile. Her comment on his thirst had him laughing his contagious laugh. It was the kind of laugh that got one's attention and lit up the surroundings. Just a bit, he affirmed whilst lifting his empty water bottle with a friendly grin. Her offer surprised him purely for the fact that he hadn't really intended on doing much besides having himself a quick dinner and going back to the hotel room for some much needed rest. He had done nothing but prepare for that 45 minute lecture over the past few weeks and it had worn him out considerably. Sight-seeing was something he had done years ago on his previous visits to Boston and while the state seemed pleasant enough, he had seen enough of it to sate his curiosity. The light touch to his arm resulted in him straightening out his posture. Jaime was not one to turn his students down regardless of what they needed him for. It wasn't odd for someone to hear of Jaime enjoying a bite with some of them while going over certain lecture notes or essay topics. As always, he was there to help and guide and simply chat if that was what they desired. Though, at the same time, he recognised that a certain boundary existed between students and professors for a very good reason and he had no intentions of crossing it. Thankfully, Maria's intentions seemed perfectly genuine and he would have been delighted to take her up on her offer. You had me at Italian, he replied amiably, And to clear up your misconception, I do remember you. It would be hard not to. I don't believe I awarded you a grade under A. I suppose treating me to dinner will make up for forcing me into the brief assumption that my course-work wasn't nearly challenging enough. His bright eyes twinkled with mirth as he beamed down at the girl. I'd be pleased to join you, Maria. Coffee and dinner sound great but I'll settle for one or the other. Is it far off, this fantastic Italian place? I can grab us a cab if needed. Jaime was completely oblivious to his former student's fawning, nor did he think much of the way she stared at him. Years of interacting with women as nothing more than his students or his colleagues had clearly taken their toll and Jaime was lost to all flirtation, if such a thing existed. It was either that or he turned a blind eye. One could never be sure...