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“Tyler.”
I push my horn-rimmed glasses further up on my nose and level him with a practiced look. “Tyler, today is your first day of college. Yes, I plan on lecturing. You are here to learn, are you not?”
Crossing my arms over my chest, I wait for a response. Instead, Tyler mumbles under his breath as he takes a seat. As the trickle of students slows, I lean back against the podium and begin my introduction.
“My name is Julian. You can call me by my name; I’m not one for titles. This is Introduction to Shakespeare.” I turn toward the white board and write my contact information. “I will not have a teaching assistant for this class, so if you need help, contact me directly and I will try my best to assist you.” I look over my shoulder as I continue writing. “If everyone would please examine their syllabus, we will go over it before we begin the lecture.”
Papers and bags rustle as someone comes barging into the lecture hall.
“It is in your best interest to be on time for my class. In the future, the door will be locked once the lecture begins.”
I do not address the latecomer. Tardiness is a pet peeve, and I won’t indulge whoever is interrupting my attention.
“But I’m your new TA.”
Two things make me turn at once. The familiar feminine voice, and that my intruder claims to be my teaching assistant. Anger boils in my veins. I’m astonished at the blatant disrespect for my wishes and the terms set forth in my contract by Stephanie and Danville University.
I spin on my heels and come face-to-face with the woman who has starred in my fantasies every night since she left my bed.
“Meghan?”
