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“Best date of my life,” he replies with a smooth grin, and I’d be lying if I said I didn’t melt a little.
“And it’s not even over yet. If I remember correctly, I was promised a spanking,” I remind him.
Ian chuckles. “You’ve definitely earned one.”
I wiggle in my seat from his words. Ian hasn’t spanked me in some time, and I’m dying to have his handprints on my ass. I’ll definitely feel it when I’m on the ice tomorrow, but I don’t care. It will just be a reminder of who I belong to.
CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR
IAN
An easy smile spreads across my lips as I saunter through the university halls. Ben and I have been together for six weeks now, and each day just gets better and better. He’s everything I could have hoped for in a partner and a boy. And the doubts I harbored before we started our relationship about not being able to make things work have been completely wiped from my mind. Not only are we solid as a couple, but I also feel like I’ve become a better teacher.
“Professor Johnson,” a female student calls out as I’m about to walk through my classroom's doors.
Pausing my footsteps, I turn to find Mindy Alistar approaching me with her brows pinched together.
“Good morning, Mindy. Can I help you?” I question and she nods, worrying her bottom lip between her teeth. “Why don’t we have this discussion inside,” I suggest, tilting my head toward the room.
She presses her lips together in a tight smile but walks into the classroom.
“I got the email you sent with my current grades, and I’m worried,” Mindy states when we get to my desk. “I don’t know why I’m not grasping the concepts, but I’m trying my hardest, and it feels like it’s not good enough.”
Tears pool in her eyes, and I sympathize with her. Her hard work is evident in her grades, but obviously, she doesn’t see that she is improving.
“Not every subject is easy for every student,” I start, wanting her to know that just because this class is a challenge, it doesn’t mean she’s stupid. “When you first started this class, your grades were much lower than they are today. Your hard work is paying off, and you just need to keep it up. If you continue on the path you’re currently on, you’ll pass my class with no problems.”
Her brows shoot up, and her eyes fill with hope. “Are you sure?”
I nod and offer her a warm, reassuring smile. “I’m positive. But if you feel like you need more help, I could get you the number for a tutor who works with some of my other students.”
“I actually already hired one,” she replies. “Maybe she’s helping me more than I figured.”
“Crazy immediate results are very rarely seen in situations like this, but your progress is evident.”
Mindy’s smile grows, and her posture straightens a little from my words. “Thank you, Professor Johnson. I appreciate you taking a moment to ease my worries.”
“Any time,” I assure her.
She leaves the classroom with more pep in her step, filling my heart with pride. This is why I got into teaching. I wanted to help kids learn and watch them grow, especially in subjects that challenged them.
With my classroom empty again, I move to set things up for the day, then check my phone to see if Ben has sent me a flirty morning text yet.
A groan pulls from my lips, and I shake my head, taking in the image of Ben’s erection tenting his boxers.
Sweet boy: Morning wood is the worst.
Me: I’m sorry you’re suffering, but you better not touch yourself. I’ll help take care of you after your game tonight.
Sweet boy: You promise?
I laugh at his message while typing out my response.
Me: I promise, but only if you’re a good boy.
Sweet boy: Silly professor, you should know by now I’m the BEST boy.
I smile at my screen because he isn’t wrong. Ben is marvelous. He’s everything I could have hoped for and nothing I ever thought I could have. Every day I spend with him I learn new things about him and myself. He might be younger than me by ten years, but we’re growing together, and I love it.
