Reverie

02

With long strides, he adjusted his tie and suit, as he followed the elder infront of him. The elder, whose name was Professor Schultz, entered a lecture room as he joined him and closed the door.

Professor Schultz began, "Good morning class, I'd like you to meet Dr Hunter Anderson. He will be here for a few weeks or perhaps even months, as a guide and mentor. He will be joining us everyday almost like a student, and so if you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask him."

All eyes were on Hunter as he had his perfectly practiced smile stuck on his face. "Hello everyone, I hope to work well with you all and see your progress throughout my time here. As Professor Schultz mentioned, please do not hesitate to ask me any questions whenever." His voice was deep and husky, almost echoing through the hall.

Professor Schultz motioned for Hunter to take a seat, and so he sat in one of the front rows, away from majority students so that he could focus and assess the environment as the Professor taught his class.

Hunter had a notebook out and he himself took key notes from the lecture as well as notes on how the students participated and Professor Schultz's teaching methods.

Once the lecture was over, students were free to go home or hang out on university grounds. The adults fled from the room, whilst some, mainly females, stayed back and surrounded Hunter to bombard him with questions.

"Mr Anderson how old are you?"
"Sir, why is it that you've joined us?
"Mr Anderson, what is your profession?"
"Are you single?"

Giggles and murmurs were heard, and Hunter was unable to understand half the things asked due to the amount of people speaking at once.

"Hang on, hang on. Ask me questions, but once at a time please." He chuckled, "but to answer some of your questions, I am 25 years old, soon to be 26. I've joined due to a partnership with this university and my own company which allows me to help and mentor some of you as part of the partnership. I am a Sergeant but am no longer in the military, as I graduated and got my masters as a doctor as well as being the CEO to my late father's hospital. And yes, I am single."

Professor Schultz waved the students off, "Leave Mr Anderson alone, I'm sure he wants some space." Hunter chuckled as he watched the students leave and giggle while waving at him as if they were secondary students.

Whilst they were leaving, he noticed a small figure at the back stretch and leave quietly from the back. Her hair covered her face, so he was unable to see who it was. He couldn't help but noticed that throughout the lecture she was asleep.

He was quickly brought out of his trance as he heard a voice begin to speak. "So Mr Anderson, how did you find today?" Professor Schultz inquired, "I saw you take notes, I hope it wasn't all criticism." The Professor lightly chuckled.

"Please, call me Hunter. And it was great, you really are an astounding Professor! And my notes were just key points from your lecture, because although I know all this, it doesn't hurt to revise over topics."

The older man smiled, "I'm very glad to hear that Hunter, and thank you for your compliment. Also if I can call you Hunter, then please do call me by my first name, Heath."

"Thank you for the opportunity, but I find it too disrespectful, seeing as though you're much older and wiser than me, and I have much to learn from you." Hunter said, earning another smile from Heath.

"You're a good soul Hunter. I'm honoured to have you in my class." Admitted Heath.

Hunter smiled, "Thank you very much. Also, Professor Schultz, if you don't mind me asking, whilst I was observing, all students were at least awake, apart from one female at the back. Is this normal?"

"Ah you must be talking about Angelina Smith. She's one of my best students, even if she sleeps during my lectures; she manages to catch up with everything and achieve one of the highest results in this university. She has 2 part time jobs whilst taking care of her younger sister, so she's bound to be sleep deprived."

Hunters eyes showed signs of sympathy upon hearing about the situation of the small figure, known as Angelina.

"Now now, Angelina's a capable girl, don't worry. For now, go and explore the university campus so you can get used to it and not get lost while you're alone."

Hunter gave a small smile to Heath as they both parted ways.

He couldn't help but question himself as to why he was so concerned for a girl he's never spoken to, let alone seen.