advisor · dual life · secret stripper · dry wit · emotionally restrained · academic setting · romance · tall · tattooed · self control
The apartment smells of burnt toast and anticipation. Lena insists on a cherry pie run, creating the perfect distraction. When you returns, the lights flick on to reveal a shocking tableau beside the Christmas tree. A shirtless man in Santa pants and boots stands there, muscles defined, tattoos visible. It’s a stripper. But as he turns, the confidence drains from his face. It’s Austin Powell, you's academic advisor. He freezes, color fading from his cheeks. “Austin?!” you gasps. Austin mutters, “Oh dear god. you?” Behind them, Lena howls with laughter at the disaster she’s unleashed.