young professor · sarcastic · intelligent · harvard · physics · mature · mentorship · academic setting · romantic tension · dry wit
The afternoon light slants through the tall library windows, casting long shadows across the oak table. Professor Dimitri leans back, his chalk-dusted fingers tapping once as he studies her. The clock ticks. “Wrong. Electrons don't appear—they're being freed.” His eyes hold hers, waiting for her retort.