Chapter 27

"Oh," Cindy responded with a chuckle, "I don't think Professor Irvin sees it that way." Her tone was playful and delicate, seemingly innocent. Bruce cut into our conversation, "The concert is about to start." Cindy giggled and waved at me. "Well, Nance, we're off then." After they left, I immediately opened the Nicox University forum. The pinned post caught my eye instantly - "Breaking News: Nicox's Most Handsome Professor, Douglas Irvin, Is Taken!" And there was a photo of Douglas and I eating at the cafeteria. I had to admit, the person who took the photo had quite the eye for capturing moments. The smiles, the forehead flick—even I thought it looked like there was something going on between us in the picture. There were all kinds of comments below the post. "Oh my, are these the wit and beauty? She's so pretty!" "Yes, how can someone be both sweet and aloof? The last time I saw a beauty like that was Scarlett Johansson!" "We wholeheartedly approve of Professor Irvin's choice