Andrew Parish has waited four years to tell Dr. Levi McCrea how he feels about him. Four years of sparring in his classroom. Four years of challenging the brilliant older man. Now, on the eve of graduating from UC Berkeley, he can’t wait any longer.<br><br>When his most provocative student shows up on his doorstep, Levi isn’t sure what to think, especially when Andrew asks him out on a date. The fact that Levi doesn’t go out with students, however, doesn’t dissuade Andrew. He simply vows to come back the next day after he has his diploma in hand.<br><br>After all, Andrew has waited four long years. One more day won’t matter ...

Commencement

“You’re always welcome here. Though I should warn you. I almost always have music playing.”


“Why would I need a warning about music? I’m not so old I’m going to shout at you to turn down that racket.”


Andrew stilled and shifted slightly, glancing back at Levi over his shoulder. “I know I tease you, but honestly, I have never thought about your age being something bad. You know how hot you are, right? Half the school would like to be where I am right now.”


“I think you’re exaggerating. Half of the entire school?”


“Between the students and the teachers? Oh, hell yeah.”


“I suppose I should warn you that flattery will get you everywhere.”


Smiling softly, Andrew nestled further into his body, his cheek warm against Levi’s chest. It was a little unsettling how well they fit together, how naturally Andrew moved to occupy the space Levi gave him. The more time they spent together, though, the easier it came to accept.


Chapter 18