My Professor Had A Crush On Me

During my sophomore year of university, I realized my then-professor had a crush on me. He was extremely kind to me and constantly brought unnecessary attention towards me in class. When I would answer questions, he would go on about how brilliant my inputs were. My inputs were good, but he would really drag it out like I had found the cure for cancer. I always caught him staring at me while I worked on assignments. The last scenario that really did it for me was the day of my final exam. The fall semester was ending for me, and it was time for me to take my final exams. My last exam was his class, I studied and prepared myself for a quick in-and-out test. I had been studying for two weeks and I knew the material well. Once I was done with my exam, I handed it to him. He then proceeded to perform a whole speech for me. He did this while other students were still taking their exams in a small classroom! It went something along the lines of this. “Thank you so much for being in my class, it was amazing having you in my class, and you can always visit my office. We can even see each other outside the university.” He said this while he gazed into my eyes. He even asked what my hobbies were, when I tell you all the blood in my body rushed to my head. I am surprised I didn’t faint.

He said those words very loudly and both our hands held onto different ends of my exam, we just stared at each other. I was so embarrassed! I was so scared to turn around and leave, but I did anyway because I could not just stand there. When I rotated my body to the best of my ability, I saw everyone's head up looking at the professor and me. I just knew they would think I was only doing well in the class because he liked me. They all looked like they were connecting the dots between my grade in class, the excessive praise that was given, and this moment. I was so devastated. I never had a class with any of those people after that, I made sure of it. I avoided the professor to the best of my ability because we were in the same department. I know a lot of people dream to experience silly things like this. But it was sincerely a lot for me. I just wanted to pass the class and be done with the semester. I have never thought about having an affair with a professor.

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