Professor F novel Chapter 40

August grabbed on Flynn's arm when he confirmed they're locked up—looking worried how they'd get out of that locked room and the possibility of getting caught and found out.

Also, she can't miss her afternoon classes and Flynn must finish his paperworks before their London festival trip.

"I'll figure something out." He assured her as he kissed her forehead before getting his phone to call someone but he sighed in frustration. "I don't get signal here."

"Maybe I can?" She took her phone and disappointedly looked at him. "Nothing."

"Wait." Flynn whispered and placed his right index finger to his lips, telling her to be quiet. "I can hear footsteps."

She waited and kept her mouth shut. The footsteps stopped right in front of the door. Flynn placed his hand in front of her, as if protecting her as they both stepped back. She doesn't know what his plan is but she trusts him. She stayed behind him, hiding.

The sound from the doorknob made her heart beating faster than its normal rate and she had to grab on Flynn's shirt, as if getting strength from it.

The clicking sound of the keys followed as the person placed a key to the other lock, twisted it to unlock from the outside. She held her breath and she knew Flynn did, too as the door opened.

There was a moment of silence, she closed her eyes while still hiding behind Flynn's back.

"I knew it."

August abruptly opened her eyes when she heard that familiar voice.

Liam!

She stood beside Flynn who was still placing his hand between her and Liam. Liam's face was serious and he looked a little upset while holding the keys.

Liam reached out to grab her right hand but Flynn took her left hand to stop Liam from pulling her away.

"Wai—" She said in panic as she see the guys glaring at each other.

She looked at Liam's hand holding the keys and Liam as if reading her mind answered, "I took it from the security personnel's office. Of course, it wouldn't be smart to tell them I did that or I'd tell them who were the people in this room." Giving Flynn a mischievous smile.

"Are you threatening me?" Flynn asked, sounding irritated.

Liam scoffed. "Do you feel threatened—" He paused. "—Flynn?"

August could sense that Flynn is trying to control himself from doing anything violent as she holds his arm. He then took a deep breath and sighed roughly, taking her left hand in his as he walked pass Liam, intentionally bumping his right shoulder.

August followed him but Liam stopped her by grabbing her right arm. "Did you really think this through, August?" He ask, looking into her eyes.

"Let her go." Flynn demanded.

Liam kept his hand on her arm and looked at Flynn. "So, you're not just teaching her in class but also making decisions for her now?"

"I said let her go." Flynn is still clearly trying his best to be calm. But his nerves are visible on his temple and neck.

"Don't you feel worried right now—me finding this out?" Liam asked to no one in particular, thinking he's got something against them or against Flynn. "You're dating August—she's your student! She's a scholar and you didn't even think about the possibility that she's going to lose her scholarship because of you!"

She could feel their hands tightening around her arms. "P—Please. It's hurting me."

Both the guys looked guilty and they both loosened their grip but Flynn pulled her gently until she stood beside him. "Stay out of it. And don't worry she won't lose the scholarship."

"Really?" Liam scoffed.

"Please, Flynn." She begged, trying to stop the obvious tension between the two. "You promised."

Both guys are above six feet tall, lean, about the same age and good looking. The difference would be their personality and intelligence. Flynn is a genius while Liam works really hard to be where he is now taking his PhD. Liam is outgoing while Flynn is reserved.

Liam looked like he's struggling between not telling anyone about what he found out and getting her out of this complicated situation with Flynn.

"I know you won't say anything to anyone." Flynn said sounding confident as he faced Liam. "Because you like her."

Liam looked stunned, looking guilty of what Flynn said. His expression dark as Flynn continued to talk. "If you're trying to get rid of me, try harder. I don't need this teaching job. I can quit this profession anytime if it would hurt her. If she really means something to you, just as much as she means to me, you can't let her lose something that she worked hard for—her scholarship."

Liam was quiet and slowly lets her go. They both left him in the abandoned storage room.