I'm Mattie. I teach writing courses at my local Community College, which I've done for 12 years and really enjoy.
During the spring semester last year, I scheduled one-on-one sessions with students to give feedback on drafts of their first assignment. Only James, an older student who works full time, had not signed up for a slot. I emailed him around 10:30 PM to say I'd noticed he hadn't signed up for his time with me. Surprisingly, I got a response almost immediately, apologizing for not telling me he'd be traveling for work those days. In fact, he was leaving tomorrow. He asked if we could meet at the campus coffee shop early the next morning so he could edit it on the plane and submit it by the deadline. We agreed to meet at 8:00.
When I arrived at 7:45, James was already waiting outside and greeted me with his dazzling smile. "He sure is one good looking guy," I thought to myself. Then I told myself to stop that and focus because he's my student.
The shop was crowded and loud. When I suggested we move outside, he said he knew the perfect spot. He led me to a courtyard practically invisible behind hedges. Despite all my years on campus I had never seen it before.
We sat at a sturdy wrought iron table and I pulled out his paper. As we sipped our drinks, I shared my thoughts. He took it all in with no defensiveness and asked good questions. As we finished up, I told him I thought he had the potential to do very well in the course as long as he continued to incorporate feedback and meet all deadlines. He flashed that million-dollar smile again and I couldn't help but smile back.
As I started to pack up, he asked if I had to leave right away. We'd been scheduled until 8:45 but given our early start and efficient conversation, it was only 8:30. He said he wanted to know a bit about how I got into teaching and if I did any writing of my own.
How I ended up a writing instructor was fairly easy to relate to James. Telling him about my writing was a bit trickier, but I was feeling bold. He seemed like someone who would keep my confidence, though obviously it was a risk. A part of me really wanted to see how he'd react.
"James, I do quite a lot of writing. I am published online, under a pen name. I write erotica."
He didn't miss a beat, responding "That's great. I bet it's terrific. Will you tell me where to find it? I promise to keep this between us."
I told him and figured maybe he'd read some, and maybe not. As I once again reached for my bag, I glanced at him. Those eyes. That smile. I couldn't resist.
"James, if you do read any of my stories, you may notice a recurring theme. I write about a professor being seduced by her students. I just want you to know it's all fiction."
"Interesting! Are you working on anything new?"
"In fact I have a story, with a very different scenario, percolating right now."
"Will you tell me about it? I'm so curious."
Telling myself it was only a bit of research, I looked James right in the eye and put my hand on his arm.
"It's about a writing teacher who seduces her older student."
I caught a hint of a blush on his cheeks, but he stayed stock still. My hand was still on his arm, and our eyes were locked.
I leaned forward, so I could whisper, "James, you were my inspiration."
Again, a faint blush but no movement. And no loss of eye contact. I quickly got up and stood next to James, bent over so that my ample cleavage was fully visible. I said softly, directly into his ear, "I'd love to play out this fantasy for real." Then I took his earlobe in my mouth and gently sucked it, eliciting a delightful low moan.
I straightened up to see his face. There was no shock and more than a hint of desire.
I wanted to continue and see where things led, but I had a class to teach. I gathered my things quickly,
"James, have a good trip. I'll see you next week."
I tried not to let my mind drift back to the morning, but of course it did, all day and into the evening. I was getting into bed, vibrator in hand, when I heard the ding of an email. I glanced at the inbox and saw it was from a gmail account I didn't know. Curious, I opened it.
"Mattie, I just read your story Bar Belle. It was so sexy, and it made me feel like I was right there. I almost went down to the bar to try and make the opening scene a reality, but then I realized it wouldn't be nearly as much fun if the woman I picked up weren't you. When I come back, will you meet me at a bar, and pretend we don't know each other?"
I read the email 3 or 4 times until it sank in that James wanted to play out the scene I'd envisioned a million times in my head. Could I go through with it? I wasn't sure, but I decided it was worth finding out.
"James, I'm so glad you liked the story! And yes, let's meet at a quiet, dark hotel bar when you get back. I'm so turned on just thinking about it."