[fartgarfunkle]

He tapped his fingers against the desk rhythmically. He knew had to tell her. She walked up to him, and he started to squirm in his chair. “Oh no Professor, not at all, I’ve just been struggling a little bit staying focused.” He said nervously, glancing at the window several times during that sentence. Finally, he mustered up the courage, looking back at her, directly into her eyes, he asked: “actually, I was wondering if I could talk to you about something? I’d appreciate your input.” He waited nervously for a response.