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At exactly 8:50 AM, the hallways leading to the lecture hall were witnessing a full-blown sprint, and Hala was the desperate contender. Out of breath, she glanced frantically left and right, her eyes wide with terror as she checked her wristwatch—which stubbornly read 9:05 AM.
"I’m dead. I’m so getting kicked out," she whimpered under her breath. With trembling fingers, she yanked out her phone to send a quick emergency SOS without even paying attention to the contact name: Hala: Dad! My sweet angel! Save me! Please don't tell Mom I’m late again 😭😭💔 Meanwhile, in a sleek, quiet office, Professor Yousef sat behind his dark wooden desk, calmly sipping hot coffee. Suddenly, his personal phone buzzed on the desk with a strange text. Raising an eyebrow in mild surprise, curiosity—and a streak of amusement—got the better of him. He leaned back in his leather chair and typed back Dr. Yousef: Yes? Don't tell her what? And what on earth happened to you? Hala read the reply mid-stride, letting out a frustrated sigh. She assumed her dad was picking the absolute worst moment to play dumb. Hala: Dad, stop joking! Don't pretend you don't get it! I’m late for Dr. Grumpy Pants Yousef’s lecture.. I'm standing right outside the room, terrified to walk in because class has already started! 💀🌪️ Yousef froze instantly. The mug stayed levitated inches from his lips as his eyes darted to the digital clock on his desk. 8:52 AM. A subtle glint flashed in his dark eyes, and a devastatingly sly, mocking smile crept onto his lips. He decided to play along and trap her. Dr. Yousef: Dr. Grumpy Pants? Why grumpy? What does he even do to you guys for you to call him that? Leaning against the wall to catch her breath, Hala typed back with furious enthusiasm: Hala: Ugh, Dad, if you saw him teaching! You’d think he’s plotting world domination! He’s super serious, never smiles, and literally the entire cohort is terrified of him. But honestly... he does have an aura! Yousef’s smirk widened, deepening a faint dimple on his cheek that added an unexpected charm to his stern features. He took another slow sip of his coffee, eyes gleaming with a challenge. Dr. Yousef: Everyone's terrified? Are you the only one calling him grumpy in the whole college, or are other students bad-mouthing him too? Hala: Everyone! Even my friend Dima says he looks like those villainous cartoon professors! 😂 Anyway, I’m just gonna brave his death glare and head in now. Wish me luck! Curiosity now clawed at Yousef’s chest. He needed to put a name to the rebellious girl who dared call him a cartoon villain. He quickly replied before she could lock her phone: Dr. Yousef: Alright, good luck.. But tell me first, who are you among all those terrified students? Seems I’ve forgotten your name 😅😅! 😉 Hala giggled softly, shaking her head at her screen with total innocence. Hala: Hahaha, Dad, are you seriously forgetting your own daughter's name? Not the time for your jokes! It’s me, Hala! The sophomore who’s going to give you a heart attack real soon! ✌️😂 A subtle wave of triumph hit Yousef. "So... Hala," he murmured under his breath, his deep voice carrying a low rumble as his heart skipped a beat for a reason he couldn't quite name. Leaning back, completely enjoying the moment, he typed out his final move: Dr. Yousef: Well, Hala.. Just for your information: I am NOT your "Dad".. I am Dr. "Grumpy Pants" Yousef himself. On her screen, the status flipped: (Typing...) Then it disappeared. Then it popped up again, as if the sender had suffered a momentary stroke, followed by a text of pure, desperate denial: Hala: Haha, nice joke Dad! You’re being extra sarcastic today! Yousef set his coffee cup down on the desk. He typed back with absolute, decisive gravity—the tone of a predator playing with its prey: Dr. Yousef: I’m not joking. And it seems your watch is running fifteen minutes fast, because class hasn't started yet, and I’m still in my office drinking coffee. Now.. since I now know you’re "Hala" and that Dima thinks I look like a cartoon villain, I’ll be waiting for you in the lecture hall in five minutes. Let’s see who gets to conquer the world first. ☕️🔥 The blood drained from Hala’s face. Slowly, as if in slow motion, she lifted her head and looked up at the large wall clock mounted in the hallway. 8:55 AM. Her jaw dropped. Her heart plunged straight into her stomach. Hala: Dr. Yousef?! DOCTORRRRR?! 💀💀💀 Her phone buzzed one last time with a brutal system notification: (Message delivery failed. You have been temporarily blocked by the user.)Everyone filed into the lecture hall, the room buzzing with endless whispers. Amir, with his signature confident and bold flair, took deliberate, unhurried steps and slid right into the seat right beside Hala! Turning to her with a devastatingly handsome smile, he whispered in a low voice:"Seems like the professor is exceptionally strict... or is he only like that with you?"Flustered, Hala tried to avert her eyes, rearranging her notebooks. "Dr. Yousef just despises chaos, Amir."At that precise moment, Yousef took the stage. He slammed his folder onto the desk with a heavy thud that instantly silenced the entire auditorium. His gaze shot through the room like live ammunition, landing directly on Amir sitting next to Hala.Turning on the interactive screen, Yousef began his lecture in a sharp, demanding tone much harsher than usual. He paced the hall like a storm, his fiery gaze, burning with unadulterated jealousy, tracking Hala every single time she dared glance toward Amir.Sudde
Hala pressed the answer button with a trembling hand, quickly clearing her throat to sound normal before placing the phone against her ear as she took a step back:"Hello, Mom... Yes, I'm fine."On the other end came her mother's warm, inquiring voice: "Hello, sweetheart... Where are you? You're late today. Are your classes finished?"Swallowing hard, Hala looked at Yousef in complete helplessness. But instead of stepping back to give her space, Yousef took a slow step toward her, a sly, devastating smile tugging at his lips. He closed the distance until his back was almost pressed against hers, casually sliding his hands into his trouser pockets. Leaning down near her ear—uncovered by the phone—he whispered in a warm tone meant exclusively for her:"Tell her you're with your professor... reviewing a lesson in love."Hala’s eyes widened in sheer horror as a sudden heat scorched her cheeks! She slapped her palm over the phone's microphone to block his whisper from reaching her mother,
That night, after hours of fighting a internal war between the fear of her family and his suffocating charm, Hala made her decision. With trembling hands, she picked up her phone and typed a response that blended feminine pride with a provocative challenge—determined to prove she wasn't an easy catch:Hala: Interrupted kisses don't get finished, Doctor.. They get forgotten! And tomorrow's coffee date ends strictly at the office door. Goodnight. ☕️😉She sent the text and tossed her phone aside, her heart hammering against her ribs like a war drum—unaware that her defiance only fueled Yousef’s burning desire to tame her pride!The following morning...The lecture hall was packed to capacity. Hala sat in the middle row beside Dima, attempting to focus, but her eyes kept tracing Yousef as he paced the room with his signature authority, wearing a sleek black fitted shirt that accentuated his broad, muscular chest.The real surprise, however, was his behavior throughout the entire hour.H
Hala snapped her phone screen dark and slammed it against her chest like someone shielding a dangerous state secret, her heart hammering against her ribs after reading Yousef’s text.Dima leaned in even closer, her eyes gleaming with ruthless suspicion and lethal curiosity."Hala!" Dima barked, her tone dripping with sharp sarcasm. "Your face is burning like a furnace, and you’re clutching that phone like you just robbed a bank! Spill it right now... What did Yousef say to you? And what’s with that ridiculous, hopeless smirk plastered across your face?!"Hala’s cheeks burned an even deeper shade of crimson. Swallowing hard, she tried to piece together her shattered composure and find her voice. She darted a quick glance around the hallway to make sure no students were within earshot, took a steadying breath, and lowered her voice:"Dima... calm down and stop yelling! You're making a scene! Nothing catastrophic happened like you think... Dr. Yousef was just discussing a few administr
The second her class ended, Hala bolted out of the lecture hall to grab coffee and make a run for Dr. Yousef’s office.By the time she reached his door, it was 3:00 PM.Pushing the door open softly, she was immediately enveloped by the office’s warm, dim lighting. The heavy blinds were partially drawn, draping the room in a quiet, intoxicating spell. Yousef was sitting behind his desk, reviewing paperwork. But the moment she entered, he raised his dark, intense gaze, locking onto her with a warmth so sharp it robbed the air right out of her lungs.Hala closed the door slowly behind her, her pulse hammering in sync with her light, hesitant footsteps. His eyes tracked every micro-movement of her hands as she carried the coffee cup toward him."Your coffee, Doctor..." she murmured, her voice barely a whisper. She set the cup down on the edge of the desk and tried to take a step back, but his deep, velvety voice cut her off."Come closer, Hala... Coffee shouldn't be served from a distanc
Hala woke up buzzing with energy, practically springing out of bed and darting straight into the shower.She was naturally breathtaking—the kind of effortless, striking beauty that rarely needed trying—but today, she spent a suspiciously long time in front of the vanity mirror. She picked out her absolute best outfit and styled her hair with extra care, adding an alluring, effortless wave to it.Her mind was completely consumed by one person: Dr. Yousef.Out of nowhere, in a shift she couldn't fully comprehend, she no longer saw him as the arrogant, grumpy professor she loathed. Now? He was infuriatingly attractive.Dressed to impress, she grabbed her bag and headed straight to campus. Right at the faculty entrance, she bumped into Dima, who was leaning against a pillar, eyeing her up and down with intense suspicion.Taking in Hala’s impeccable outfit and over-the-top effort, Dima raised an eyebrow. "Okay, spill. What do you think Dr. Grumpy Pants actually wants from you today?""Ho







