"Hey Prof." A few of my students give me smiles and greetings. They all seem excited to see me and even pull up a chair so I can sit with them.
"Join us! We're just about to order."
"Sorry guys." I can't wipe the smile off my face. It feels weird to say this, but... they like me. They're not rolling their eyes or pushing me around. They genuinely want me to be a part of their group.
"I'm actually here with someone."
Tyler places his arm over my shoulders, pulling me into the group like we're suddenly huddling in a team meeting.
"No way you've been holding out on us."
"You've never mentioned this at practice." One girl Tyler and I usually train with looks absolutely intrigued.
"Practice?" A guy who I've never seen before looks utterly confused.
"This is the she-wolf I was telling yo
