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The last chair scraped softly against the floor as the classroom emptied.
Robin finished erasing the whiteboard—half-smeared quotes from Beowulf and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight still ghosting the surface—before glancing back at the rows of desks. Sunlight filtered through the tall windows of Ylisse University’s Humanities Hall, dust motes hanging in the air like punctuation marks left behind by the lecture.
“Severa,” he said without turning around. “Stay a moment.”
She froze halfway to the door.
Lucina hesitated too, hand on the handle, eyes flicking between them. Robin gave a small nod that said go on. Reluctantly, Lucina left, the door clicking shut behind her and sealing the room in a sudden, heavy quiet.
Severa crossed her arms. “If this is about my paper—”
“It is,” Robin interrupted her calmly, setting his marker down. “And about the last three.”
Her jaw tightened. “I turned them in.”
“You did,” Robin agreed. “Late. And rushed.”
She bristled immediately. “I’m keeping up just fine.”
Robin didn’t raise his voice. He never did. That was somehow worse. Curse this professor for being so nice.
“You’re capable of better work than this,” he said, pulling her latest essay out. Red ink bloomed across the paper, not cruel, but it got the message anyways. “Your analysis is surface-level. You summarize way too much. And you stop just short of making the argument I know you’re trying to make.”
Severa looked away. “Maybe I just don’t think medieval epics are worth dissecting like a corpse.”
“That’s not what you wrote in your midterm,” Robin replied gently. “And it’s not what you argue in class.”
Silence took a hold.
Finally, Severa snapped, “So what, you think I’m stupid?”
Robin blinked, genuinely surprised. “No.”
“Because that’s what it feels like,” Severa said, voice sharp but unsteady. “Like no matter what I do, it’s never enough.”
He studied her for a long moment, then sighed, not frustrated, but thoughtfully.
“I think,” he said slowly, “that you’re overwhelmed, proud, and refusing help because you think needing it is failure.”
She flinched.
Robin leaned back against the desk. “Severa, you’re falling behind. But that doesn’t mean you’re incapable. It means you’re juggling too much and pretending you aren’t.”
Her fingers curled into fists. “I can do better.”
“I know,” he said immediately. “And I know if you put your mind to it, you can pass my class with a C+!”
That seemed to catch her off guard. “Just a C?”
“It’s too late for an A,” Robin replied, “I’ll offer you extra credit. Rewrite the essay. Same thesis, but deeper, contextualize it historically, then challenge it. You’ve got two weeks.”
Severa narrowed her eyes. “And if I mess it up?”
“Then you learn,” Robin said. “Which is the point.”
For a moment, she looked like she might argue again. Instead, she grabbed the paper from his hands.
“…Fine,” Severa muttered. “I won’t waste it.”
As Severa reached the door, Robin added, “And Severa?” She paused. “You don’t need to outrun everyone else,” he said. “Just don’t stand still.”
Severa didn’t reply, but when she left, she closed the door quietly instead of slamming it.
Robin exhaled, rubbing the bridge of his nose. A knock came almost immediately.
“Yes?” Robin called.
The door opened to reveal Cordelia, impeccably put together in a navy coat, posture straight even as concern softened her eyes. Alumni badge clipped neatly to her bag “Ylisse University, Class of 2XXX”.
“Professor Robin,” Cordelia said. “I hope I’m not interrupting.”
“Not at all,” Robin replied, straightening. “Please—come in.”
She stepped inside, glancing instinctively at the empty desks. “I just missed her, didn’t I?”
Robin nodded. “Severa?”
Cordelia sighed. “She wouldn’t answer my texts. I thought… well.” She hesitated. “I was worried.”
Robin gestured toward a chair. She sat, folding her hands tightly in her lap.
“She’s bright,” Cordelia said, too quickly. “But she pushes herself. Harder than she lets on.”
“I’ve noticed,” Robin said.
Cordelia looked up, searching his face. “Is she… struggling?”
He chose his words carefully. “She’s capable of excelling here. But she’s afraid that if she doesn’t do everything alone, it somehow invalidates her effort.”
Cordelia’s shoulders sagged just a little. “That sounds like her.”
“She reminds me of a lot of students who feel they’re living in someone else’s shadow,” Robin added gently. “Real or imagined.”
Cordelia smiled faintly, rueful. “I suppose I cast a long one.”
Robin didn’t contradict her, but he didn’t agree either.
“She cares,” Robin said. “More than she admits. And she can do better. I’ve given her the chance.”
Cordelia closed her eyes for a moment, relief washing over her expression. “Thank you,” she said softly. “For seeing her.”
Robin smiled, small and sincere. “That’s my job.”
Cordelia stood, smoothing her coat. “If she complains about you at dinner tonight—”
“I’ll assume that means she’s trying,” Robin said dryly.
That earned a quiet laugh.
“So… how’s the divorce going?” Robin asked.
“Oh great. Singles life is a thrills. Ladies nights, clubbing, even though I’m 38.” Cordelia blushed.
“Hey, I’m 38 too, I know the feeling.” Robin said.
“I remember when I had severa, I was a freshman here.” Cordelia admitted.
“You’ve grown a lot.” Robin said. “she’s lucky to have you.”
“Thanks.” Cordelia blushed. “But what about you, singles life must be fun.”
“You mean lonely. I only get Morgan on the weekends.” Robin said. “I miss my Say’ri. But we both had problems that we needed to work out.”
“Sounds like someone could use a night out.” Cordelia joked.
Robin smiled. “Well. When you put it like that, a night out could be nice. Wanna go for dinner?”
Cordelia smiled. “That’d be lovely.”
~
It was nighttime at Cordelia’s home. She wore a sexy red dress with high heels and her lucky necklace. Robin would be here any second to take her out. Severa wasn’t to thrilled that her mother was going out with Robin.
“I can’t believe this mother. You’re going out with my teacher, and you’re not even gonna use your ways to give me an A.” Unfortunately she was mad at the wrong reasons. Cordelia was a beautiful woman, so Severa thought she would use her charms to get Robin to go easy on her. Apparently that wasn’t the case.
There was a knock at the door.
Cordelia went to the door, and opened it, and saw Robin there, dressed in a fancy suit, and looking quite handsome.
“Hubba! hubba!” Robin smirked at the sight of Cordelia. “You look delicious in that dress.”
Robin walked up to Cordelia, and pulled out a rose.He offered it to her, and she accepted.
“Alright severa, don’t wait up.” Cordelia said as her daughter rolled her eyes.
As they were about to leave Robin turned to Severa and winked. This caused her to gasp as her jaw dropped. That pig. Clever.
~
Dinner went off without any issues. Robin chose a high class restaurant for the two. He and Cordelia really hit it off. It had been a while since it was just the two of them. It reminded Robin of his days in college as a bachelor. Before Say’ri tied him down.
“Honestly Robin, you really know how to treat a lady.” Cordelia smiled. “Flowers, a fancy restaurant, champagne, not bad for an English professor.”
“Well I do know my way around a woman’s heart.” Robin said.
“That I remember.” Cordelia said taking a sip from her glass. “Remember that time we went skinny dipping with Sumia and tharja.”
“Still one of my proudest accomplishments from our college years.” Robin remembered that time all three women were wet and naked in front of him. “I’d love to do that again. Experience what motherhood aging has done to your bodies.”
“Is that supposed to be a compliment?” Cordelia arched her brow.
“Could be if you wanted it to be.” Robin said.
Cordelia smiled. Honestly for a gentleman, Robin was really good in bed. She figured, why not relive that part of herself with him.
“How long has it been since you were with a woman?” Cordelia asked.
“Since the divorce.” Robin lied. He’s had sex before but he was going somewhere he and he wasn’t gonna scare Cordelia off.
“Maybe… I can show you my gratitude.” Cordelia purred.
Robin liked the sound of that.
~
Over at Robin’s house, the two eagerly entered, already kissing as Cordelia was eager to get this man out of his clothes. Kicking the door shut, they couldn’t even make it to the bedroom. The couch would have to do.
The two quickly got naked, not bothering to worry if they would damage their nice clothes. They needed each other. Robin smiled as he looked at Cordelia’s naked body. Time has been kind to this milf. Her breasts were still perky and round. Her stomach was just as toned as it was before she got pregnant with Severa. Robin placed hand on her stomach. “Damn, you must still work out.”
“Just shut up and fuck me.” Cordelia said pulling Robin in for another kiss.
Robin was happy to oblige. He got on top of her and entered her. Cordelia moaned, as he filled her up, a familiar fullness she had missed for a long, long time. Their lips broke apart as they began to move, and Robin thrust into her. couch creaked with each thrust.
“Robin! Oh gods, Robin!” Cordelia moaned out as he stretched her out.
For Robin, this was breathtaking. He wasn’t one to brag, but his sexual prowess were something to behold for women. He didn’t know why, but mature women were something to behold.
He hoisted her feet over his shoulders as he bent down to capture her lips. Cordelia moaned into them as she wrapped her arms around him as he continued to fuck her.
Robin got handsy as his hands started to explore her beautiful perky breasts. They were still just as soft as they were in college. Practically everything about Cordelia felt just as good as it did back in college.
“Oh fuck this feels good!” Cordelia moaned. “Don’t stop, don’t stop!”
Robin kept going. The couch creaking as he pounded into her.
After a little while they switched positions. Cordelia was now on her hands and knees as Robin was now behind her as he started to fuck her from behind.
“Yeah! Right there! Right there!” Cordelia screamed, clutching the couch cushions as he rammed into her, his hips slapping against her ass.
Robin grabbed her by her long red hair. She squealed, a mix of surprise and pleasure, as he gently pulled her head back. The angle changed, deepened the sensation, and Cordelia’s curses dissolved into breathy, high-pitched moans.
The living room was filled with their sounds: the rhythmic slap of skin, the groaning protests of the couch springs, Cordelia’s unrestrained cries, Robin’s own low grunts of effort.
“Oh fuck here I go!” Cordelia moaned as she felt her pussy tightening.
With one more thrust, Cordelia came hard around Robin’s dick, moaning loudly as her toes curled in excitement. This caused Robin to groan as he came hard inside Cordelia, shooting his seed deep inside her.
When they were done, Robin, laid on his back as Cordelia laid right on top of him. The two kissed each other passionately as Robin’s hands explored her back.
“Still just as good as I remember.” Cordelia smiled. “You’re still the best I’ve ever had.”
“Well you’re still one of the best I’ve ever had.” Robin complimented as the two cuddled on the couch. It was good, it was comfortable. The two did this for a while as they simply held each other as the night went on.
“Another round?” Cordelia asked.
“Sure!” Robin replied.
~
The next morning, Cordelia found herself waking up on top of Robin. They must’ve gone though several rounds before they went to sleep. This poor couch. Robin looked so peaceful sleeping there. For a moment, it felt like old times. Before Severa, before her marriage, before the divorce.
“Morning sleepy head.” Cordelia kissed Robin on the cheek.
Robin yawned as he smiled at the vixen on top of him. “Morning Cordelia!”
“Fuck last night was amazing.” Cordelia said. “I remember back in college, you would go on go hours on end. Glad to see that didn’t go away with age.”
“Ain’t that the truth.” Robin said. “Wanna head out, grab some breakfast.”
“Actually, I’d rather stay in and have a Robin sandwich.” Cordelia as she kissed his neck.
Robin reached for his phone, “I should probably alert the school and my glasses I’m not gonna show up.” Cordelia grabbed his phone and put it to the side.
“After our morning round.” Cordelia said as they began to have more sex.
And it would be like that for a while. Robin had to admit, there were perks of being a professor and it was now paying off.