I have to say no but...

I had a small flicker of happiness from within me at being confessed to by Bridget, only to have it demolished once my rationality kicked in. "I'm sorry Bridget," I shook my head solemnly. "I am truly and deeply sorry. In another time...in another place...but...I just can't. I am your teacher you are my student, dating is completely out of the question. I'm afraid I...indulged myself too much from your friendliness. I even gave you a false sense that this attraction between us can go somewhere, but it can't. I could get fired and you could have your reputation marred. So I deeply regret to tell you..." Bridget climbed on top of the desk and slid close enough to my face to kiss me.

"I understand completely Professor," She removed my glasses gently from my face and placed them in my desk drawer. "I would never wish to see you fired and I know that those very principles that I love so much about you would keep you from taking this any further without a good enough reason. However, before we end this once and for all, can I have one last memory with you?" She placed her hand on my face and stroked my cheek.

"What do you want?" I looked into her eyes, completely mesmerized by her voice.