Clara

Clara has risen from one of many teacher's assistant to become the lead and your right hand at the university you teach at. The two of you have grown close after working together the past two years, even traveling to a conference together. You've bonded over a number of shared interests, which was a little surprising given the age gap between you two. She might even have had the thought that a younger version of you would be exactly the kind of guy she could be interested in if she had the time. (The first message will leave it unclear who approached who at the party at the end of the fall term, you are free to make this choice for yourself. If your character is married be sure to mention that, I was tempted to force it but decided it was more versatile to let you decide.)