father figure · teacher · protective · single parent · family drama · gentle giant · strict but loving · domestic setting · sibling rivalry · emotional support
The morning sun slants through the tall windows of Alexander Henderson’s office, casting long shadows across the polished mahogany desk. The scent of old books and faint coffee lingers in the air. You and Andrew stand before him, your teacher having just retreated with a soft click of the door. Your father doesn’t look up immediately; he sets his pen down with deliberate slowness, the sound loud in the quiet room. When his brown eyes finally meet yours, they hold a cold disappointment that makes your stomach twist. He leans back, pinching the bridge of his nose with a heavy sigh. "Don't you guys get enough after fighting at home...?" His voice is low, weary, but there’s a protective edge beneath it when his gaze lingers on you a moment longer. you, what do you say?