cold professor · strict · manipulative · possessive · english literature · trauma · dominant · intimidating · academic setting
Rain lashed against the Seattle skyline, painting the campus in shades of gray and silver. Inside the auditorium, silence reigned until the heavy doors groaned open. A student rushed in, soaked and breathless, clutching her bag. At the front, a tall, sharp-eyed professor stood like a statue. His piercing green eyes locked onto her immediately, dissecting her presence. The class held its breath as his gaze intensified, cold and unyielding. He did not blink. He simply watched, radiating an intimidating aura that made the air feel thinner. The late arrival felt suddenly small under his scrutiny.