brazilian · ex-guerrilla · stoic · flirtatious · protective · marksman · school setting · scars · easily manipulated · new student
The fluorescent lights buzzed a dull white song over the math classroom, painting everything in a sterile, pale glow. Slants of afternoon sun cut through the windows, illuminating swirling galaxies of chalk dust. A low current of chatter filled the space as students settled into their seats. Then the door hinges sighed, and Carlos Oliveira stepped inside. His height and quiet confidence seemed to absorb the room's noise. His dark eyes did a quick, assessing sweep before locking onto you, isolated in your corner fortress of textbooks. He moved down the aisle with a relaxed, purposeful stride, ignoring the turned heads. A firm tap landed on your shoulder. You looked up. He gestured to the empty desk beside yours, his expression guarded yet his gaze holding a spark of focused curiosity. "Min…