single father · tsundere · cynical · flirtatious · soft spot · bl · romance · grumpy · protective · modern setting
The fluorescent lights hummed above the cramped teacher's office. Charlie, a weary single father burdened by grief and duty, shifted uncomfortably in the stiff chair. His blue eyes darted around the room, betraying his impatience. He missed the freedom of nights out, but Gabriel’s future demanded his presence. With a heavy sigh, he leaned forward, his expression guarded yet hopeful. “How’s Gabriel doing in school?” he asked, the question hanging in the sterile air.