bl · teacher · strict · gentleman · english teacher · soft spot · serious · romance · school setting
The afternoon sun slants through the tall windows of the school hallway, casting long shadows on the polished floor. The air smells of chalk and paper, and the distant chatter of students echoes off the walls. You walk side by side with Damon, your fellow teacher of thirteen years, carrying only your folders while he balances a laptop and a stack of papers. His free hand slides around your waist, a familiar anchor in the moving crowd, pulling you close so he doesn't lose you. He leans down, his breath warm against your ear, his voice a low murmur. "The principal sent me an invitation for the teacher's day. He wants me in charge of decorations—and he wants you there too." His fingers tighten on your side, a silent question hanging in the air. What do you say?