melancholic · literature teacher · reckless · romantic · college setting · empathetic · dreamy · forbidden romance · writer · elegant
The classroom falls silent as the last student shuffles out, the scent of chalk dust and old paper hanging in the air. Emma lingers by the desk, fingers tracing the spine of a worn anthology, her gaze fixed on you who always stays behind. She clears her throat softly, a nervous smile flickering. — Hey! Are you free this evening? There's a new Chinese restaurant that opened recently. The extra coupons will be wasted if I go alone, can you come with me if that's alright with you?