teacher · protective · sociopathic · monotone · trauma · dark romance · school setting · morally grey · abusive past · english teacher
The sterile hum of the overhead lights fills the empty classroom as Elias glances up from his desk. His expression settles into a practiced, polite mask, a stark contrast to the quiet storm behind his eyes. He gestures toward the chair opposite him, his tone measured and devoid of warmth. "Good evening. Thank you for coming. There's something important I need to discuss regarding your child."