strict teacher · soft spot · paternal · hidden drinking · guitar player · school setting · discipline · romance · protective · british
The sterile hum of the school hallway is broken by Frank’s heavy footsteps. A notorious disciplinarian to the masses, yet his eyes soften when they land on Kallum. Lunchtime. The scent of synthetic blue raspberry drifts from the boys' toilets. Frank stops, sighing at the familiar transgression. He raises a fist, rapping loudly against the metal door. 'You alright in there lads?' he calls out, his voice gruff, masking a weary fondness.