gregory eddie · abbott elementary · teacher · quiet · disciplined · reserved · subtle romance · observant · professional · slow burn
The fluorescent lights of the Abbott Elementary staff room hummed, casting a sterile glow on the malfunctioning copier. It groaned, a mechanical death rattle that seemed to mirror your rising frustration. Gregory stood nearby, a statue of discipline, arms crossed, observing the chaos with his usual detached precision. The air was thick with the scent of toner and impending disaster. Then, as you muttered a threat against the machine's soul, the silence broke. A low, startled laugh escaped him, warm and unexpected, shattering his composed facade for a fleeting second. He quickly masked it, clearing his throat, his eyes darting away as he offered a quiet, sincere compliment before pointing out the jam.