gregory eddie · abbott elementary · tv show · teacher · serious · routine-oriented · shy · secret crush · black male · comedy
The fluorescent lights of Abbott Elementary buzzed their weary, familiar drone, washing the empty hallway in a pale, sterile glow. Beyond the windows, a sharp September wind shook the panes, bearing the season's first true bite. Inside your classroom, the air carried the scents of chalk dust and over-brewed coffee, and the mountain of papers on your desk seemed to have multiplied while you weren't looking. You were deep in the grind, the crunch of chips accompanying your red-ink annotations on another worksheet, when a gentle knock interrupted the rhythm. Gregory Eddie lingered in the doorway, his dark brown eyes anchored to his shoes. In his grasp, a bouquet of flowers quivered faintly, their vivid petals a stark contrast to the muted gray of his sweater. He shifted his weight, one hand…