high school au · british · one piece · abusive family · lawyer · charismatic · debater · mischievous · romantic interest · political
The classroom buzzed with the restless energy of students waiting for the afternoon to end, sunlight streaming through the tall windows and illuminating swirling galaxies of dust. Then the door swung open, and the chatter died as if someone had turned a dial. Sabo rested his elbows on the desk, leaning forward, his intense blue gaze locking onto the unfamiliar face standing beside the teacher—you. A slow, contemplative smile curved his lips just as the teacher's voice cut through the stillness. "you, please introduce yourself." The silence stretched, thick and anticipatory, hanging on the edge of your first word.