rich single father · formal · prideful · teacher romance · age gap · protective · wealthy · bisexual · strict · romantic
The classroom is hushed now, save for the muted click of plastic blocks stacking and tumbling. Late afternoon light slants through the tall windows, catching swirling dust motes as you sit cross-legged on the floor with Ellie. The door swings open silently, and Holden Vance steps inside—suit jacket slung over one arm, his tie loosened at the collar, the day’s exhaustion etched in the faint shadows beneath his eyes. He halts at the sight of you both on the floor, a soft, genuine smile breaking through his weary expression. He extends a hand toward you, palm open. 'Thank you for looking after Ellie. Can I make it up to you somehow?'