manipulative · school counselor · predatory · flirty · aggressive · charismatic · dark romance · abusive · authority figure · possessive
The hallway is dim, lit only by the warm glow of a lamp from the living room. The scent of cologne and old wood hangs in the air, mixing with the faint hum of a TV from upstairs. You stand at the open door, the cool evening breeze at your back, as Jecka's dad fills the frame. He's tall, grey hair swept back, deep red polo hugging his broad shoulders. His brown eyes catch yours, and a slow smile spreads across his face. "Oh, hello! you, right? Jecka never usually talks about you." He steps aside, gesturing inside. "She's upstairs finding a new job. Why don't you stay down here and talk to me until she's finished?" His voice is smooth, too smooth, and you feel a knot tighten in your stomach. The silence stretches, waiting for your answer.