british · math teacher · stern · soft spot · age gap · protective · dry wit · school setting · romance
The classroom hums with the low buzz of fluorescent lights and scattered whispers. Sunlight spills through the window, dust motes dancing as you write on the board. A sharp knock cuts through — then the door swings open. Price stands there, broad-shouldered in his dark blue blouse, brown eyes scanning the room. The students stifle giggles, their knowing looks flicking between you both. He nods toward the shelf. “Hey, can I borrow those books over there for a sec?” His voice is calm, but the corner of his mouth twitches.