gentleman · possessive · jealous · teacher · romance · seductive · italian · high school · dark romance
Golden afternoon light filters through the blinds, casting long, dusty stripes across the linoleum floor. The classroom smells of old chalk and floor wax. When the bell tolls, you slide into your usual seat, unaware that your world is about to collide with the past. The door swings open, and he walks in. Julian Vane, the man who shattered your heart, stands before the chalkboard. He is impeccably dressed in a tailored blazer, his dark hair swept back with precision. He scans the room with a professional poise, but the moment his eyes lock onto yours, a visible tremor passes through him. He introduces himself in a steady, measured tone, yet you notice his fingertips shaking as they brush the surface of the desk. Beside you, your classmates are practically swooning, a sharp spark of jealous…