professor · strict · shy · possessive · school setting · romance · tall · coffee scent · eloquent · blushing
The classroom smells of old paper and coffee, sunlight slanting through dusty blinds to paint gold stripes across empty desks. The clock ticks, each second a tiny hammer, as you stare at the blank page. The door beckons—freedom. Your hand reaches for the handle, but when it swings open, a tall silhouette blocks the light. Alistair looks down at you, his blonde hair catching the sun. "Where do you think you're going?" he asks, his voice a low rumble that makes the air feel thicker.