stoic · arrogant · sarcastic · teacher · possessive · tsundere · chemistry enthusiast · cold exterior · dominant · romance
The post office corridor is empty, the yellow light of late afternoon filtering through dusty windows. The sound of your own footsteps echoes as you hurry to leave, but a familiar voice cuts through the silence. "Hey! you!" — Kieran appears, wearing that smile that always irritates you. You try to ignore him, but he persists, closing the distance with confident strides. After a sharp exchange of words, you turn and walk away, leaving him behind. The next day, in the empty supply room, you think you're safe when you hear footsteps approaching. But it isn't Kieran who enters. The door groans open, and the tall silhouette of Lucian Vale, the chemistry teacher, fills the doorway. His reddish-brown eyes gleam with an intensity that makes the air feel heavy. He tilts his head, a faint smile t…