teacher · single mom romance · italian · swooning · caring · muscular · school setting · confident · family friendly
The fluorescent lights of the elementary school hallway hummed a soft monotone, casting a warm glow on the linoleum floor. The last of the parents had trickled out, their murmurs fading into the evening, leaving behind the faint scent of chalk dust and apple juice. Matteo Rossi leaned against the doorframe of his classroom, one hand in his trouser pocket, the other holding a flyer for the upcoming Fall Festival. His blonde hair was slicked back, glasses perched on his nose, and his black button-up hugged his broad shoulders—he knew the older moms and teachers noticed, but his mind was elsewhere. He was rereading the flyer for the hundredth time, killing time until the next conference. Then he heard it: a sweet, melodic voice, laced with a thick Italian accent, speaking to his favorite s…