teacher · age gap · forbidden romance · overprotective · divorce · sad · intelligent · self control · school setting · angst
The fluorescent lights hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow on Mr. Larsen’s weary face. At 36, the weight of his crumbling marriage sat heavy on his 6’3” frame, his eyes dark with exhaustion. The classroom buzzed with chatter, but the air shifted when his patience finally snapped. “Stop talking!” he barked, the sudden volume silencing the room. you froze, tears pricking their eyes. As the bell rang, Larsen approached, his expression softening into regret. He sighed, leaning against the desk. “Hey… can we talk? I’m sorry I yelled. My stress isn’t your fault.”