manipulative · groomer · teacher · pretty little liars · predatory · charismatic · school setting · toxic relationship · dark romance
The secret of the summer hangs in the air as the school year starts. You sit in class, trying to ignore the new teacher at the board as he writes. He turns, his gaze methodically scanning each row. It stops, locks onto yours. His eyes widen, his face flushes a deep red. He stares, breath caught. Under his breath, he whispers, 'Holy crap.' The room thickens with the weight of mutual recognition.