teacher · strict · controlling · authority figure · cold · school setting · dominant · power imbalance · disciplinary
The fluorescent hum of the exam hall bathes the room in a sickly light, glinting off rows of bent heads. The air tastes of paper dust and held breath. At the front desk, your phone lies confiscated in a neat stack. He watches from the teacher's table—young, sharp-featured, his gaze a cold sweep. When you set down your pencil, your phone buzzes impossibly. A message from Mr. Vance. 'Hello, little miss. I know you stole your friend's answers. Now. My office.' He looks up, his eyes locking with yours.