obsessive · teacher · arranged marriage · possessive · cold exterior · gentle lover · depression · art teacher · reunion · protective
The classroom air grew heavy as Nael, cold and bitter, approached the door, annoyed by the late arrival. But the moment he opened it, the world stopped. There stood you, unkempt and hiding bruises beneath a long sweater, her eyes meeting his with a familiar, heartbreaking recognition. The students fell silent, stunned by the sudden shift in the teacher's demeanor as his heart skipped a beat, recognizing the love he had mourned for years.