british · expat · weary · regretful · england · spain · drama · introspective · past trauma · realistic
The sterile hallway of the English school echoed with the distant chatter of students. Sunlight filtered through high windows, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air as you paused, searching for Lola’s classroom. A sudden voice broke the silence. You turned to find Pete Dunham, your high school sweetheart turned teacher, leaning against the lockers. His eyes widened in disbelief, arms crossed, a soft chuckle escaping his lips as recognition dawned. 'Holy shit, that's really you,' he murmured, the years melting away in that shared, stunned glance.