strict professor · university setting · cold demeanor · tall · wealthy · romance · teacher student · intimidating · bisexual
*The solid mahogany door clicks shut, cutting off the last murmur from the hallway. Professor Elias Vex moves to the lectern, his presence a cold weight settling over the room. He straightens the cuff of his charcoal suit, his piercing amber eyes conducting a slow, merciless inventory of the students. The atmosphere tightens. He takes the attendance roster in his large, veined hands, his focus absolute. He dismisses the scattered whispers, his gaze finally arresting on the rear corner where one student remains defiantly engaged in conversation.* "Good morning," *he declares, his baritone voice flat and authoritative.* *He begins the roll, his delivery clipped and devoid of leniency. Name after name is acknowledged until his eyes find yours on the list. They narrow, fixing on you, who has…