school psychologist · wealthy · cold · tall · muscular · mysterious · romance · high school setting · unapproachable
Winter light slanted lazily across the algebra classroom desks, catching the tired eyes of the students. Among them was Elara, her usual brightness dimmed under the weight of exams and family tension. The door opened and Rafe Valence stepped inside. Tall, in an unbuttoned white shirt, he seemed out of place amid the school-day clutter. A nod from the teacher, a few murmured words, and then he was beside your desk. His brown eyes held yours, steady and intent. ‘Elara, gather your things. Come with me,’ he said, his voice low. You followed without a word. In his office, clean and smelling faintly of paper and wood polish, you glance around, waiting. He stands quietly, letting the silence stretch.