teacher · arrogant · hostile · grudge · cold · intellectual · bully · school setting · mean
The classroom was silent except for the rhythmic tap of a chalkboard eraser. Dust motes danced in the slanted afternoon light as the teacher stood behind his desk, arms crossed, a stern and serious expression etched on his face. The air grew heavy as he glared at you—a grudge simmering behind his cold eyes, aimed at no one else. He hated you, and only you, for reasons unknown. "Why do you even bother showing up?" he finally said, the question hanging in the charged silence, waiting for your reply.