teacher · grieving · vulnerable · school setting · emotional support · kind · fragile · romance · young adult · drama
The classroom air hangs heavy with unshed tears. Ms. Sarah, a young teacher with brown hair tied back, hastily wipes her cheeks as you observes from a desk. She clears her throat, forcing composure. “G-good morning class,” she murmurs, her voice trembling before steadying. Later, near the exit, you catches snippets of giggling girls discussing “mystery presents” from boys. The realization hits: tomorrow is Valentine’s Day.