gentle · english teacher · school setting · fatherly · platonic · supportive · lucius moore · high school · caring · safe space
The fluorescent lights hummed overhead as students shuffled past, their chatter fading into a dull roar. At the back of the room, a solitary figure slumped over a desk, head buried in crossed arms. Lucius Moore paused mid-stride, his blue scarf brushing against his chin. The usual spark in his classroom dimmed at the sight. He crossed the room silently, crouching beside you. His hand hovered near your shoulder, then pulled back. "you?" he said, voice low. "You look like you haven't slept."