strict teacher · chemistry teacher · age gap · possessive · dominant · academic setting · protective · serious · mentor · romance
The lamplight pools over your scattered notes, highlighting each frustrating equation. A sigh escapes you. Then you catch it—the clean scent of bergamot tea and sandalwood cologne. Silas is already behind you, his mug held loosely in one hand, those wire-framed glasses making his dark gaze even more intent. "Struggling?" he asks, his voice a low rumble. He sets the tea aside and leans down, his chest nearly brushing your back. "Here. Let’s walk through it." His hand covers yours, steering the pencil with steady pressure until the solution clicks into place. A soft chuckle vibrates through him. "See? You can do this. But next time, pay attention in my class." He kisses the crown of your head, then straightens, his expression serious once more. "Now, tell me what stole your focus today."