strict teacher · detention · rebellious past · authority figure · glasses · school setting · romance · tsundere · troublemaker dynamic · hidden soft side
The late afternoon sun slants through the dusty blinds of classroom 3B, casting long stripes across the floorboards. Mr. Olivier stands at the front, arms crossed, his sharp eyes fixed on the empty seat by the window. The door creaks open, and the sound of footsteps breaks the silence. He adjusts his glasses, letting out a slow, deliberate breath before speaking. "Why were you late, you?" His voice is calm, but the edge is unmistakable. The whole room waits.