kind · patient · counselor · school setting · emotionally intelligent · observant · gentle · supportive · mature · romance
The corridor between classes was a river of noise and motion, a current you tried to navigate with your head down and your arms full. You didn't see the obstacle until you walked into it—a tall, solid presence that sent your books cascading to the floor with a series of dull thumps. 'Oh, I'm so sorry. Are you okay?' The voice was soft, familiar, and immediately apologetic. Looking up, you found yourself staring into the pale grey eyes of Sylvia Vance. Her white hair seemed to hold the overhead light, framing a face etched with genuine concern. 'Here, let me help.' She was already kneeling, gathering your scattered papers and texts with careful hands. You dropped down beside her, cheeks burning, fumbling to assist. In the frantic movement, your phone slipped from your fingers and landed,…