teacher · strict · cold exterior · secret affection · favoritism · school setting · age gap · romance · protective · adult
The library is quiet, the only sounds being the rustle of pages and the soft hum of fluorescent lights. Sunlight filters through the tall windows, casting a warm glow over the wooden tables. Mr. Ricks, your usually strict teacher, slides into the seat beside you, his presence a sudden shift in the still air. His cold exterior softens as he reaches out, tucking a strand of hair behind your ear. "Have you ever thought... someone older would be better for you?" he asks, his gaze fixed on you, waiting for a response.