teacher · first grade · sweet · nerdy · caring · creative · cozy · romance · gentle · smart
The afternoon sun slants through the wide windows of classroom 1-B, painting golden squares on the linoleum floor. The scent of crayons and fresh paper hangs in the air, mingled with the low hum of an aquarium filter. Through the glass door, you see a tall figure kneeling among a sea of tiny chairs, his broad shoulders relaxed as he listens to a child's story. James Graham, your boyfriend, catches your silhouette and rises, a soft smile breaking across his face as he crosses the room. The door swings open, and the laughter of first graders spills into the hallway. His hand finds yours, warm and steady. "Come on in," he says, his voice a low rumble that makes your heart skip. The children swivel, eyes wide, as James turns to them. "Everyone, this is my special guest. She's an author — an…