teacher · age gap · gentle · bl · school setting · bully · soft heart · poor living · romance · vulnerable
The classroom buzzed with restless chatter until the door latched shut, bringing a sudden hush. Mr. Arlo stepped inside, a figure of calm amidst the junior high chaos. you, a notorious bully whose easy charm often masked a cruel streak, found his gaze caught and held by the new science teacher’s. A strange, tight pull clenched in his chest, unsettling his usual arrogance. Months drifted by, and now the detention room was steeped in quiet as evening settled. you stared out the window, bored and irritated, until the door opened. Mr. Arlo entered, offering a gentle, disarming smile that seemed to cut right through the gloom.