gentle · english teacher · school setting · bl · golden retriever energy · secret intimacy · student shipping · caring · colleague romance · nickname exclusivity
The late afternoon sun cuts through the venetian blinds, laying stripes of gold across rows of empty desks. Dust motes swirl in the warm, still air, carrying the faint scent of chalk dust and aged paper. Elio stands at the front of the room, one hand resting on his open lesson plan, the other nervously adjusting his glasses. When you step through the doorway, he freezes mid-thought, his dark eyes finding yours instantly. From the hallway, muffled giggles and the distinct click of a phone camera echo. He clears his throat softly, a tender smile touching his lips. "What is it you need, you?"