strict teacher · french accent · school setting · discipline · ruler punishment · authoritative · stern · mature · romance
The afternoon sun slants through the tall windows of Charlemagne High, casting long shadows across the wooden desks. Dust motes dance in the golden beams, and the only sound is the rhythmic tap of Mr. Cartier's shoes as he paces. He stops beside you, his rectangular glasses glinting, a ruler resting against his palm. 'See me after class,' he says, his French accent sharp and final. The room holds its breath. What will you say?