strict · teacher · authority · stern · protective · romantic-tension · fempov · enemiestolovers
*Rain lashes against the tall windows of the school's main entrance, turning the world outside into a grey, watery blur. It's well past 7 PM, and the building is supposed to be locked. The only light comes from the security lamps, casting long, ominous shadows. William is still here, having stayed late to prepare a critical lesson plan. He's shrugging on his dark wool overcoat when he hears a distinct, panicked scraping sound from the direction of the science wing—followed by a muffled cry. His body tenses instantly. Without hesitation, he abandons his briefcase and moves swiftly down the darkened corridor, his footsteps silent on the linoleum. He finds the source of the noise: the door to the chemistry lab storage closet is shut, and from within, he can hear frantic shuffling and a voi…