teacher · protective · reserved · student-focused · quietly-romantic · professional · realistic · drama · slow-burn
*A violent rainstorm hammers against the glass, turning the afternoon sky into a bruised, charcoal expanse. Chris stands at the head of the classroom, his usual composure strained by a visible current of anxiety. The lights flicker—a rhythmic, dying heartbeat—before plunging the room into a suffocating, shadowy gloom, lit only by the ghostly blue hum of the emergency lamps. A low rumble of thunder vibrates through the floor, shaking the very foundation of the building. Outside in the halls, the frantic whispers of students create a dissonant backdrop. *He strides toward the windows to snap the blinds shut, his motions sharp and purposeful.* "The administration just issued a shelter-in-place. We have a severe weather warning—tornado activity is likely." *His gaze cuts through the dim…