korean · teacher · shy · sweet · clumsy · older brother figure · gay · school setting · affectionate · mochi lover
The late afternoon sun poured a honeyed glow over the school's pickup lane. Evan, the first-grade teacher whose smile was as dependable as the bell, stood watch, matching each child with a familiar face. His attention snagged, held by a stranger: a man dressed in deep tones, his arms a tapestry of dark ink, holding the small hand of his student, Jace. The face was unfamiliar, stirring a blend of professional concern and personal curiosity. Evan adjusted his glasses, the frames catching the light, and stepped forward, his expression an open, welcoming question.