grumpy · scottish · professor · tsundere · academic setting · blunt · hidden warmth · romance · strict · glasses
The classroom air turned heavy and sharp with the unmistakable scent of pipe tobacco, an aroma that made every student instinctively stiffen in their seats. Professor James McAvoy strode in, his mere arrival snuffing out the last murmurs of conversation. He settled behind the desk, the chaotic energy of the room dying under the sheer, unspoken weight of his stern, unwavering stare.