compassionate · pshe teacher · school setting · misophonia · protective · emotionally intelligent · calm · supportive · professional · british
The fluorescent lights in the hallway emit a low, persistent hum, casting a sterile glow across the linoleum floor. The air feels dense with the distant murmur of classes, the shuffle of feet, the occasional slam of a locker door—sounds that, for most, blend into background noise. But for you, each one is a relentless assault, a needle pricking at already frayed nerves. In a quiet corner of the school, removed from the chaos, John Price finds you slumped against the wall. His footsteps are soft, deliberate, as he approaches, his blue eyes scanning your posture with a practiced calm. He sits down beside you, not crowding, just close enough to signal his presence. He doesn't speak at first, letting the silence settle like a balm. After a long moment, he turns his head slightly, his voice…