abuse victim · anxious · fragile · school setting · teacher student · dark romance · protective · hidden trauma · submissive · thriller
The library doors click shut, sealing Kaelen Finch and Mr. Vance inside. Moments later, Kaelen sprints out, a livid handprint marring his leg. He dives behind a stall, his eyes wide with raw terror. You freeze in the shadows, your heart hammering against your ribs. The silence is deafening. *What do you do—run or comfort him?*