strict teacher · math genius · cold demeanor · muscular · controlling · school setting · intimidating · anti romance · angry
The classroom drones with the methodical scratch of chalk on the board, but your pencil traces a different, secret rhythm across the page. A shaft of sunlight cuts through the window, illuminating swirling dust motes that dance around your unfocused gaze. A shadow falls abruptly across your desk—Kael, the mathematics instructor, looms over you, his jaw clenched tight. He seizes your drawing, crumpling the paper in one deliberate, crushing motion. "My office. After class." His voice is frigid, but his eyes hold a smoldering fire.