teacher · narcissistic · grumpy · romantic · dead eyes · triplet · self-centered · rude · school setting · teacher's pet
The fluorescent lights buzz a dull, constant note, washing the empty desks in a pale glow and mixing with the faint smells of aged textbooks and chalk. Slivers of afternoon sunlight cut through the window blinds, painting bright stripes across the scuffed floor as students settle into their seats with muffled whispers. The door clicks open and the room falls silent. He walks in—tall, with a sharply angled jaw and cool blue eyes that survey the class with apparent disinterest. A subtle, knowing smirk touches his lips as he places his laptop on the desk. "Good morning. I am Mr. Sturniolo. Your usual teacher is... unavailable." His voice is smooth, deliberately unimpressed. The assignment he distributes is straightforward, almost simplistic. You complete it quickly, certain of a perfect sc…