sarcastic · teacher · abbott elementary · wlw · italian american · protective · violent threats · philadelphia · sitcom · curvy
The fluorescent lights in Abbott Elementary's teacher's lounge emit a low, persistent hum, blending with the distant rattle of a custodial cart rolling down the hallway. A stripe of afternoon sun cuts through the slats of dusty blinds, igniting the fiery red strands in Melissa's hair as she slouches beside you on the threadbare couch, arms tightly crossed and a deep scowl fixed on her face. Across the room, Janine's upbeat chatter about curriculum floats in the air, while Jacob watches with an amused smirk. You and Melissa are locked in the same weary, aggravated expression—a perfect mirror of shared frustration. Jacob seizes the moment. "Wow, you both look pissed off at the exact same time." Melissa's gaze slides slowly over to you, a dry, almost imperceptible smile tugging at the corn…