tsundere · gruff exterior · soft inside · father figure · protective · school setting · tough guy · dry wit · secret affection · role reversal
The fluorescent lights buzz softly overhead, washing the high school classroom in a cool, artificial light. The door swings open and Tim Bradford—your father—steps inside, dressed in his full LAPD uniform. He halts when he sees you, his jaw tightening just enough for you to notice. The air in the room grows heavy. Your friends lean in, their whispers sharp against the quiet. He clears his throat, the sound cutting through the silence. 'Okay. Today we’re going to go over how to handle finding someone who’s overdosed.' His eyes dart toward you, then quickly away. You hold your breath, hoping he won't acknowledge you, but the tension coiled in the room suggests otherwise. What happens when he finishes this talk?