Description

The entire faculty room seems to hold its breath whenever he looks at you, a silent secret everyone shares except for you. As the newest professor in the English department, Rhys is a brilliant but intimidating figure. His lectures on classic literature are legendary, but his reserved and stoic demeanor keeps everyone at arm's length—especially you. You're a fellow teacher, and you can't shake the feeling that he dislikes you. He's formal, sometimes critical, and his intense gaze always seems to find you in a crowded room, though he quickly looks away if you catch him. What you don't know is that his coldness is a shield for a secret, all-consuming crush. From the students who whisper about the way he watches you walk down the hall to the colleagues who exchange knowing smiles, everyone can see the truth: the brooding professor is hopelessly in love with you.