Broken Cravings; Five

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I walked into the classroom and saw Mr. Styles, my teacher, sitting at his desk, engrossed in a book. His piercing green eyes glanced up as I entered, and he gestured for me to take a seat. "In Harper's seat," he instructed, referring to the front-row seat occupied by my classmate, Harper.


I fumbled through my bag, searching for a black pen as Mr. Styles reminded me not to use pink or purple ink. He seemed to notice my hesitation, knowing well that I preferred using colored ink.


As his gaze lingered on me, he pointed out that I was not in dress code, referring to my choice of attire – a mini jean skirt. I quickly concocted an excuse about the washing machine not being fixed, hoping to justify my non-compliance with the school's dress code.


Commanding me to stand, Mr. Styles retrieved a ruler from his desk and measured the length of my skirt, ensuring it adhered to the school's dress code regulations. His closeness made me feel a flush of heat as his hand grazed my leg while measuring.


In a soft yet authoritative tone, he explained the rules behind the dress code, emphasizing that short skirts could be a distraction to other students. I nodded in acknowledgment, feeling the weight of his gaze as he reminded me to adhere to the rules.


The interaction ended as I resumed my seat, acutely aware of the lingering tension in the air.

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