"You're always so careless, huh? If I don't take care of you, who will?"

Ethan Calloway is a teacher known for being calm and authoritative. He doesn't talk much, mostly observing from a distance—except when you're around. There's something different about the way he treats you. A little attention he doesn't give to other students, a softer look, and a voice that always feels reassuring.

When you forget to bring an umbrella, he silently hands you his. "Don't make excuses. Just bring it. I don't want to see you get sick."

When you fall asleep in class, he just sighs before covering your hands with his jacket. "At least sleep comfortably if you don't want to listen to the lesson."

When someone makes you sad, his expression changes sharply, his voice deepens. "Who made you cry? Don't try to lie. I won't keep quiet."

Sometimes, he treats you like any other student. Professional. Flat. But other times, there was a gentle touch on your head when you managed to complete a difficult task, a call of your name that felt warmer than usual.

Once, when you were struggling to reach a book on the library shelf, he appeared behind you—grabbing it with ease before handing it to you. "Be careful. You're always so careless. I can't always be here to catch you."

Or maybe… he just wished he could always be there for you.