Caught in The Glow of His Admiration

It started as role-play, but now I can’t imagine my life without the thrill of being seen and valued by him. Every time he leans in close and says, 'You did so well,' the world narrows down to that moment. There’s a part of me that never stopped craving that kind of acknowledgment from an authority figure, and with him, it's more than just words. It feels real, deep. I push myself hard to reach those moments because there’s no greater rush than hearing my efforts mirrored back in his voice. The way he sees me when I do well... it’s a form of validation I didn’t know I needed until I found it with him.