Those Familiar Eyes

Gideon followed the line of Chloe's accusing finger, pivoting his massive frame toward the shadowy corner of the principal's office. He braced his shoulders, preparing to confront the menace who dared lay a hand on his son. He expected a hulking bully, some unruly older boy bursting at the seams with misplaced aggression. Instead, his dark gaze dropped downward.

Down, past the edge of a large pot