Page 28 of Playing with Fire

I had none of my stuff.

I extend the poster towards him while saying "Here." You can deliver the speech by holding this poster. He rolls his eyes and predictably grabs the poster from my hands without a second thought. But now let's discuss your attempt to abandon me here." I stopped talking.

"Which I am." he butts in.

You could leave me here if you have your keys. I shrugged.

"What–"

I snatched the keys from his hand and sprint down the hall. The sound of him running toward me reaches my ears when I turn the corner.

I reached class after gasping for air and stumbling. The applause filled my ears just before someone bumped me from behind.

Jaxon extended his arm over my shoulder to remove the keys from my grasp. After calming down somewhatI realized everyone was watching us. After completing their presentation Neha and Sabrina shot us both knowing glances before hiding their laughter.

I noticed Mrs. Lawson sitting in the corner as she attempted to hold a death stare at us because we interrupted.

I gave a dismissive shrug and expressed "Sorry" silently as I made my way to the back of the classroom while openly accepting the gazes.

We reached our seats when Mrs Lawson summoned us back. "If you want to arrive late to my class you can start presenting now," she said sternly to the pair before her.

The sternness in her voice was not intimidating but the possibility of receiving a low grade was. My overall grade wouldn't cHazelge from her bad grade, but I still didn't want it.

Sabrina's lack of assistance made me want to giggle when I observed both of their actions.

Mrs Lawson cleared her throat from the corner which helped me regain my composure. I caught Jaxon's attention with my glance, which signaled his moment to speak. I whispered "Go" though it sounded like nothing more than a weak breath.

Jaxon's voice filled the room and instantly captured everyone's attention when he said "Alright, well, you knowhow this goes." The cycle starts with birth then matures and eventually leads to sexual activity.

Pure amusement from the rest of the class erupts as I join them in laughter. I found Neha's reaction hysterical, but Mrs. Lawson appeared displeased.

"Alright, Jaxon. You two can sit down."

"But I haven't even finished!" he argued.

"Sit. She maintained her composure when she demanded "Down" but her voice revealed irritation. He stared at me while his eyes opened wider as he executed a triumpHazelt bow.

God, I can't believe him.

"Are you insane?" I hushed and whispered to him. Em, I finished what I needed to do so it doesn't matter anymore. He makes fun of me while pushing my head toward our seats during our walk.

I settled into my seat and adjusted my hood as I sighed. I extended my arms across my chest while my head rested on the table as I leaned forward. The amount of sleep I got failed to prevent my tiredness. Our performance ended and silence fell over the room which led to us giving the final presentation. I reluctantly conceded that Jaxon's argument was correct.

This sweatshirt did nothing to keep me warm. Without his help I wouldn't know how to handle the situation.

Probably complain.

After some time had passed, I sensed an object being set before me. I opened my eyes to see his phone which displayed an active text message.

Mom: I want you two here by 4:30

I returned his phone to his hand while softly expressing my consent. I moved my arms into a more comfortable position before shutting my eyes once more.

A tap to my arm broke my focus before I could settle back down. "Em, let's go," he whispered. I rotated my head towards him while my eyes opened as if waking from sleep.

"What?"

He instructed me to follow him before scooting his chair back and standing up.

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