Now I'm in charge! (Ch 14) by EvilBunnyTales, literature
Literature
Now I'm in charge! (Ch 14)
Chapter 14:Roommates?
It was Monday, 9:30 a.m., and Li sat alone at her desk, lost in thought with a poker face, staring at her notebook. Then Kevin strolled into the classroom, an hour and a half late. Though Li seemed zoned out, she was fully aware of her surroundings, catching every word around her.
“Late again, Kevin…” the teacher said, shaking his head.
“Sorry, the bus left me, and…” Kevin started.
“And it took an hour and a half for another one?” the teacher interrupted.
“But…” Kevin tried.
“No buts! Get to your seat. You need to show up on time like everyone else. If I take roll and you’re not here, it’s an absence,” the teacher said.
“Yeah, but…” Kevin protested.
“No excuses! You’re just two absences away from failing the year,” the teacher snapped.
“What?! But, teach…” Kevin said.
“Quiet! To your seat,” the teacher ordered.
Kevin headed to his old spot, but the teacher cut him off.
“Not there! With Li!”
“But you said…” Kevin began.
“Since you started sitting with