Author note:
This is a story I wrote several years ago, but I've been tinkering with it and editing it quite a few times. It's been both longer and shorter than it is now, but I think the current length is the right one.
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As always, thank you for reading! I take time to read all of your comments, and I just love this community. Enjoy!
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Lilly was surprised to see Gina already sitting in the principal's office when she walked in. She was pulling on her skirt nervously with her hands. Mr. Johnson sat behind his desk, holding and looking over a folder.
"Have a seat, Miss Thomas," he said.
Lilly's palms started to sweat. He must have found out about her and Gina passing answers back and forth for the algebra exam. Were they in trouble? Would she be expelled? She looked at Gina, gulped, and sat down.
Mr. Johnson stayed silent for several excruciating minutes. Lilly watched his face, searching for clues, as he turned the pages in the folder. She found none. Her heart was racing. Finally, just when she thought she couldn't stand the waiting another second, Mr. Johnson closed the folder and looked and took off his glasses.
"I suppose you girls know why you're here?" he asked.
Lilly cracked like an egg immediately. "Oh my god. Mr. Johnson, we're so sorry. I know we shouldn't have done it. We didn't mean to get in trouble! Algebra is just so hard! Our grades just needed a little boost."