"Studying Hard..."
Summary: Mattie has to study while Jennifer gets to play on the internet.
Note: The end of the school year makes free time to write even scarcer... thanks for those of you who are hanging in there.
Disclaimer: Harm, Mac, etc. are not mine, so don't sue me because I have an imagination and too much free time.
Written 18 May 2004
"What were you laughing at?" Mattie demanded grouchily.
"Just another story," Jennifer said casually as she swiveled her chair away from the computer to face her roommate. "I'd tell you about it, but I know you're about as interested in fan fiction as you are in the location of Namibia."
Mattie made a face. "It's not fair that you get out earlier than I do. I mean, high school is supposed to prepare you for college, so shouldn't the semesters be the same length?"
"You're right—it's not fair. But there's nothing you can do about it, so why don't you get some sleep instead?"
"And why don't you let me borrow your computer for a while?"
"Harm will give your keyboard back when finals are over."
Mattie switched tactics, "You should get some sleep, too. Petty officers should be bright-eyed and bushy-tailed so that grumpy old admirals can boss them around, right?"
"Good-night, Mathilda."