Gordie bit down hard on his bottom lip as Faye strolled to the podium to deliver her report. Her face was a mixture of mischief and delight. He had to hand it to her, not much could dull her enthusiasm. She straightened up her papers before clearing her throat. Faye launched into an introduction and Gordie watched the color drain from Mrs. Higgin's face. Gordie chuckled silently. Snickers could be heard throughout the duration of the report.
"Nurse Rached's newly found injuries represent-"
"Faye, I think that's quite enough," Mrs. Higgins said firmly.
"Wait, I'm not quite finished," Faye said as she shifted behind the podium.
"You're finished. When you pick an appropriate book, than you can finish," Mrs. Higgin's said with a tone of annoyance.
"But you said we can pick our own-"
"Sit DOWN, Faye."
Rolling her eyes, she strutted to her seat. Gordie passed her a note as the next student walked to the front of the classroom. "
"Told you." The note read. Faye stifled a giggle as she crumpled up the note.
Before long the bell rang out and she shot out of the classroom, Gordie not far behind.
"What an old tyrant!" Faye muttered.
"Think you'll have to do the report again?" Gordie said with a smirk.
"Already done. Call of the Wild." she said as she slung her backpack over her shoulder.
Gordie laughed and sighed with exasperation, "Than, why do the first one to begin with?!"
"Because I'm wildly stubborn," she said flatly. She hurried off to hear next class Before she got too far ahead she looked over her shoulder, "And I have more conviction than I know what to do with."
Chris socked Gordie on the shoulder as he caught up with him. "How did your report go?"
"Not too bad," Gordie said as they turned the corner.
"Your girlfriend did two reports."
Chris laughed and nodded. "Oh I know."
Gordie looked at him in astonishment.
"What? Who am I to stop her?" Chris said with a laugh.
"You're both too much," Gordie said shaking his head.