A bell rang.
"Class dismissed...except gabe and jo"
"you two sit right here" pointing to the two front desk. Gabe and jo avoided eye contact.
"mrs bottlegate please attend reception"
"I'll be right back don't get up to any mischief"
jo looked at gabe. Gabe looked at jo. They both quickly looked away when they saw each others faces.
"uh jo"
uh oh, jo you can't ignore him just talk. Don't make eye contact. She thought to herself.
"uh yes gabe" she said still facing the other way.
"I'm sorry, if I embarrassed you"
"embarrass me when?" she said still gazing at the window.
"uh, uh before when kit said...I like you"
"well I guess my real question is do you" she finally turned to face gabe.
"uh well yer as a friend"
"nothing more"
"well..."he yanked his collar again.
"well what"
"well I get this feeling. Sometimes. When. I'm with you"
"describe this feeling" her lashes fluttered.
"uh well"
"I'm back kids, no talking"
"we'll your lucky time flies, you guys are dismissed"
jo rushed out of the room as quick as the speed of light.