BKAW 2015 // Day 3: AU!Bonkai
(Monday, August 3)
► I, teachers pet: Prologue: I forced my eyes open and mumbled under my breath, feeling heavy headed. And in that, someone’s alarming scream echoed its way throughout the entire room, which immediately snapped me to my senses. Mr. Wood was towering over me as students passed by, wasting no time they darted down the row of stairs and out that exit.
“You’re eight pages behind, Miss Bennett.”He proclaimed, pointing to the book indented between my elbows. I bit the edge of my lip instantly feeling a rush of heat swarm the surface of my chest, and cheeks flare with shame. Mr. Wood leaned on Nina’s desk beside mine and crossed his arms, his expression almost showed disappointment.
“Bonnie,” He began. Wait just a moment, how did he know my name?
“Principal Graham told me that you’re lacking a little behind the others. Can you tell me why that is?”
Perhaps it was because I was working two part time jobs, which happened to be everyday after college just so I could pay for my intuition. Therefore, the minute I would fall to sleep to the minute I woke up, my day wasn’t far short from being this repeated cycle due to the lack of sleep I’d been given.
“I have a part time job to pay for my college funds.” I said slowly, looking at my hands.
“And is it because of that you’re finding it tough to concentrate on your studies?”
I nodded. “Yes. I’m constantly tired.” I swung my restless gaze at the tall figure who was levelling a glowing look at me. His eyes were a slate grey, almost marble-like.
“I promise it wasn’t done intentionally. Sleeping in class, I mean.”
“It’s completely understandable.” He jumped in.
“Don’t worry, Bonnie. You’re not alone. There are more people like you than you think.” Mr. Wood stood up and placed his hand on my shoulder.
“I’m sure you have another class you should be heading to, but if you ever feel like you need just that extra hand to catch up, stop by anytime.” He gave me a closed-mouth smile and made his way down stairs with his hands in his pockets.
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