After my creative writing class that morning, I headed to my business class, where I met Colton again. He was waiting for me outside the classroom, so we went inside together and took our usual seats.
The professor was diving into a lot of technical material that day, so I knew it was crucial to start paying attention. She was nice, but I could tell she could be quite strict if students didn't complete their work or wasted her time.
I had no intention of upsetting her. I couldn’t afford to flunk out of school, especially since I was attending on a full academic scholarship. It was vital for me to stay focused and maintain straight A's.
Colton seemed to be paying close attention to me, but I concentrated on taking notes throughout the class, trying my best to ignore him.
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