"Don't forget that I'm the one who dismisses you, not the bell." The teacher sighed, rubbing her forehead. "We'll pick things back up after the break. Place your tablets under your desks. You can go."
It only took a couple of seconds for everyone to leave. Everyone except one.
"You're not going with the others?"
"I, um… I kind of… Um…" The twelve-year-old student stuttered, rubbing her hands together. "I think I should stay here…" She muttered.
"It would be good for you to be with the other students." The teacher said matter-of-factly.
"Well…" She pressed her lips together. 'I would, but I made a horrible mistake!' The twelve-year-old Roka hid her face with her hands. 'I shouldn't have trusted Nina! Now everyone knows! My… My secret!'
She was in love. Or so she thought.
