~ Monday ~
"Mrs. Harrow, you look less stressed today. New skincare routine?"
She frowned.
"Focus on your work, West."
But her fingers briefly brushed her cheek.
~ Tuesday ~
He "accidentally" bumped into her in the hallway.
"Oh—sorry, Mrs. Harrow. Guess I'm distracted."
"By what?"
He leaned slightly closer.
"Beautiful company."
Her eyes widened bashfully as she walked away faster than usual.
~ Wednesday ~
He lingered after class.
Asked a question that didn't need answering.
When she leaned over his desk to explain something, he murmured quietly—
"You smell nice."
She straightened instantly.
"Wesstttt."
She voiced with a reprimanding tone but her ears were red.
Each day, he pushed a little further and despite her initial resistance, Mrs. Harrow already looked perpetually exhausted.
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On Thursday an announcement had gone out earlier that morning that there would be an assembly hall meeting.
