When They Beg, I Rise!

When Lemira thought she couldn't take it anymore, Evelina finally showed up, panting and apologetic, "I'm so sorry, I got caught up planning the game with Ari and the crew, totally lost track of time." Caspian, ever so cool, replied, "No worries, you're pitching in for the family. Beats being a ungrateful wretch."

The driver, in a calm tone, reassured, "No problem, I'll step on it."

Yet, they still ended up late. Rushing to the classroom, they were caught red-handed by their teacher.

Evelina, pale and out of breath, stammered, "I'm so sorry. It's all on me. I held Lemmy up."

Lemira kept a straight face, silent.

The teacher glanced at them, softening a bit towards Evelina, "I get it, no need for a long explanation. Head on in."

"Thank you."

As Lemira followed, the teacher's stern voice stopped her, "Lemira, don't slow Evelina down again. This is your last warning!"

Lemira turned, "Sir, Evelina already explained. It's her, not me."

"Enough. I know your type all too well. Argue again, and you'll stand through class."

the lesson, already falling behind, Lemira bit her tongue and entered, feeling worse than ever. She longed for

admirers eager to hear about her e-sports team

of her sneered at Lemira, "Some are

bothering to correct them. Lemira rested her

plans as she gazed at Lemira, "Off to the

looking at the former, smirked at her victory. To her sidekicks, Evelina delegated, "Homework, as usual. Don't

I will pay you

to overshadow Lemira and

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Lemira headed straight

gracefully, his expression tinged with

study, if that's okay?" Lemira walked in

was taken aback by her boldness, expecting someone more timid.

your brain

the simple stuff on

took the scolding,

stomach betrayed her hunger, which made her flushed despite the fact that she