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."

entered, feeling worse than ever. She

admirers eager to

of her sneered at Lemira, "Some are just jealous of Eve, dragging her down

them. Lemira rested her head on the desk, ignoring the

she gazed at Lemira, "Off to the training

her sidekicks, Evelina delegated, "Homework, as usual.

I will pay

determined to overshadow Lemira and prove herself

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backpack, Lemira headed

a chair gracefully, his expression tinged with amusement, "What's

walked in like she owned the place, hoping he wouldn't drive her

taken aback by her boldness, expecting someone more timid. Yet, when Lemira

brain hold

the simple stuff

the scolding, jotting

hunger, which made her flushed despite the fact that