The remainder of the school day blurred into a swift procession of lessons, each ticking by with the relentless march of time.
The final bell rang, a liberating anthem that signaled the end of academic obligations and the beginning of personal reflections. I walked alongside Lise, our steps in sync as we navigated the sea of students all eager to escape the confines of the classroom.
We halted before the car that awaited my departure, the driver inside ready to whisk me away. "See you tomorrow, Lise," I said, offering her a smile that carried the weight of the day's oddities. She returned it with a nod, her own expression a mirror of my thoughts.
As the car door closed behind me, I leaned back into the seat, the soft leather a small comfort. "It's been a really strange day with this new teacher and Lydia's rather odd behaviour, but it's no big deal," I mused aloud, more to myself than to the driver.
