First impression
"Hey!!!....you there, get up!!"
I looked up in surprise and saw the lecturer who had earlier introduced himself as Mr Evans looking towards my direction. The entire class followed suit wondering what was happening.
" I said you should get up and you're still sitting down" Mr Evans said angrily.
I looked behind me and without further ado, I stood up guiltily. My hands trembled in a way that only I could notice- and perhaps my friend too- but I managed to put on an innocent face regardless. I could feel their eyes boring the back of my head and that of the students in the front row, piercing my soul with curiosity.
what the heck do y'all want from me. Just mind your own businesses.
. " I caught you distracting my class, do you want to atleast share what's so interesting that you can't wait to the class?" He asked with a stern look.
" ummm....I, I wasn't really -" I stuttered.
"What was the last thing I said, or rather discuss the little you've heard since I'm sure you were too busy to listen to what I last said". He said with a scoff and threw his head towards the door's direction showing me a signal.
"So sorry about this sir... I'm honestly not like this... I just-" I started to explain but he didn't let me finish.
"That doesn't answer my question young lady!" He snapped.
I looked up only to catch that same familiar, brown eyes that got me into trouble staring at me. I quickly looked away.
Why does he have to be here during this embarrassing episode.
" Okay sir" I said and paused for a second before continuing. "You were talking about the differences and similarities between anatomy and physiology, also, you were discussing some anatomical terms and they're meanings"
"I see....and since you recall so well, why don't you list a few of those terms for us?" He insisted.
"Ummm.....supine means facing upwards, prone means facing downwards, distal means away from the origin, proximal means nearer to the origin. Superior means towards the upward parts of the body while inferior refers to the downward part, lateral refers to the side while-"
"That's enough!" he halted me."What is your name?" he asked.
"My name is Jennifer Andrea Smith" I replied with confidence.
" Well, I know your type Jennifer, you're one of those ones who are so smart but come to distract others so they can be the top student"
" Of course not sir, I would never-" I tried to defend myself.
"Just a tip for future use though.....the next time you distract my class, I wouldn't be so kind even if you answer my questions brilliantly. I'll be watching you Jennifer" he gave me an odd stare and walk away.
"Ummm....is this class officially over or would I be breaking the rules if I step out " Renee asked looking like she has been starved for years.
" I don't really want to make another bad impression so it's best I stay back and-"
Ding! Dong! Ding! Dong!
The metallic ring of a bell -which I suspect to be a break bell- interrupted me. Many sighed a sigh of relief. It seemed like the whole environment was tensed after my encounter with Mr Evans. I sure do know how to bring in some drama.... even when I'm not trying.
"Don't worry about that lecturer, you killed it. Don't forget the part where he called you smart and said u could be our top student " Renee acknowledged while grinning from ear to ear.
" I'm not sure that's what he said but I guessed I feel much better now" I laughed and turned towards my right and our eyes met once more.
What else does he want? he already saw me get embarrassed on my first day.... isn't that enough for him?. It's all his fault anyways, if he wasn't so hot with those eyes I wouldn't have been so distracted earlier.
"Ouuuuuuu!!!!!.....is it just me or is this room just getting hot" she commented while making eyes at me.
"Girllll!!!" I communicated using girls code.
" I know girl, just behave atleast for now" She replied. "And I'm hungry, so I'll just get something for two of us downstairs really quick" she added and quickly dashed out.
It's quite unfortunate that I made it to a lecturer's blacklist on my first day at school, but let's look at the bright side, I bonded with an amazing girl so I wouldn't say my day was that bad.... Everything is just getting perfect just the way it is. Well....almost.
Someone tapped me from behind and I heard what I dreaded but somehow hoped for.....
"So are we going to just keep pretending we haven't been stealing glances all day or are you finally gonna let me know what your voice sounds like" a deep voice rang out.
Oh gosh!...This can't be happening.