Without moving my head, my eyes cautiously scanned the area to make sure nobody had just seen that transpire. The fact that nobody was even looking at me was a good indicator. I sighed and proudly lifted my head again. I tightly held my offering of good spirits to Nora as I marched over to the group.

Nora was the first one to notice me. "Hey, Anthony!" she called out as she waved to me, causing the others to look over and greet me the same.

"Hey guys," I said as I stood before them.

"Nice rose," Frank remarked. "Who's it for? Your favorite teacher or something?" The other boys...