As I frantically made my way down the crowded hallways, I knew that I was already late for my first class of the day. But despite my best efforts, I just couldn't seem to catch a break. The tardy bell had already rung, and I could hear the echoes of my principal, Mister Nathan Gardner, calling out my name.

he exclaimed, his deep voice echoing through the halls. "Where do you think you're going, young lady?"

I turned around to face him, trying to think of a good excuse