Georgie groaned as he walked into the room, he threw his bag beside one of the desks and plopped down. “George Cooper," Mr. Bailey said as Georgie walked in, “You're late."

He scoffed, “What're you gonna do? Give me more detention?" he leaned back in his chair and looked up at the shoddy ceiling, studying the water damage marks that looked more like coffee than anything.

How am I supposed to sit in here for an hour... he thought with a huff.