The Office


It’s a busy place,
For sure.
The secretary’s taking phone calls about every 2 minutes.
Having kids walk through the door.
And going into the principal’s office.
I can sometimes hear the principal
Telling them what they did wrong,
And why it was wrong.
When kids walk out they look sad,
Like they just got 20 detentions for all 7 days of the week.
I feel like shaking my head in shame for them,
But that would be rude.
Then you watch a kid with a bloody nose,
Coming from gym class.,
He looks at me with tears in his eyes.
It’s too sad so I continue reading my book,
When the guy I have a crush on walks in the office.
My mouth drops open and I start to freak out.
He looks at me with no smile on his face.
I am still in total shock,
And my mouth still hangs open.
I hear his footsteps coming my way.
I close my mouth and look down at my book.
He walks out and looks at me again,
This time with a little smile.
I try not to look back or look at him as he is heading out.
But I slightly turn my head.
I continue reading my book when I hear the door open.
It’s my crush again!!!
I start to freak out again,
But this time it’s more than before.
He had his backpack with him,
Then my question is answered.
The nurse walks in the office and sees the boy.
“What are you here for?” She asks.
“I called my mom and told her my throat really hurts.
She is coming to pick me up and take me home.” Says my
CRUSH
I ask him if he is drinking a lot of water.
I get “no” as an answer.
Then I decide to sound nerdy,
“Oh well, you should be drinking 64 ounces of water a day.
Trust me it really helps.”
All of a sudden I get this look,
And it tells me that I have got to be kidding.
In a few, his mother comes and takes him home.
Then I have to leave the office for lunch.
Apparently with,
BURNING HOT cheeks.

by: Marissa
Marie Murphy School