Called Out in Class

Why do teachers always pick on the one day you’re not paying attention? Like the ONE day.

I’m sitting in class, half listening, half thinking about what I’m gonna eat after school,

when suddenly the room goes dead quiet. I look up and the teacher is staring directly into my

soul. Then they say my name. My heart drops to my stomach.

They ask a question I didn’t even know we were talking about. Everyone turns around

to look at me like it’s a live execution. I start rambling, saying words that don’t even belong

in the sentence, hoping something sticks. The teacher just nods slowly like

they’re disappointed but not surprised. Someone in the back laughs. My face is on fire.