He dribbled closer, his eyes locked on mine. “Think you can catch, old man?” he jeered, launching the basketball toward me. I didn’t flinch. Instead, I simply watched as it bounced past me, untouched. The smug grin on his face faltered, fading as he realized I wasn’t rising to his challenge. Unbothered, I returned to my task, arranging chairs. His antics were just another part of the routine, a familiar noise in the background of my day.
Baited Ball
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An observing teacher
As the boy tossed the ball, a teacher by the door caught my eye. She stood silently, arms crossed, her raised eyebrow speaking volumes. Her stern gaze wasn’t directed at me but fixed firmly on the boy. For a moment, I thought she might intervene, say something to break the tension. Instead, she turned and walked away, leaving the air heavy with unspoken judgment.
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