#francinexwalker

When the bell rang, a wave of joy ran through Ben. It was the first day all week that he would have a free lunch period. As the last of his students filed out of the classroom, the teacher opened his desk drawer and pulled out his lunch. It wasn’t anything fancy, just a sandwich and chips, but it was definitely more appetizing than the underripe banana he’d scarfed down on this morning’s commute. The night before, he’d sprung for a pack of mineral water and had packed a few bottles to keep in the mini fridge behind his desk. He cursed, realizing the bottle opener he usually kept in his drawer was broken. 

On his way to the teacher’s lounge, Ben heard piano music coming from the music room. There was a new music teacher that just started, and he had yet to meet her. Deciding to forgo the fancy water, Ben quietly peeked his head into the classroom and found who he assumed was the new teacher playing the piano.  When she noticed him, she seemed startled and quit playing. Ben  “I’m so sorry for intruding. I just wanted to introduce myself and welcome you to BSHS.”