The atmosphere in the teachers’ room was tense. Ginny, Jayna, Myyu, and the girl from the neighboring class all stood stiffly in front of their homeroom teacher. “What were you thinking? Even you, Ginny! I wouldn’t be surprised if it were Jayna and her friend, but you? Why did you let them drag you into this?” “No—” “Enough, Jayna! I didn’t tell you to speak.” The teacher’s voice grew sharper. “Do you girls ever think? You’re about to graduate, and you’re supposed to be role models for the younger students. And you, Chanya—the Olympiad is just around the corner. Ugh, you’re all giving me a headache.” Ginny couldn’t argue either. Their actions had been caught red-handed by the guidance counselor who had been on duty after school. “Ma’am, I’m sorry.” “I-I’m sorry too, ma’am.” Jayna quickly joined in, pressing her hands together in a pleading gesture while putting on her most pitiful expression. “I’m sorry too, ma’am. If someone has to be punished, punish me instead.” Myyu spoke up, glancing at Chanya, who had done nothing but keep her head bowed. Enjoy took a deep breath and slowly exhaled. Her head was spinning as she looked at her students, who seemed far too eager to get involved in things they had no business doing. “Wrong is wrong, and there will still be consequences. After the school festival is over, the four of you will be suspended for two weeks.” “But—” “There are no buts, Ginny. Your parents will have to be informed about this as well. Go home and practice hard for the event the day after tomorrow. As for you, Chanya, we’ll discuss your Olympiad separately.” When they finally left the teachers’ room, the three girls still wore sour expressions, regretting what they had done just a few hours earlier. “I’m leaving first.” “Ginny, wait—” “No. I’m going home by myself.” Her voice was cold. Even the warmth they had shared in the bathroom seemed to have been buried once again. Jayna understood why Ginny was acting that way. Still, she couldn’t shake the heavy feeling in her chest, as if something between them was about to change. “Myyu…” “Don’t talk right now, Jay. You should go home. I’ll wait for Chanya.” Reluctantly, Jayna went home as well, her mind filled with thoughts of the two-week suspension she would have to serve. “What if Mom finds out? Just thinking about it, I can’t handle it.” As mischievous as Jayna could be, she had never been suspended from school before. And this would be the first time she had ever had to face her mother’s anger. SLAP. The sound of a sharp slap echoed through the living room. Ginny could only stand there, her cheek throbbing as she fought back the pain. “I’m sorry…” “Sorry? Do you think that’s enough to fix the reputation you’ve already ruined? What were you thinking, Ginny, getting involved with another girl? Do you want to end up like your mother? Huh?” Ginny slowly shook her head, keeping her gaze lowered. She was too afraid to look up at him, fearing he might hit her again. “N-No, Dad. I—” SLAP. Her left cheek was struck again. It wasn’t as hard as the first slap, but it was enough to make Ginny wince. “Remember this. Never see that woman again, or you’ll face the consequences. Your education is more important, Ginny. That’s all I expect from you.” “Okay…” Her voice was barely a whisper as tears finally spilled down her cheeks. Her chest tightened, making it difficult to breathe, yet she couldn’t even bring herself to make a sound. Ginny couldn’t even sob. #ginjay #jaygin #ginny #jayna #glseries🌈 - @grey.au