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⎮2 Weeks Later- Midtown High⎮

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⎮2 Weeks Later- Midtown High⎮

"What is the Continental Shelf?" Mr. Harrignton asks during our Academic Decathalon practice, we have an invitational that is coming up, which will act as our test before regionals. I tap my bell at the same time as Liz Toomes. "Miss Stark?" He asks.

"The area of the seabed around a large landmass where the sea is relatively shallow compared with the open ocean. The continental shelf is geologically part of the continental crust." I state remembering the definition. Everyone looks at me shocked by my complex answer and I glance at Mr.Harrington. 

"Correct." He says smiling. He then glances down at the questions. "That was the last question, good job, everyone." He compliments. We all smile and start to clean up but Mr.Harrington protests, putting his arms up. "I have a bit of an announcement." He states. 

"We're not going to the aquarium again are we?" Abe asks interrupting Mr.Harrington. "Last time we went in Middle School, they wouldn't let me take home the baby whale." He finishes making everyone chuckle and Mr.Harrington laughs, raising his eyebrow.

"No Abe, we are not going to the aquarium." He assures us. "Actually, we are going to one of the top scientific research facilities in the country." He adds making me glance at Peter confused, Dad didn't tell us about a field trip. "Dr. Norman Osborn has offered for our class to take an all-expense-paid trip to Oscorp and tour their facilities." He announces, making everyone turn to Harry. "Harry I'd like to personally thank you and your family for this incredible opportunity." He says as we all give a round of applause to Harry. 

"I'll tell my Dad," Harry says hesitantly but no one notices, instead focused on the exciting field trip. After a moment of clapping, Mr.Harrignton shushes all of us. 

"I have permission slips here." He says holding them up before passing them back. "We are going with Miss Greene's Chemistry class along with my AP Chem and since most of you are in that class, the rest of the class is coming." He says as our classmates pass around the fliers. Harry hands me one, his hand lingering on mine with a smile. Things had been going good between us, we'd now been going on dates for a couple of weeks, and I was hoping that soon he would ask me to be his girlfriend if he wanted to. I poke my tongue out teasingly at him while handing Peter a permission slip. 

"When are these due?" Liz asks after Mr.Harrington called on her.

"Next week, we are going on the Thursday before Thanksgiving break." He answers all of us with a smile. We spend the next couple minutes going over details of the trip including if we'd need to bring lunch, and other things. The after-school bell chimes a moment later. "Alright gang, I'll see you all Thursday for another practice!" He calls as we all start to leave. As I'm packing up, Harry glances at me. 

"Are you available for a little bit today?" He asks. I raise my eyebrow and he gives me a gentle smile. "I wanted to hang out for a while.." He trails off. I glance at Peter unsure,  who shrugs back before motioning to his phone.

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