Don't Call Me Angel

Angel 11

As the days grew shorter and the nights colder, whispers of test week began to spread throughout Fire and Ice like wildfire. Lavender, Josh, and Ambrose found themselves caught in a whirlwind of anxiety and anticipation as the dreaded week loomed closer.

"Can you believe it's already test week?" Lavender muttered, her voice tinged with disbelief as she flipped through her notes, her brow furrowed in concentration.

Josh let out a low groan, his fingers drumming anxiously against the table as he stared blankly at the textbook in front of him.

"I hate tests," he grumbled, his frustration evident in every word as he ran a hand through his hair, his eyes darting around the room as if searching for an escape.

Ambrose remained silent, his expression unreadable as he leaned back in his chair, his thoughts a million miles away.

"We need to start studying," Lavender said, her tone firm as she glanced between her two companions, her eyes narrowing in determination.

Josh let out a resigned sigh, his shoulders slumping in defeat as he reluctantly pulled out his notes, his mind already wandering to places far more interesting than the contents of his textbooks.

Ambrose said nothing, his gaze fixed on some distant point on the horizon as he absently flipped through the pages of his textbook, his thoughts a million miles away.

As the days passed and test week drew nearer, the tension in the air grew palpable, each passing moment weighed down by the looming specter of impending exams.

"We're gonna ace these tests," Lavender declared, her voice ringing with confidence as she glanced around the room, her eyes meeting the gazes of her two companions.

Josh nodded, a determined glint in his eyes as he squared his shoulders, his mind already buzzing with plans for the future.

Ambrose said nothing, his expression unreadable as he stared off into the distance, his thoughts a million miles away.

And so, as the days stretched on and test week finally arrived, Lavender, Josh, and Ambrose found themselves united by a common goal: to overcome the challenges that lay ahead and emerge victorious in the face of adversity.

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The day of the first exams had arrived, and Lavender could feel the weight of anticipation settling heavily in her stomach. As she entered the classroom for her Advanced Math exam, she exchanged nervous glances with Josh, who sat a few seats away.

"Good luck, Lav," Josh whispered, offering her a reassuring smile as he fidgeted with his pencil.

"Thanks, Josh," Lavender replied, returning his smile with a hint of gratitude in her eyes.

The teacher began distributing the exam papers, and Lavender's heart raced with a mixture of excitement and trepidation. She took a deep breath and scanned the first question, her mind racing as she tackled the complex equations before her.

Hours seemed to pass in a blur as Lavender poured over the exam paper, her pencil flying across the page as she worked through each problem with unwavering focus. Sweat beaded on her brow as she tackled the toughest questions, her determination driving her forward even as doubts whispered at the edge of her consciousness.

Finally, with a sense of relief and accomplishment, Lavender put down her pencil and handed in her exam paper. She exchanged a relieved smile with Josh as they filed out of the classroom together, their shoulders slightly slumped with the weight of the exam now behind them.

As they made their way to the next exam room for Geography, Lavender couldn't shake the feeling of nervous energy that coursed through her veins. She glanced at Josh, who offered her an encouraging nod, and she felt a surge of determination wash over her.