Stay In The Lines

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A new year. Time to whip out those washed-out new year resolutions which will never be fulfilled.

A new school year. With new graduations and new decisions

Mary went to class as usual. She sat at her desk and put her head on it, muttering
"Another school year,"

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John went to the office to pick up his schedule. His mother's words ring in his ears

"Sweetie, now you go and work hard and join a club at least, OK?"

John was not planning on that. He was planning to stay low-key all year

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James stared at his locker before opening it. Plain,  metallic grey and just like other lockers

He slung his backpack on his left shoulder and left

*******
Classes were over.

Mary looked on at the field, from the bleachers, wearily.

Two boys joined on either side of her.

There was nothing to look at. They were just in deep thought...

Bye
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