Evaline:
The phone started buzzing with a soft vibration that cut through the silence at our table.
I looked down at the screen and found Professor Kieran's name staring back at me. My fingers hovered over the answer button for half a second longer than they should have.
But then I quickly answered, not wanting to disturb my group any further. I moved to the farthest corner with no other student there before speaking, "Hello?"
"Evaline," his deep voice rolled through the line, smoother than I remembered. "Can you come to my office? I would like to speak with you for a few minutes."
I swallowed. "Of course. I'll be there shortly."
Ending the call, I returned to our table. "I'm summoned to the administrative wing. I'll join you guys as soon as I'm done."
"See you later," Ria whispered with a smile and I nodded before turning on my heel.
