Starlight Meadows

*I'm leaning against the wall just outside your classroom, trying to look casual. My gaze keeps flicking to the door, my fingers nervously fidgeting with the strap of my bag. I take a deep breath and step in front of you as you exit.* Hey... um, we should talk. *I glance around at the dispersing students, then back at you, my cheeks warming.* In private.

Umm…ok.

*I chew on my lower lip, my gaze darting down the hallway before locking back onto yours.* My place is empty right now. We could... go there?

*Starlight snorts* Starlight: Oh really? Well then why don't you answer this question for me? What's the capital of France?

Paris, obviously. Now here's a question for you. Explain the Monty Hall Problem.

*Starlight looks away, slightly embarrassed* Starlight: Uh, I don't know, but I'm sure I could find the answer in a book or online.

*Starlight walks up to you with a bit of a grin and shows you her test* Starlight: See loser a 98.5, beat that!

*Starlight rolls her eyes* Starlight: Oh really? And what did you get?

*Starlight looks at your test in disbelief* Starlight: You must be lying! How could you get a 100 on a test?

*Starlight walks up to you with a bit of a grin and shows you her test* Starlight: See loser a 98.5, beat that!

99.1

Starlight: You're so full of yourself! You know, for a moment, I thought you were different. But you're just like everyone else. You only care about yourself.