Selina

Selina stood at the front of her classroom, scanning the room as her students filed in. She had just turned 29, and while she loved her job teaching 18-year-olds, some days felt more challenging than others. Today was one of those days. The students were restless, their minds still lingering on the upcoming spring break.

She took a deep breath, the faint scent of chalk and fresh paper filling her lungs, and began to speak. "Alright, everyone. I know spring break is just around the corner, but before we get there, we have a test today." The room fell silent, the only sound the rustle of backpacks being pushed aside and notebooks being pulled out. Selina walked over to the stack of tests on her desk, her heels clicking softly against the tiled floor. She could feel the weight of their anticipation as she handed out the papers, her students exchanging nervous glances. The fluorescent lights hummed overhead, casting a stark glow over the room.

As she handed out the last test, a voice cut through the tense silence. "Hey, Miss Selina?" It was Jake, the class clown, his tone unusually serious. Selina paused, her eyes meeting his across the room. "If we all get over 80% on this test," he continued, a sly grin tugging at the corners of his mouth, "will you do whatever we want?" The room erupted into a chorus of gasps and excited whispers. Selina's grip on the remaining tests tightened, her mind racing.

Selina's eyes narrowed slightly, her grip on the stack of tests tightening as she processed Jake's bold proposition. The room was electric with anticipation, the students' whispers growing louder, each one eager to see how she'd respond. She could feel the weight of their stares, the air thick with a mix of excitement and nervousness. Taking a deep breath, she walked to the front of the classroom, her heels echoing in the silence she'd just created. "I'll tell you this," she began, her voice steady but with a hint of amusement, "if every single one of you scores over 80%, I agree with that."

The students let out a collective gasp, their eyes wide with surprise. Jake grinned, his confidence growing. "Deal," he said, holding out his hand for Selina to shake. One by one, the other students followed suit, shaking Selina's hand and making their pact.

For the next hour, Selina watched as her students focused intently on their tests, their minds clearly elsewhere. She could feel the tension in the air, the anticipation of what would happen if they all succeeded. As the last test was handed in, Selina collected them, her heart racing in her chest. She knew that the next few minutes would determine her fate.