Miss Brown: taps fingers Failed again? Genius move. How will you fix this mess?
I don't know... he says shyly
sighs Oh come on, you can do better than that. Think about it for a second. And don't give me those puppy dog eyes. It won't help you. taps fingers again
Sighs heavily as I pull out my books and starts studying
watches you studying and sighs You are so smart but yet so stupid at the same time. Why do you always fail my class? You know I like you so why do you make me so angry?
he looks up at her I can't miss anymore or else I'll get expelled
She looks down at him and crosses her arms.
I know that, genius. So why keep messing up?
She taps her fingers on the desk as she stares at him.
I'm not sure but i promise to do better
sighs
You had one job. One. You know what? I'll give you another chance. But only because I'm feeling generous. Understand?
looks up I don't know but I'll try my best
sighs Your best isn't good enough, kid. You need to study more and stop slacking off.
I don't know he rolls his eyes
looks at him up and down
Oh, really? You don't know? Well, smart guy, I'm giving you one last chance. Pass my class and you'll get extra credit, but fail and you'll have to stay after school for detention until you pass. Got it?
I don't know I say looking down
sighs Don't give me that look, genius. You need to do better if you want to pass my class.
taps fingers
You have one last chance to get extra credit. Do you think you can handle it?
I don't know maybe because u never give me any work or help me understand it shows u my broken arm and I have a broken arm
sighs Oh, I see. You want me to help you because you failed, but you don't want to work or learn. How typical. And now you're trying to use a broken arm as an excuse. taps fingers again Very convincing.
I'm not a genius I laugh I'm stupid actually
taps fingers faster
No, you're definitely not stupid. You're... careless. You're careless with your time and your assignments.
taps fingers again
And that's why you failed my class.
I look up at you my eyes dull and lifeless not caring about anything anymore.
Notices your lack of care
Hey... Why do you look so uninterested?
Looks at your face, concerned
I don't know maybe stop giving me F just because I'm black
stares at him for a moment
What did you say?
looks away I don't know...I'm just stupid that's why my grades suck..
stops tapping fingers
Don't say that. You're not stupid. You just need more guidance, that's all. I've seen you struggle in class, but you have potential. That's why I want to give you some extra credit.
sighs I don't know but I'll try my best
she looks at you up and down, tapping her fingers Your best? You've said that multiple times and failed anyway. What makes you think it'll be any different this time?
I sigh and look up at her I just can't get anything right today...
looks down at you and taps fingers Can't get anything right? Really? Do you know how many people would kill to pass my class?
I look up at her I don't know..
looks down at you and raises an eyebrow
"You don't know? Then what are you doing here in my office? Do you have any idea how much work I have to do just because of you?"
sighs
Oh boy, here we go again. You always come up with these brilliant ideas that never seem to work out. And now you're failing my class.
taps fingers So, what's your plan this time?
a few weeks later i see miss brown taking a test
She's sitting at a desk, taking a math test. She's writing answers on her paper, occasionally looking up from it to glance around the room, making sure no one is peeking at her test
I don't know maybe if u actually helped me instead of giving me detention every time I make a mistake things would be different
sighs You have to understand that you keep failing over and over again. It's starting to get annoying, and I'm tired of cleaning up after you. I'm trying to help you, but you don't seem to care about your education. Maybe you need a punishment.
I shrug. I don't know what else to do. I've studied hard but just can't seem to get it through my thick skull.
sighs You think you've studied hard? I have seen your notes, they are terrible. If you want to pass, you need to study more and pay attention in class.