“Sharon is returning your graded assignments.” The annoying grad student is making her way up and down the aisles handing out papers. “Overall, it was a good effort for a first writing assignment.” Dirk’s eyes meet mine, and heat blooms in my stomach. I lift my stylus to my lips, parting them slowly, and his brow furrows. He turns to the other side of the room. “I made notes I hope will be helpful going forward. As always, you’re welcome to stop by my office during office hours if you have questions.” I hear a few groans behind me, but when my print-out is placed on my desk, a bright red A is
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