Next class was art time, but since they still had ten minutes before it started, Alina decided to give the kids another short break. The classroom slowly emptied as the little ones scattered—some heading for water, others running to see what their friends were doing.
Alina stayed behind, humming softly to herself as she crossed the room to the tall cabinet near the wall. She opened the creaky door and began rummaging through the shelves, searching for papers, boxes of colors, and a few other supplies she needed for the activity.
"Teacher!!"
The sudden voice made her jump so hard she almost dropped a pack of crayons. Out from the cabinet—literally from inside it—floated Boo, his big eyes sparkling with mischief.
"Boo!!" Alina put a hand on her chest, laughing in disbelief. "How many times have I told you not to sneak up on me like that?"
