#Chapter 75: Behind Schedule

Audrey I slumped into my seat in the cafeteria, letting out a tired sigh as I rubbed my eyes. It was only the first day back from spring break, and it had been utterly exhausting—and to make matters worse, it was only lunchtime. Tina plopped down across from me, her tray clattering against the table as she settled in. “You look like you’ve been through the wringer,” she said with an amused snort, pushing an unruly red curl out of her eyes. “How’s the new professor?” I groaned and rubbed my temples. “Awful so far. Professor Stevens is old, stuffy, and a complete stickler for the rules. Her lectures are long and boring, and I swear she’s trying to kill her students with work.” “That bad, huh?” Tina winced sympathetically as she took a bite of her chicken salad sandwich. “Oh, you have no idea,” I replied, stabbing at my salad with more force than what was really necessary. “It’s only the first day back from spring break, and she already assigned a ten-page pa