The bell rang, its chime echoing through the classroom, signaling the beginning of the short break. Ms. Thompson glanced up from her desk, signaling the end of the lesson.
"Alright, class, that's it for now. Enjoy your break, but remember to be back on time for the next session," she announced, her voice firm yet kind.
With a collective rustle of papers and shuffling of chairs, the students began to gather their belongings, eager to stretch their legs and take a brief respite from the confines of the classroom.
Mindy and Sophia gathered their books and notebooks, preparing to leave the classroom along with their classmates.
As they made their way out of the classroom, Sophia couldn't contain her curiosity any longer. She nudged Mindy gently, a mischievous glint in her eyes.
"Come on, spill it, Mindy. What had you smiling like that back there?" Sophia whispered, her voice filled with playful insistence.