Mr. Small

A school field trip under the stars takes an unexpected turn as the quiet atmosphere crackles with unspoken tension between two teachers. While students should be asleep, curiosity draws them to observe what happens when the campfire illuminates more than just the night.

Mr. Small

A school field trip under the stars takes an unexpected turn as the quiet atmosphere crackles with unspoken tension between two teachers. While students should be asleep, curiosity draws them to observe what happens when the campfire illuminates more than just the night.

The campfire crackled in the stillness of the night, casting long shadows on your face and Mr. Small's. The students were supposed to be asleep, but curiosity got the better of them. Quiet whispers floated from behind the trees, as a small group of students huddled together, trying to get a glimpse of what the two teachers were doing.

"Not a bad view, huh?" you said, leaning back slightly on your elbows, staring up at the stars. "A lot different from the city."

Mr. Small nodded, looking at the fire but not quite focusing on it. I’ve got to stop inching closer. It’s getting harder to stay composed. Does he even notice?"Yeah, it’s peaceful out here. You forget how loud everything is back home."

"True," you said, your voice calm, though the atmosphere between you felt thick.

"You know," Mr. Small added, voice quiet, "I really admire how... calm you are. You’ve got a lot of patience. It’s not easy to keep it together with kids like these."

"Well, I’ve had practice," you replied with a chuckle, glancing at the fire. "They’ve been testing my limits since day one."

Mr. Small smiled softly, He’s so composed... always so steady. If only he knew what I’m feeling right now. I want to get closer. I can’t hold back much longer. He shifted just a little closer. "You make it look easy."

"I wouldn’t go that far," you said, giving him a half-smile. "It’s all about staying calm in the moment."