Chapter 65: Art Project
Everyone came to class early, even Malia and Orla arrived early with their projects in tow, their chatter filling the classroom with a nervous buzz. Though the Art class wasn’t in the morning, it was all everyone was talking about. With some people comparing their works, betting on it with exaggerated confidence, while others sat quietly, clutching their projects like lifelines.
Eira couldn’t help but get amused. Wasn’t it just to get a high grade? And weren’t these the students who didn’t like to study? So why were they so overhyped to submit their projects?
"What is funny?" Cyran, who was sitting beside her finishing his note, asked as she closed the notebook.
In front of them, Malia was hastily writing the note they were going to submit with the art project because she kept procrastinating and was currently using the free period they had just before lunch and then the art class to write it.
Eira nodded at the students, "Just finding their enthusiasm amusing. They’re treating this like a life-or-death situation." She gestured to the group in the corner where two students were animatedly comparing their projects, debating over who would score higher.
Cyran chuckled, setting his pen down. "Well, to be fair, some of them might see it that way. A lot of these grades could make or break their final average."
Eira raised an eyebrow, smirking slightly. "Sure, but it’s funny seeing them so worked up when most of them barely cared about this class until now."
Malia turned around in her seat, clearly overhearing their conversation. "Hey, some of us thrive under last-minute pressure, thank you very much!" She waved her nearly finished notes in the air dramatically.
Orla, still adding finishing touches to their project, sighed without looking up. "You could’ve avoided the pressure by not procrastinating in the first place."