Group projects—
was that eventually—
you actually had to do the work.
Thursday afternoon found Noah and Lily back in the library, seated at their now unofficial study table.
Between them sat a history textbook, two notebooks, three pencils, and a growing collection of sticky notes.
Lily studied the outline Noah had prepared.
“You’re very organized.”
He looked almost embarrassed.
“I like making lists.”
“I can tell.”
Across the room, Emily and Jason occupied another table.
Or, more accurately, Emily occupied the table while Jason occupied everyone’s attention.
“I have an idea,” Jason announced.
Emily looked up carefully.
“Probably.”
Ryan arrived a moment later carrying a stack of books.
He glanced at Jason.
“What happened this time?”
“He wants to begin our presentation with
