The stash of big books inside the locker looked like an unimpressive cluster, and Catherine tried moving them apart to be able to discern each subject properly next time. It was never a pleasure having to file through just to find a specific book, especially when in a hurry to get to class. Behind her, the school hallway was buzzing with activity that she had zero to no interest in. Sounds of screeching footwear, boyish laughter, football being bounced against the floor and lockers, and loud chatter mixed in all around her to form the perfect backdrop for a normal school environment.
Catherine heaved a sigh, fixing the last textbook in and jerked when an unexpected hand - a female one - reached around her and swung the locker door to the harshest close. They had literally slammed it in.
