“She’s got them.” He jabbed a finger at Hana. “I went to the shop for staples but Lief says I have to fetch rulers first. I’m stapling my zipper, look.” He pointed at his crotch where an opening gaped. Dingy underpants poked through the gap.
“I’m getting rulers!” Sunita snatched them from Hana and cradled them to her chest like a child. “They asked me first.”
“No!” North shoved his way past Logan, bobbing down to grab another bundle. “I’m getting them. Then I can staple my pants. I can’t walk around like this!”
“You usually do.” Irritation made Sunita’s accent more pronounced and she straightened her back and gave Pete the spoiled-princess-look. Logan watched, his expression unreadable and Hana shrieked as the door behind him swung closed. The slap of a school bag ensured it clicked shu
