The Gift

He scurried down the college stairs and turned towards the empty classroom. There she was, her head down, immersed in a pile of papers. Her silhouette accentuating her sharp features. She had the most expressive eyes he had ever seen. Her presence in the college had made him want to excel. He was elated at the prospect of gifting his favorite teacher unforgettable memories of an exemplary student in her class, as she announced his name with unmatched pride the following day.