"Nothing, Evan. It's not even worth it because it won't change." Lexi says, annoyed.
"Did they say something about you?" I ask her. I know what I heard her say, but I don't want to repeat it.
She finally brings her eyes to mine and bites her cheek, "no, it wasn't about me. I wouldn't have cared if it wasn't about me."
"Who was it about then? What did he say?" I press, desperately trying to get to the bottom of the drama.
"You, Evan. He was talking about what he wanted to do to you." Lexi says.
My face goes blank and I get quiet for several seconds.
"First of all, I appreciate your concern and you saying something." I pause and lean my weight against the wall, "second of all, you don't have to defend me, Lex. I know students make comments about me, they always have and probably always will. Boys are stubborn and disrespectful... most of the time. Pick your battles." I say and she sighs.
"Are you saying that I should just give up and let him tell the whole class how nice your ass is and how he wants to 'bend you over the desk'?" Lexi asks, obviously feeling passionately about the subject.
"I'm saying that not everyone has the mind you do, Lex. Not everyone is capable of realizing that women aren't objects. It takes time and maturity, and those boys... they have a ways to go." I explain.
After working in a high school for a several years, I've learned a thing or two about teenage boys.
Lexi's expression softens, but she shakes her head. "It's sick."
"It is, and I hate it. But I don't let the comments of seventeen year old boys get to me. I hold myself to much higher standards than that." I wink, trying hard to calm her down again.
"I'm glad." She sighs.
"You know I'm going to have to write you a detention slip, right?" I frown.
She sighs and nods her head, "go for it."
"You gonna be mad at me for it?" I tease.
She grins and starts to walk back into the classroom, "I can't be mad that you're stupidly attractive, Evan. That is why I'm in this boat..."
* * *
I arrive home with the kids around five, which is much later than usual for me.
I start unloading the kids and the girls take off into the house while Mason waits patiently for my assistance in unbuckling from his seat.
I glance across the yard and see a girl in the Brewer's driveway who isn't Lexi.
I squint my eyes behind my glasses, trying to see who it is. About this time, Lexi pulls into the driveway with her mom and I realize what's going on.
"Happy birthday!!!" The girl yells.
Lexi climbs out of the car and shakes her head at who I have now identified as Katie. She's written all over the windows of Lexi's car with paint markers and tied balloons to the mirrors.
I unbuckle my son and watch Lexi's reaction, which doesn't look very enthused. Lexi's mom grins and hugs her tight.
Lexi looks over and sees me standing and watching, so she waves. "Hey, Evan."
I smile softly and start across the yard, feeling rude for not saying something earlier. "I didn't know it was your birthday. Happy birthday." I say and remove my shades from my face.
"Hi Mrs.Copeland." Katie says, "she doesn't advertise her birthday. Don't feel bad for not knowing."
I nod and look at Lexi's mom, "time flies, Evan. Cherish the little ones while you can." Amy smiles.

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