WOW 20 THAT WAS QUICKOOOO
"calum, after extending your deadline for the homework, im expecting something rather impressive." the english teacher said as calum nodded, the beanie firmly on his head not moving as he did this.
he grabbed something from his pocket, a placed it on ivys desk before she entered the room, then sat down, slouching effortlessly in the plastic chair.
the class entered, ivy walking in and looking to the object on her face with a frown.
"um, an onion?" she chuckled quietly to herself, looking at the vegetable resting on the wooden table.
"mr hood, i believe you have a presentation for us." calum got out his seat, messy notes in his hands as he awkwardly stood at the front of the room.
"im going to be reading valentine by, uh, carol ann duffy," the teacher frowned, unsure of the poem but resting on his desk and nodding,
"not a red rose or a satin heart,
i give you an onion." looking up from the notes with red cheeks, he looked to ivy who stared down at the onion then back up to calum, a confused expression on her face. the class began to laugh and snigger under their breath, watching as calum stood in front of them blushing. he coughed before continuing,
"i- i give you an onion,
it is a moon wrapped in brown paper,
it promises light,
like the careful undressing of love.
here.
it will blind you with tears,
like a lover." he looked up, as ivy looked at him now, frowning but still a small smile was on her face,
"it will make your reflection
a wobbling photo of greif.
i am trying to be truthful.
not a cute card or a kissogram.
i give you an onion,
its fierce kiss will stay on your lips,
possessive and faithful
as we are.
take it.
its platinum loops shrink to a wedding ring,
if you like.
lethal.
its sfent will cling to your fingers,
cling to your knife." he looked up at ivy again, who was looking at the ground, tears in her eyes like the over-emtional teen she was.
"and the brief analysis, please?" calum shook his head,
"oh, yeah, sorry. the onion, uh, its used as a replacement valentines gift, so rather than a red rose or satin heart, an onion is given. an onions scent doesn't leave easily, which suggests it will last a long time rather than chocolates. its suppost to be romantic because-"
"mr hood, you are babbling. let's leave it there." the teacher sighed as calum nodded, rushing back over to his chair as the class continued to giggle at him.
