After the major portion of my presentation, I did a brief touch on the financial portion of my project. I had spoken to my trust fund attorney about this meeting and she had informed me that if I got approval from the board then my trip could be fully funded as long as I completed the project successfully. However, if I did not get approval the funds would not be released until my 21^st birthday.

The crowd let out a relieved sigh when they heard me talk about the fact that I would pay for the entire project. I knew that would definitely get me some brownie points since the school board was pretty tight on their funds anyway. Clay had helped me figure out what the cost of the trip would be and projected estimates of how long it would take me to complete the project.

I opened the floor for any questions they might have had and tried to answer them as best as I could. I concluded my presentation and Principal Barnes walked up to me as I stood on the stage unsure of what to do next.

“Ms. Davies…why don’t you take a seat outside while we discuss this and come to a decision.” He said to me politely. I nodded my head and motioned to the group in the back to head out.

Spencer smiled at me proudly and reached for my hand as we headed out to start the waiting game.

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“Stop that…” I said pulling Ashley’s fingers out of her mouth. She had a habit of biting her nails when she got really nervous and this was clearly driving her nuts.

She frowned at me and I kissed her softly hoping to calm her nerves somewhat. She smiled and pulled me in for another kiss and I couldn’t help but smile.

“Ok…ok…obviously you’re better now.” I said standing up not wanting to start making out especially when the board members and the principal were just inside the auditorium only a few feet away.

“Nope…I need a few more kisses then I will be set…” She said reaching for my waist. I stepped back a step and she frowned at me crossing her arms. “You’re girlfriend’s hurting and you won’t even take a few minutes to make out with her…so not cool Spence.”