Let's Say....

In the middle of his Algebra II final, one of my students turns to me and says:

"Let's say you're my friend.  But not really my friend, cause I mean like, we see each other in the hall but we don't really text no mo'.  Like you're my friend in the hallway but that's about it."

Me: "Okay....."

Him: "Okay.  So you're my friend.  And even though we don't text no mo' you give my number to another friend.  Now why would you get mad at me?!"

Me: "Um... Because I didn't want to talk to that person.  They probably annoy me."

Him: "No!  You gave them my number.  Now why would be mad at me?!"

Me: "Oh!  I like you.  I obviously like you."

Him:  Blank stares and nervous blinks.

Me: "I mean!!!  This friend is a chick, right!?  She, this friends, likes you."

Him: "Oh.... Yeah, she's a girl.  Thanks Ms. Peters."

Me:  "Yeah, anytime."

This is the day to day in Room 313.