Office Hours

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

Boxes are getting filled with books and such. Shelves are being wiped down.

Come help pack, say adios, bring coffee, admit your crush, whatever.

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[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

Why break the habit now?

Elizabeth leant on the doorframe holding two cups of coffee. "Hey."

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

She looked up from the boz she was taping shut, "Hey, E. Come on in."

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

Elizabeth straightened up and entered the office, handing one cup to CJ with a smile. "How's it going?"

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

"Good. Ooh, thanks." she siad, taking the cup. "Are you about done with finals?"

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

Elizabeth shook her head. "I'll be about half way through by the end of the day," she said. "I'll be handing in my foreign lit paper next period, political campaigning presentation before lunch and psychology project after lunch. Which actually makes it more than half way through."

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

"My God, that's a lot of coursework." she said, taking a sip. "How have you enjoyed taking Josh? He's the best, you know. For all I pick on him...he's really amazing."

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

Elizabeth shrugged, and grinned slightly sheepishly. "I prefer to have more to do than less," she said. "He's been great, yeah. I've been taking US Government with him too, to see it how he does. Although he can't dance to save his life, I found out!"

After Elizabeth

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

Lana stopped in a little shyly. "Professor Cregg? I just heard you were leaving and I wanted to stop in and say goodbye."

Re: After Elizabeth

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

"Lana. That's so sweet, come on in and have a seat. Are you excited for summer?"

Re: After Elizabeth

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

Lana came down and sat down a little gingerly on one of the chairs. "I am, I guess. I think mostly I'm just glad that this semester is almost over. Hasn't been one of the best, you know?"

Re: After Elizabeth

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

"Tell me about it. It seems like we lost so many people! I'm sure it wasn't that many...but because they were close..." she trailed off. "Are you going to have time to go home for a bit?"

Re: After Elizabeth

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

Lana shrugs. "I'm not sure. I can't imagine Lex won't find some way to coerce me into visiting though. He's only my guardian till I turn 18, so I'm sure he's going to take advantage of it while he can."

She grinned, "At least he's a good guy, even if does make me crazy sometimes."

Re: After Elizabeth

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

"I'm sure you'd regret it more if you didn't go, at least for a little bit." she said as she began to tape another box. "Smallville is in Kansas, right?"

Re: After Elizabeth

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

"I know. I'll go. At least to see the Kent's and Lex and my horse. It's just... It's not really home anymore. I don't have a 'home' to go back to. I stay at the castle with Lex and visit people, but nothing that's mine is there."

She shrugged. "But all things considered, I can't complain too much. Just... someday, I'd like a home - a family of my own."

She shook her head, flushing a little. "I'm sorry, I don't know why I'm telling you all this."

After 5th period

[professor-lyman.livejournal.com]

Josh rapped on the door jamb. "Heard you're leaving us," he said.

Re: After 5th period

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

"Yeah, heading back to DC to start with. Carol said I could stay with her for a little bit. How about you? Staying on for the summer?"

Re: After 5th period

[professor-lyman.livejournal.com]

Josh shook his head. "Lost a bet with Bruno. Have to spend the summer out on a special election in Detroit." He rolled his eyes. "But as long as the seat stays Dem, it's worth it, right? I'll be back in the Fall."

He grinned. "Can't believe that campaigning is going to seem like a vacation."

Re: After 5th period

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

"Oh, Josh...you know you wouldn't have it any other way. I can't believe you bet against Bruno, though. Did you fall down hard? If you'd called me I could have...no, wait. I couldn't have because you glued my phone down." she said, trying her best to look angry.

Re: After 5th period

[professor-lyman.livejournal.com]

"I had a good feeling about the Indiana 3rd. Obviously a mistake," he said. "But I'm allowed one of those every cycle, right?"

He leaned in the doorway and grinned, entirely unrepetant. "You gave the pirate my press conference. One good turn deserves another."

Re: After 5th period

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

"I actually didn't give it to the pirate. I was helping and it got leaked. What can I say? It happens." she said innocently, "Besides...secret plan? Classic. It could have been your crack to Mary Marsh, you know."

Late Afternoon

[marsheadtilt.livejournal.com]

Veronica poked her head into CJ's office late in the afternoon.

"I heard a nasty rumor that you're leaving," she said.

Re: Late Afternoon

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

"I am, it's true." she said, wiping down empty shelves. "Come on in."

Re: Late Afternoon

[marsheadtilt.livejournal.com]

"I guess I can't really implore you to stay since I'm graduating in a week," Veronica said, "but I wanted to at least say goodbye and thank you for everything you've done for me."

Re: Late Afternoon

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

"That means a lot, Veronica. Thanks. I should thank you, too. For all your help."

Re: Late Afternoon

[marsheadtilt.livejournal.com]

"I'm just sorry I couldn't help more," Veronica said. "Is that where you're going? To try and find Shane?"