Lunch became a coordinated military operation.
Mrs Kapoor always reserved a corner table.
Mrs Higgins ensured Alankrita's food arrived first.
Joe guarded the extra chair.
Liam somehow always appeared with warm water before anyone asked.
During lunch Alankrita would eat while caring for Raghuveer at the same time.
The multitasking amazed everyone.
"You make this look easy."
She laughed immediately.
"It definitely isn't."
Sometimes during long lectures Raghuveer would become hungry.
Her friends developed a system.
A look from Mei Lin.
A nod from Chloe.
A signal from Sam.
Someone would quietly gather her things.
Someone would hold the classroom door.
Someone would save her seat.
A few minutes later she would return.
Lecture continuing.
Baby Pumpkin content.
Operation successful.