The NearDisaster

Scene 1, yesterday after lunch.
Kid 1: Hey someone left a cell phone on my desk.
Newkid: Hey, that's mine, she took it out of my desk.
Me: Give it to me. I'll keep it in my pocket and give it to you at 3:15.
Newkid: Don't lose it!
Me: Relax, it's in my pocket.

Scene 2, Right before dismissal.
Teacher: (walking in, panicked) Hey, did you find a cell phone in here? I think I left it when I came in at lunch to talk to you.
Me: (pulling cell phone out of pocket, spoken with tone of astonishment) Um, this isn't it, is it?
Teacher: Oh thanks so much, you found it (takes it and walks out).
Me: (staring at newkid, speechless)
Newkid: Hey wait a minute. Mine was a different color, I remember now.
Me: (looking at clock on wall) Okay, let's get our backpacks and get ready for the weekend.