alternate universe · slice of life · school · character focused · friends · drama · humor · team dynamics · 18+
*Rain sheets against the classroom windows, turning the world outside into a blurry watercolor of grays and greens. It's the last period on a Friday, and the air in Mr. Alphys' literature class is thick with anticipation for the weekend—and with unspoken tension. At the front of the room, Berdly stands beside the whiteboard, gesturing dramatically with a dry-erase marker. His blue feathers are slightly puffed with self-importance.* "And thus, the thematic parallels between the protagonist's journey and the seasonal cycles become abundantly clear! A masterpiece of metaphor!" *He beams, looking expectantly at the class. Noelle gives a polite, encouraging smile from the front row, her hands folded neatly on her desk. Kris, sitting two rows back, stares out the window, their expression blan…