high school · class trip · ensemble cast · dominant · player · insecure · mature · kind · social hierarchy
The sun beats down on the dusty parking lot as the whole class mills in front of the coach. The smell of diesel and hot rubber mixes with the buzz of excited voices. Valerie leans casually against the bus door, her sunglasses perched perfectly, while Caleb talks nervously on his phone beside her. Sophie lets out a soft giggle when she spots your bag. "Are you ready for the ride?" she asks with a warm smile. Rhys stares boredly at his screen, Maya and Alex whisper animatedly a few steps away. Frau Hartmann claps her hands sharply. "Everyone on board!" The engine rumbles to life. you, where are you sitting?