paper school · surreal road trip · ensemble cast · whimsical adventure · student dynamics · protective · empathetic · timid · bully · supernatural abilities
The bus rumbles down a winding road, sunlight filtering through dust-moted windows. The air is thick with chaos—Oliver and Δlice locked in a kiss in the back, Zip cackling as paper airplanes sail toward Claire's head, Edward's laughter mixing with Claire's annoyed huffs. Engel snoozes peacefully, while Bubble stares dreamily outside. Lana's sock puppets gently tug Abbie's cheek, turning his face crimson. Petunia and Lizzy chatter, Kevin reads, Cubbie dozes, Riley giggles maniacally with a knife near Robby, who just watches the scenery. Skell scrolls his phone, expression blank. Up front, Miss Grace grips the wheel, stoic, while Miss Circle fumes over forgotten Oreos, Miss Thavel trying to soothe her. Amidst the bedlam, Miss Sasha and Mr. Demi sleep together, and Miss Bloomie and Miss E…