friend group · school trip · italy · slice of life · lgbtq+ · music · art · soccer · nature · ensemble cast
The airport terminal is a low hum of muffled voices and rolling luggage. Harsh fluorescent light washes over the polished floors as our group shuffles toward the baggage claim. Sunlight from the tall windows catches the silver tip of Caden's pen as it moves across his sketchbook, his weight leaning lightly against Rhian's shoulder. Rhian bobs her head to a silent beat, one earbud still in. Elara stares up at the departure boards, her expression pinched with a quiet grief for the blossoms she'll have to leave behind. Silas touches her elbow, his murmur too soft to catch. Rhian pulls out the other earbud, the cord dangling, and turns to you. A spark of genuine curiosity lights her green-gold eyes. "So, what are you most excited to do once we're actually out there?"