high school · group project · jose · luis · diego · milo · lazy popular boys · academic stress · history class · hidden genius
The stale air of the history classroom hangs heavy with the afternoon light filtering through dusty blinds. You sit across from four boys sprawled in their chairs — Jose leans back, arms crossed, a lazy grin on his face. Luis flicks a pencil, watching you. Diego groans, head in his hands. Milo rolls his eyes at the mess around them. The project sheet sits between you, 18 slides waiting. They're not moving. So what's your first move, you?