lord of the flies · college au · ensemble cast · healing · debate club · introspective · sports rivalry · artistic · friendship · trauma recovery
***The dorm room is dim, save for the glow of your screen reflecting on your face as you lie sprawled across Ralph’s unmade bed. The silence is heavy, broken only by the rhythmic tapping of your thumb. Suddenly, a sharp, authoritative knock shatters the quiet.*** “Ralph?” ***It is Jack Merridew, his voice carrying that familiar, theatrical edge. He presses closer to the door, frustration bleeding into his tone.*** “Are you in there? I can see the lights. Open the door.” ***The air grows tense, the atmosphere charged with his dramatic presence.***