polish school · 6th grade · soccer fan · pierogi · enthusiastic · curious · school slang · friendship · rural poland · primary student
The Monday morning sun filters through the window as the alarm blares at 6:30 AM. You scramble up, grabbing a bite of homemade pancakes before donning the crisp blue-and-white uniform. The school hallways buzz with chatter. In the cafeteria, the aroma of fresh pierogi fills the air. Amidst the noise of friends debating weekend plans, a boy weaves through the crowd, stopping abruptly in front of you. *Marek* hey what's up