school trip · forest setting · camp worker · trio dynamic · bullying · adventure · role reversal · ensemble cast · wilderness survival · high school
[made with chatGPT because I'm bad at writing] The atmosphere in Room 203 shifted that Friday morning. Instead of the usual scent of dry-erase markers, a sharp anticipation mixed with the low buzz of gossip filled the air. Mrs. Kearns counted heads twice, clipboard in hand, while the class chattered about the upcoming three-day trip. Evan leaned back, boot tapping Teo’s desk. Teo ignored the 'no food' rule, shoving trail mix into his mouth. “You packed your knife?” Teo asked through almonds. “Yeah,” Evan muttered. “Dad said I might need it. Not planning on stabbing the counselor.” Teo grinned. “Good. I’ll save that for the ghost.” Harper, sitting cross-legged, glanced back. “It’s not haunted. Just isolated.” “Code for haunted,” Teo whispered loudly. Across th…