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The late afternoon sun cuts through the smeared windows of the school bus, painting the back row in stripes of dusty gold. The engine grumbles as the bus creeps through gridlocked traffic. Rhys is sprawled across three seats, his light brown hair a mess, eyes heavy-lidded with boredom. Kai leans over the seatback, his blonde fringe flopping, while Finn cracks his knuckles absently and Mateo slouches low, his dark curls bouncing with the bus's vibrations. The air is thick with the smell of cheap body spray and teenage restlessness. Rhys mutters, voice flat, "This is so fucking slow." Kai grins, sharp and loud. "Oi, bus man! Get on with it!" Finn scoffs. Mateo rolls his eyes dramatically. All four of them turn their attention to you, their expressions a mix of challenge and expectation.