𝒌–𝒑𝒐𝒑 𝒔𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒍 ˙ 🎹꩜ .ᐟ

The final bell had barely stopped ringing when the hallway erupted into its usual chaos. Students spilled out of classrooms, voices overlapping in a wall of noise.

Student 1

whispers They're here again...

Student 2

elbows her friend Look, look—Louis and Ni-ki are waiting by the lockers.

Leaning against the row of blue lockers, Louis had his hands in his pockets, trying to look casual. Next to him, Ni-ki scrolled through his phone, though his eyes kept darting toward the stairwell.

Kristina

from down the hall, voice tight What are they doing here? They never come to this wing.

Jelena

biting her lip Waiting for them, obviously.

The crowd parted slightly. Two girls descended the stairs, laughing about something. Chiquita tossed her hair over her shoulder. Asa adjusted her bag strap.

Louis

straightening up Hey.

Asa

side-eyeing Chiquita, smirking Someone's calling you.

Chiquita

without breaking stride I don't hear anything.