Hugo stood tall at the front of the classroom, his chest puffed out like he was about to make the most important decision in history.
He scanned the room slowly, his sharp eyes moving over each of his classmates like a judge deciding who was worthy to join him.
The air in the classroom was thick with anticipation. Everyone was watching him, wondering who he would pick.
'Alright, Hugo, think smart. Be logical. This project is important. I need the top students, the ones with the best grades and the sharpest minds. This is about strategy, teamwork, and intelligence.'
Hugo nodded to himself as if his inner monologue had just given him the ultimate pep talk.
His face was the picture of seriousness as he pretended to weigh his options. The classroom was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
And then his thoughts did a complete 180.
'But wait a minute…' His eyes darted to Emily, her jet black hair shimmering under the classroom lights.