NELLY

In the Kyle, Kingsley, and Kelvin apartment, morning sunlight streamed through the windows.

Kyle tried to rouse Kelvin, calling out his name.

Kelvin stirred, still asleep.

Kingsley intervened, "Don't wake him, Kyle. He was drunk last night."

Kyle asked, "Is he not coming with us to school?"

Kingsley replied, "No, let him stay home."

Kyle nodded. "Okay, then."

Kyle began his morning beauty routine while Kingsley waited.

He carefully applied makeup, enhancing his features.

"Pink lips, perfect smile," Kyle whispered, admiring his reflection.

"This will surely attract some admirers today."

Kingsley watched, amused.

Kelvin remained fast asleep, oblivious to the conversation.

With Kyle's makeup complete, the duo prepared to leave.

"Ready?" Kingsley asked.

Kyle grinned, "Always."

They headed out, leaving Kelvin to his well-deserved rest.

In class, Nelly and Summer were already seated when Lilian approached Summer.

"Hey, you're so clueless," Lilian sneered at Summer.

Summer looked up, confused.

"Pity the girl," Lilian continued. "Kingsley's got his eyes on you, but you're blind to it."

Nelly's protective instincts kicked in.

"What's your problem?" Nelly asked, her voice firm.

Lilian smirked. "Just warning Summer about Kingsley's intentions. But I guess she's too dumb to notice."

Summer's face flushed, but she stayed silent.

Nelly's anger boiled over.

"You can't insult my friend," Nelly warned, standing up.

Lilian rolled her eyes. "Or what?"

Nelly's hands clenched into fists.

"You can't disrespect Summer and walk away," Nelly said, her voice low.

Lilian's next insult sparked Nelly's fury.

With lightning speed, Nelly grabbed Lilian's wrist, twisting it.

The two clashed, Nelly's anger unleashing a flurry of punches.

Lilian stumbled, caught off guard.

Onlookers gasped.

"Jeez, Nelly's fighting!"

"Nelly's got Summer's back!"

Reed burst into the classroom, rushing to intervene.

"Stop, Nelly!" Red shouted, prying Nelly off Lilian.

Nelly's chest heaved, her eyes blazing.

She spat at Lilian's feet.

"slut," she muttered, turning away.

Lilian's friend helped her up, both fleeing the scene.

Nelly returned to her seat, her eyes still flashing.

Summer touched her arm.

"Thanks, Nelly."

Red watched Nelly, concern etched on his face.

The classroom buzzed with whispers.

"Nelly defends her friends."

"Lilian messed with the wrong person."

As the teacher entered, the room fell silent.

But tensions lingered, simmering beneath the surface.