The cafeteria hummed with the usual lunchtime chatter, but at the Bubble Crew’s table, the mood was different.
Annie leaned back in her chair, sighing as she ran a hand through her newly cut hair. “I swear, I don’t even know what subject we’re supposed to be on. Ms. Everly said something about the upcoming exams, but I was in the hospital. So was Troy.”
Troy groaned, resting his head on the table. “Yeah, and let’s not forget we missed weeks of class. I barely even know what we’re supposed to be studying.”
“Guess that’s what happens when you take a coma break,” Carter teased, smirking.
Annie shot him a look, but there was no real malice behind it. “Yeah, hilarious, Carter. Maybe I should test how strong your shadows are against my vines next time.”
Jackson chuckled, shaking his head. While looking at Annie and Troy. “Alright, alright. Look, if we don’t start catching up now, both of you are gonna bomb the exams. And if that happens, Ms. Everly is not gonna be happy.”