After the long day at the League grounds, the convoy of black cars stopped in front of the Fernandes mansion.
Jay stretched her arms, groaning.
Jay: "If I die tonight, make sure my funeral playlist is upbeat."
Eman: "Noted. I'll make a dance mix."
Jay: "Perfect."
They dropped off everyone one by one — Rory and Edrix at the dorms, eman at the café they were renovating, and finally, the girls and rest boys at their homes.
Jay was sitting on the counter, hair half-tied, holding coffee like it was life support.Meanwhile, Adam, Sam, and Mason were loading their luggage.
Mason: "We'll be back by tomorrow night. Need to meet the overseas members, discuss the league situation—"
Jay: "—and flirt with the barista at the airport, yeah yeah, we know."
They all laugh, even Mason—who mumbles something about how exhausting this family is—before leaving for the airport.
Not even an hour after the guys left, everyone's phones buzzed.
"Tomorrow's special career workshop at HVIS campus.
Attendance: mandatory.
Dress code: school uniform
Jay groaned, lying flat on the sofa.
Jay: "Great. School. Again."
Aries: "We all know you love chaos."
Jay: "No, I cause chaos. I don't attend it."
Morning — Fernandes Mansion
Jay was halfway through her toast when keifer's car stopped outside the gate.coming out jawline sharp, hair slightly messy — Keifer Watson, as annoyingly composed as ever.
Keifer leaned on the car, smirking as she walked out.
Keifer: "Ready, mrs watson?"
Jay: "For school or for judgment day?"
Keifer: "Same thing."
Aries appeared behind her with crossed arms.
Aries: "Watson, I'm trusting you. Don't go beyond limits."
Keifer (deadpan): "Define limits."
Aries: "Breathing the same air counts."
Jay: "Aries!"
Keifer just chuckled and handed her the helmet.
Keifer: "Relax, brother. I just drive fast, not stupid."
Aries: "You are stupid."
Keifer: "And still her ride."
Jay choked on air while Aries' soul left his body.
Sec E entered HVIS gates like rockstars making a comeback.Every head turned. Students whispered. Teachers sighed in exhaustion.Even the principal looked like he wanted to retire.
Ci-N: "Bro… they already hate us and we didn't even start anything yet."
Rory: "Give it five minutes."
edrix: "No, two. We're Sec E."
Jay whispered to david, "See? Fame. I told you."
david: "You mean infamy."
Jay: "Tomato, tomahto."
Inside the classroom, Yuri was already seated at the back — calm, unreadable, scrolling through his phone.Keifer dropped his bag beside him, nodding once. The two best friends shared a look — the kind that said "Let's not start anything before 10 AM."
Jay (entering): "Morning, class!"
Felix: "Who made you the teacher?"
Jay: "Your mom."
Felix: "Low blow."
cin: jayyy dabid grandpa is again hibernating
jay go and set between david and cin . david got up looked at jay
david : good morning jay
jay: good morning grandpa 😁😁😁
Counselling Hall
The entire school was forced into the large auditorium for the career-counselling session.Teachers on stage, motivational banners on walls, students trying to stay awake.
Rory (whispering): "If I hear the word 'vision' one more time, I'll lose mine."
Ci-N: "They're telling us to plan our future, bro. My only plan is to sleep."
Jay: "Relatable."
As Jay and Felix were about to sit together, Keifer casually shifted her chair between them
.Jay: "Watson. Seriously?"
Keifer: "What? Empty seat."
Felix: "Not empty! It was—"
Keifer (cutting him off): "Now it's taken."
Jay rolled her eyes, whispering, "You're insufferable."Keifer leaned closer, voice soft, teasing:Keifer: "And yet, here you are."
Yuri, sitting a row behind, caught the exchange and quietly smirked — equal parts amused and exasperated.
The speaker on stage began droning about "career choices" and "stability."Jay leaned on her elbow, whispering
,Jay: "If they say 'follow your dreams,' I'm walking out."
Rory: "Same."
Eman (munching on chips): "I already did. Dreamt of food.
"Ci-N: "Counselling or comedy club?"
Jay: "Depends who's talking — the teacher or Keifer."
Keifer smiled faintly, pretending not to hear, but his hand subtly brushed hers under the table.Just enough for her to freeze.Just enough for Yuri to notice.
By the time they reached the classroom, Eman had already unpacked a full lunch setup—rice boxes, chicken, vegetables, soup."Because,"
he said dramatically, "Sec E deserves comfort food."
They all clapped. Even Jay smiled softly, the rare kind.
Jay: "Awww, Eman, if you keep this up, I might actually behave today."
Eman: "Promises, promises."
Everyone ate, laughed, teased, and for a brief moment—it felt normal.The chaos, the danger, the past—all faded. It was just them.
As the bell rang, jay stood up.
jay: "Okay, guys! Freya texted—she got approval. Sec E's invited to the prom officially!"Everyone cheered, throwing papers in the air.
mayo : "Prom shopping time!"
Felix: "Who's gonna help me pick an outfit?"
Ci-N: "Not me, last time you made me hold your mirror."
They were all ready to leave—until a voice called out.
Eren!"
Everyone turned.At the door stood girls.....uncountable, all looking way too pretty and way too annoyed.
Girl 1: "So, Eren, who are you taking to the prom?"
Girl 2: "You've been ignoring all our texts!"
Girl 3 (dramatically): "Is it her?"She pointed straight at Jay.
The entire class froze.
Jay: "Wait—what?"
Eren (panicking): "No! No, no, no—she's not—it's not—"
josh: "Oh my God, this is better than a soap opera."
Felix (already recording): "Episode 45: The Prom War."
Jay (sarcastic): "Eren, how many girlfriends you got?"
calix: "More like: how many still don't know about each other?"
The girls glared harder at Jay.
Girl 2: "You stole him!"
Jay: "I what—?! I didn't even want him!"
Ci-N: "Wrong choice of words, Jay."
Jay (groaning): "Somebody bury me in the ground."