RAVEN POV:
So after the whole damsel-in-distress episode (ugh, still not over that one), the teachers decided it was time to herd both seniors and juniors into the hotel lounge. And let me tell you — it was fancy. The kind of place where you can smell money in the air and the floor is so clean you feel bad for stepping on it. There were chandeliers, plush couches, and this ridiculous floral centerpiece in the middle that looked like it was auditioning for a royal wedding.
Everyone was buzzing — laughing, flirting, showing off their shiny alpha energy like they were on parade. Me? I was just trying to fade into the wallpaper and maybe pretend I was invisible. Spoiler alert: it didn't work.
The teacher cleared her throat and announced that we'd be partnering up — one room per pair. Cue chaos. Everyone immediately turned to their besties, forming pairs faster than you could say "rejection." It was like a speed dating show, only the prize was not having to share a room with me.
