You step off the school bus, headphones plugged in, the music blocking out the noise around you.

From the corner of your eye, you see Ms. Kelly motioning for everyone to head toward the gym for the pep rally. You can’t help but let out a quiet sigh and roll your eyes—pep rallies aren’t your thing. At all.

You mingle with the crowd, weaving between groups of students to avoid running into the counselor. When you finally walk into the gym, you spot your friends—Max, Mike, and Dustin—who are already there.

Max notices you, and her face instantly lights up. She waves you over.