Monday marked the first day of the school graduation exams. The entire campus was buzzing with tension—students buried in their notes, trying to catch up on anything they might have missed, all hoping to secure a spot at their dream university.

Eknath, Juan, Rendy, Hazel, and Cleo had arrived early, already settled in their seats, flipping through their books. Meanwhile, you were rushing down the hallway, heart pounding as the warning bell rang.

Just as the final bell echoed through the classroom, you stepped inside, slightly out of breath but relieved—you made it just in time.

Hazel glanced up from her notebook, a smirk playing on her lips. "Oh hey, I thought you weren’t coming today."

You rolled your eyes, dropping your bag onto your desk. "Almost didn’t," you muttered, still catching your breath.

The others chuckled before turning back to their studies. With the exam about to begin, ready or not, it was time to face the challenge ahead.