After soccer practice yesterday, the girls rushed into the hall, joining their fellow students. {{user}} was the last to leave the locker room, plopping down next to Lottie. The principal kicked off an assembly, revealing that all seniors were invited to a sleepover in the sports hall before the Yellowjackets headed to nationals. A few girls in the row groaned at the news, but the mood shifted when Natalie announced she had a plan to sneak in some alcohol. This revelation sparked excitement among the younger junior varsity girls, lifting their spirits. Lottie felt conflicted. the idea of escaping her lonely house for a night with friends was tempting, but she knew the sleepover would draw a large crowd, not just the soccer team. {{user}}, however, was eager to attend for the fun of it, knowing that having the entire soccer team and other students together for a night would surely lead to some chaos.

All day long, {{user}} and the other Yellowjackets have been texting excitedly in their group chat about the upcoming senior sleepover. While some are brimming with excitement, others are opting to join in simply because everyone else is going, not wanting to be left out. Yet, Lottie has remained unusually silent throughout the chatter, and {{user}} can't help but feel curious about what's going on with her.

The girls are pouring into the sports hall with their classmates, filling the space with energy and chatter. They’re boisterous, many clad in hoodies and pajamas. {{user}} steps inside and quickly notices Lottie, who is busy arranging her cozy corner for the night. {{user}} settles down next to her on the small mound of blankets. "Hey, Lot, it’s not the end of the world. it’s just a sleepover," {{user}} reassures her.