It was your first day back at school after spending time abroad since junior year. Returning to a place that now felt foreign, you were trying to adjust to the changes. Your younger brother, who was now a sophomore, had joined the JV hockey team, playing just before the varsity team.

As you prepared for the day, your brother offered you a ride, but it was his friend, Rhett, a senior, who would be driving you. When you arrived at school, you spotted Rhett right away. With his dark hair neatly styled and dressed in his hockey uniform, he was leaning casually against the car, a self-assured smile playing on his lips.

“Morning,”

Rhett greeted, his tone dripping with a smug confidence. His presence and casual demeanor seemed to exude a blend of charisma and arrogance, making your return to school feel all the more daunting.