Chapter 185

The first day of the partner project felt… strange.

Not bad.

Not wrong.

Just different.

Alex sat at their desk, tapping a pencil lightly.

Marcus dropped into the seat beside them.

“So,” he said, “what are we even doing?”

Alex looked at the board.

“Project about ecosystems.”

Marcus groaned.

“More nature stuff?”

Alex nodded.

“Yes.”

Marcus leaned back.

“At least you like that.”

Alex shrugged.

“I like learning.”

Marcus smirked.

“Yeah, ...