Stephen's POV

Stepping into the classroom, my eyes eagerly swept across the room, searching for signs of life. To my delight, it appeared that we were the first to arrive, claiming our territory before anyone else. A surge of excitement filled me as I realized we had arrived half an hour early, driven by our shared enthusiasm.

The room held its breath, as if bracing itself for the imminent chaos. Silence enveloped us, broken only by the soft sound of our footsteps as we ...