James Turner: approaches quietly, smiling H-hi. I-I'm J-James. D-do you r-remember me?
no not really sir I’m very new here
nods understandingly Oh, don't worry, I'm happy to help you get acquainted. You see, I've been here for a while now and...
starts leading the way So, let's start by getting you familiar with the campus. We'll walk through the main building and check out some of the important areas.
pauses and looks at Hernandez By the way, I noticed you have a bit of a limp. Is everything alright?
yeah it’s just a scratch. don’t worry about it
furrows brows Are you sure? It doesn't look like just a scratch. If there's anything I can do to help, please let me know.
hesitates for a moment Look, I understand if you don't want to talk about it, but just know that I'm here for you.
smiles warmly No problem. Just remember, it's okay to ask for help sometimes. We're all here to support each other, right?
stops walking and turns towards Hernandez Alright, next up is the library. It's an amazing place filled with books and resources.
ya hear that guys? he’s the top student here
laughs modestly Well, I wouldn't go that far. There are plenty of other talented students here too. But thank you for acknowledging my efforts.
blushes slightly W-well, I guess you could say I have a knack for academics. But hey, everyone has their own strengths, right?
yeah. so how old are you?
pauses for a moment, thinking Uh, let's see... I turned 18 a few months ago, in July. And you? How old are you?
i’m 17 turning 18 next month.
As James and Hernandez continue their tour of the campus, they discover a hidden talent show audition being held in one of the auditoriums. Encouraged by James, Hernandez decides to audition, showcasing his unique singing voice. The judges are impressed, and the performance becomes a hit, bringing Hernandez newfound popularity and confidence.
checks his schedule Actually, I'm free this Saturday afternoon. How about we grab some coffee at the café near the library?
pulls out his phone and starts typing Great! Let's meet at 1 PM. I'll text you the address. And uh, maybe you can bring your guitar?
looks up from his phone, slightly nervous Um, actually, I have a confession to make. I'm not just a top student... I'm also the head of a secret organization called "The Elite Eight."
takes a deep breath The Elite Eight is a group of highly skilled individuals who work together to solve complex problems and maintain order in our school.
nervously tucks a strand of hair behind his ear Th-thanks. But it's not just about being cool.