[tu..tu..tu..tu]
Arjun woke up early in the morning to the sound of his alarm clock. He yawned, still feeling sleepy, and got out of bed quickly because it was the day of the academy trip for first-year students.
After getting ready and double-checking everything, he emerged from his room in his academy uniform, carrying two bags with him.
The trip was scheduled for one week, and students had been informed in advance to bring extra clothes and other necessities.
As he stepped out of his room, Arjun closed his eyes and took a deep breath for a few seconds. Then he opened his eyes and looked around, checking if anyone was watching. Once he confirmed that no one was there, he began to walk.
Today, he was in high spirits, perhaps because he had been having more fun with his friends lately. He had been stressed since he arrived in this world and had been preoccupied with many things.
He had been filled with stress from day one and was constantly on guard.
However, he finally found some relief when he went to the mall with his friends and had a good time. Now he was ready for the trip and the upcoming adventure.
He had thoroughly planned and organized everything for the upcoming adventure, which was quite exhausting for him and also had an impact on his budget.
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{Arjun's point of view}
Carrying two extra bags with me, I made my way to the academy today. It was the day when I would go on an academy trip with my classmates.
I turned my face upwards and looked at the sky—it was blue, and sunlight fell on my face, giving me a warm and gentle feeling.
(Today's weather is good.)
The weather was clear, with a gentle, cool breeze flowing and the sunlight at the perfect temperature.
After walking for a while, I arrived at the entrance gate of the academy. Many students, just like me, were entering the academy with extra bags.
[Tap..Tap]
While I was still standing and looking at the academy, someone suddenly tapped on my shoulder from behind. I turned around and saw Frey standing there with his usual smile.
However, this time he was also carrying an extra bag, just like me.
[So, did you bring everything we need for this trip?]
I smiled at him and initiated the conversation with my question. He smiled back, lifted his bag, and answered me loudly in his usual energetic voice.
[Of course!]
We both started walking and entered the academy gate.
After about ten minutes, we entered the academy hall, where around a thousand first-year students were already seated. We found some empty seats in the corner and sat down. After waiting for some time, Sela and Donn also arrived.
[Donn!! Sela!!]
Frey, being his usual self, signaled them loudly, and they joined us.
They were also in their academy uniforms, but Sela wasn't carrying any bags, while Donn had four bags with him.
Looking at Donn, I couldn't help but feel sorry for him.
(Hmm! Being a boyfriend is certainly tough!)
[What happened, Donn? Are you planning to stay for extra days?]
Frey said that with a grin and burst into laughter. Donn, who was listening, gave Frey an annoyed look and told him to stop.
[Shut up, Frey.]
Donn told Frey to shut up and sit next to me.
[What is he saying, Donn?]
Sela, who didn't understand the joke, asked Donn to explain. Donn, who was sitting on my right, turned to Sela and answered.
[It's nothing, Sela! Frey is just still drunk from last night.]
[Oi! I don't drink.]
Frey protested while sitting on my left.
After they joined us, we talked for a while and waited for someone to come on stage. After five minutes, two women came up on the stage.
One of them approached the microphone—a woman with long blond hair, light blue eyes, and a height of around 5.9 feet. She was stunning, with long legs and a mature face.
Everyone was mesmerized by her presence.
The hall fell silent as all conversations ceased, captivated by her presence.
She gazed at everyone and, after ensuring she had everyone's attention, began to speak.
[Hello, everyone. My name is Mira.]
She introduced herself, and everyone listened attentively. Even the usually noisy boys were silent.
( huh!? Why? )
To my surprise, another woman was on the stage—Sara.
Looking at everyone, she stood there.
She is the head caretaker of the commoner dormitory building. Her role was to oversee our dormitory, so I hadn't expected to see her there.
[ And this person here with me is Sara...We are in charge of this year's academy trip...academy conducts a trip every year and only first-year cadets are allowed to go on that trip...so this will be your first and last academy trip....]
Still very confused about why Sara was there...I and others started to listen to what that lady Mira was saying...after she pushed for a second...she fully looked at the student's faces and after that...she continued.
[ So enjoy this trip to the fullest...that's all ]
after that speech was over...everyone stood up and started to walk outside of the academy...what she said was right...only first-year students are allowed to go in the academy trip and we will not have this trip next year.
( well...this academy is number one and only the best awakeners come here...we can't be lazy around. )
After coming near the gate...we saw around ten buses near the gate waiting for us...those were double-decker buses and they were very big in size...every bus had the capacity to take 100 people in it.
some people were also standing there to for us...they all were in the same dresses and everyone was looking around 25 to 30 years old.
When we all came near them...mira came toward them and turned to others...and started to talk.
[ Attention everyone...these buses here will get you to Santos train station...these buses have capacity to carry a hundred people in it...that's why we have assigned one bus to each section and every bus has written their section name in front of that bus ]
She explained that one bus was enough to carry one section in it...so I just to have find bus that had written the name of my section.
( But....what was the name of my section?)
I wondered about that...how can someone forget about his class section name...how can someone be that dumb...well...that dumb person was me...but think about that...who would remember the name of the class section of the protagonist from some novel.
I skipped that part and didn't put much mind...but that was my mistake...and now I regret that.
( Now what should I do? )
I stood in one place frozen.
[ What are you doing Arjun!? let's go! ]
And then suddenly Frey grabbed my shoulder and pulled me with him and started to walk.
( Ohh! He must have known which bus we have to take...Frey...I didn't know you were this useful...I am very proud of you )
I walked along with him while smiling proudly like one father whose child accomplished some great feat.
Frey on the other hand didn't know what Arjun was thinking and both reached their class bus.
[Arjun...I will sit on the window seat ]
Frey said that and entered the bus hurriedly...thinking that Arjun may try to stop him.
Arjun looked at him and smiled at his childish behaviour...he usually isn't that much excited.
Arjun also entered the bus and sat with Frey...and after some time... Ron and other characters also started to enter the bus.
Everyone was hoping to enjoy this trip...but only Arjun knew how this trip would become one of their night mere.
( I hope Ron takes care of everything so I don't have to do anything )