Chapter 6: The Journey Begins
Emi woke up early on the day of the trip, feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness. She had packed all her bags the previous night and was ready to go.
Mr. Jackson dropped her off at college and gave her a tight hug. "Be safe, Emi. Call me if you need anything," he said, sounding a bit emotional.
Emi smiled at him. "Don't worry, Mr. Jackson. I'll be fine," she said, trying to reassure him.
As she walked towards the bus, she saw her friends already seated inside. They greeted her with warm smiles and welcomed her to the group.
Just then, the professor entered the bus and greeted everyone. He introduced himself and explained the itinerary for the trip. Emi listened attentively, feeling excited about the places they were going to visit.
Allen, who was seated next to her, leaned over and whispered, "I hope you're ready for an adventure, Emi. This is going to be epic!"
Emi turned to him with a small smile. "I'm always up for an adventure, Allen. But let's not get too carried away," she said, trying to keep things grounded.
Allen chuckled. "Don't worry, Emi. I'll keep you grounded. But that doesn't mean we can't have a little fun along the way," he said, winking at her.
Emi raised an eyebrow. "What kind of fun are you talking about, Allen?" she asked, a hint of amusement in her voice.
Allen grinned mischievously. "Oh, you know, just some harmless teasing and banter. It's all part of the experience," he said, nudging her playfully.
Emi shook her head, smiling. "I don't know about that, Allen. But I guess we'll see how it goes," she said, settling back in her seat and looking out the window as the bus started to move.