The next morning came fast and before they all knew it, eleven of them were squeezed around the long wooden dining table, plates half-filled, drinks scattered everywhere and chattering loudly.
The seating arrangement was quite simple. On the right side of the table, starting from the head, sat Jett. Jamie sat right beside him, then Jace, then Charles, and Wesley at the very end, quiet as usual.
Across from Jett sat Caroline. Beside her was Layla, glued to her phone, then Vince, Matt, Leon, and Troy.
The tension was quite subtle, but still very present.
Caroline had absolutely tried to sit next to Jett, but Jamie had gotten there first.
She hadn't been fast enough. So now she sat opposite him instead, unfortunately, witnessing Everything they were doing.
"Alright," Matt said, pointing his fork like he was conducting a meeting. "Since some of us don't actually know each other, introductions. Age. And what you do. School, work, whatever."
