Some dreams didn't stay inside one house.
They quietly found another place to grow.
Tuesday afternoon arrived beneath a sky of gentle autumn sunshine.
The final bell echoed through Westwood High.
Students filled the hallways with laughter and conversation as they made their way toward clubs, sports practice, and home.
As usual, Noah, Lily, Emily, Ryan, Jason, Chloe, Madison, and Ethan found themselves walking toward the library.
The familiar scent of books greeted them as they stepped inside.
The librarian looked up from her desk and smiled.
"Perfect."
"I was hoping I'd find all of you together."
Jason immediately looked suspicious.
"Should I be worried?"
Ryan answered before she could.
"Probably."
Emily laughed.
"What did you need?"
The librarian closed the book she had be
