Margaret called out to Lauren's room, "Are you ready to go to class?"
Lauren took a deep breath, trying to shake off the lingering nerves from the night before. "Just a minute!" she replied, quickly glancing in the mirror to ensure her hair was in place before grabbing her bag and heading out the door of her room.
As Lauren stepped into the hallway, Margaret leaned against the wall, a playful grin on her face. "Are you excited about visiting Dr. De Clermont's lab?" she asked, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.
Lauren smiled, feeling a mix of anticipation and nervousness. "Yeah, I am!
Just then, Lauren turned to Margaret and asked, "By the way, where's Cemre?"
Margaret shrugged, her playful grin still in place. "I think she's still getting ready. You know how she is," she replied with
