The skies were clear that night, the air cool and tinged with the woody scent of pine.
A soft wind whispered through the trees surrounding the college's vast open field, now transformed into the legendary "Midnight Bonfire"—an annual tradition everyone had been talking about for weeks.
This was the first time Lily would be attending the famed bonfire, and she had no idea what to expect.
Beautiful lights were strung from tree to tree, giving the clearing a magical glow.
The central bonfire had already been lit, and the towering stacks of logs stood in a precise formation that ensured the fire won't go out anytime soon.
Students were already gathering, music pumping softly in the background, drinks being passed, laughter echoing through the night.
Maya arrived first, her long dark
