Unforeseen Bond

Estelle's urgent cry of "Odette!" pierced the morning stillness, signaling the beginning of their first day at the Academy of Everglow. With the school day starting at 7 am, time was of the essence. A groggy Odette stumbled out of her room in response to Estelle's urgency, prompting a sleepy inquiry about the rush.

Yawning and rubbing her eyes, Odette questioned, "What's the rush, Estelle?"

Estelle, barely containing her excitement, pointed at the clock. "It's already 6 am! We can't be late on our first day at the Academy of Everglow."

In a quick exchange of glances, the two friends darted to the bathroom, jostling for space as they rushed to get ready simultaneously. Toothbrushes clashed, and hair accessories flew in their haste.

Rushing down the stairs with backpacks in hand, Estelle couldn't help but laugh. "Imagine being late on the very first day at the Academy. The horror!"

Odette chuckled, "We're not going to let that happen. Besides, it wouldn't be an adventure without a bit of morning chaos."

Bursting out the front door, the morning sunlight welcomed them to a new chapter at the Academy of Everglow. As they walked to school, anticipation and nervous excitement bubbled within them, forging a shared memory of the chaotic but unforgettable start to their first day. They believed this would be the beginning of a journey filled with friendships, discoveries, and the bonds that would shape their time at the Academy of Everglow. However, fate had a different plan.

While walking, Estelle and Odette accidentally bumped into two eight-year-old boys. "Sorry," the girls apologized, but the boys merely stared.

Estelle noted, "That boy with ruby eyes seems familiar," while Odette thought, "The one with ocean eyes feels familiar."

Suddenly, the boys hugged them, declaring, "Sister."

Shocked, Estelle and Odette rejected the notion. "Huh, I'm not your sister," they asserted, but the boys didn't relent, leading to an awkward silence.

The air hung heavy with an awkward silence as the two eight-year-old boys responded with an annoyed "Hmmph" to Estelle and Odette's rejection of the unexpected familial claim. The atmosphere around them seemed to thicken, and in that fleeting moment, the girls became acutely aware of the ticking clock, the seconds counting down to the start of their first day at the Academy.

Estelle exchanged a puzzled glance with Odette, their expressions mirroring the confusion that had settled upon them. The boys, with their enigmatic ruby and ocean eyes, remained silent, adding an element of mystery to the encounter.

Attempting to alleviate the tension, Estelle extended an olive branch. "Uh, do you want some treats?" she offered, hoping to shift the atmosphere and diffuse the peculiar situation.

However, the boys remained steadfast, refusing the gesture with a curt, "No. Don't treat us like children."

Estelle, undeterred, gently pointed out the undeniable truth. "But you are," she remarked, her tone carrying a touch of amusement.

The boys' expressions hardened, and a momentary silence stretched between them like an invisible barrier. It was a standoff, a clash of perspectives, and the ticking of the clock became more pronounced, echoing the impending reality of time slipping away.

Realizing that attempting to reason with the boys might not yield immediate results, Odette stepped in. "We've got to go. See you!" she exclaimed, breaking the awkward silence and signaling to Estelle that they couldn't afford to linger any longer.

With a nod of agreement, the two girls swiftly turned away from the boys and continued on their journey to the Academy of Everglow. As they walked, the initial excitement of the morning was replaced by a lingering sense of curiosity and bewilderment. The encounter with the boys lingered in their thoughts, casting a shadow over the otherwise sunlit path to the academy.

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