CH:03
The weekend has arrived, and Brighton University’s campus is buzzing with activity.
The Theater Society is holding their first auditions for the fall production, and the engineering students are preparing for a group project presentation.
Meanwhile, Layla, Nate, and the rest of the gang find themselves stepping out of their comfort zones in new ways.
Layla stands near the entrance to the theater, clutching her script.
Students mill about, chatting and practicing their lines.
Ryan is at the front of the room, exuding confidence as he addresses the group.
Ryan
Today is your chance to shine.
Ryan
Show us your talent, your passion, your… everything!
Hannah
What Ryan means is, just relax and do your best.
Hannah
We’re looking for commitment, not perfection.
Layla hesitates near the door, biting her lip.
Mia
Remember, you’re not a tree anymore!
Layla
(Laughing nervously)
Ryan notices her and waves her over.
Ryan
I was wondering if you’d show up.
Layla
Let’s not get ahead of ourselves…
As Layla steps into the audition room, she takes a deep breath.
Her stage fright momentarily forgotten as she delivers her first lines.
[Engineering Building – Robotics Lab]
Nate sits at a table with Ethan and a few other students, assembling parts for their group project.
The room hums with activity as tools clink and machines whir.
Ethan
(Gesturing to a diagram)
Ethan
This is your section.
Ethan
Think you can handle it?
Nate
Yeah, I’ve been practicing.
Nate
I think I can get the circuit to work.
Ethan
Just remember, if it blows up, we’ll blame Drew.
Drew, another senior, glares at Ethan but smirks.
Drew Kang
Ha-ha, very funny.
Drew Kang
Don’t mess it up, rookie.
Nate focuses intently, his hands steady as he works on the circuit.
Slowly, the small device comes to life, lighting up with a soft glow.
[Dorm Courtyard – Afternoon Break]
Layla and Mia sit under a tree, sharing a bag of snacks and recounting their day.
Nate walks by, holding a notebook, and Mia waves him over.
Mia
We’re talking about Layla’s big audition.
Layla
Better than I thought.
Layla
Ryan said I ‘brought depth to the role,’ whatever that means.
Mia
It means you’re awesome. Duh.
Nate
I, uh, got my first circuit to work in the lab today.
Layla
See? We’re both making progress.
Mia
I think we should celebrate.
Mia
Coffee at that new café off campus?
[Off-Campus Café – The Hangout]
The three friends arrive at a cozy café filled with warm lighting and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee.
They take a corner table, chatting over their drinks.
Mia
(Snapping a photo of her latte art)
Mia
I could totally live here.
Mia
This place is so aesthetic.
Layla
You say that about every café we visit.
As they settle in, Noelle walks in with Yuna, who waves excitedly.
Yuna
Fancy meeting you guys here!
Mia
The more, the merrier.
Noelle sets down her coffee, her calm presence contrasting Yuna’s bubbly energy.
Noelle
What’s the occasion?
Layla
We’re celebrating small victories.
Layla
Auditions, circuits, that kind of thing.
Yuna
Maybe next time we’ll be celebrating something bigger.
Yuna
Like Layla landing the lead role.
The group walks back to campus, the setting sun casting a warm glow over the buildings.
The atmosphere is relaxed and full of promise.
Mia
You know, today was a good day.
Mia
I feel like we’re all on the right track.
Layla
Here’s to more small victories.
Nate
And maybe some big ones too.
As they part ways, the camera lingers on Layla and Nate, both smiling softly.
Comments
eva
When will you realese next chapter 🩷
2025-01-22
6
Noh Eun-ha
Need next chapter bro✨
2025-01-24
3
eva
That's amazing 💕
2025-01-22
6