THESSALIA

*Thessalia studies alone. Lysandra suddenly drops into the seat beside her—smiling brightly. Papers scatter. Thessalia freezes. Classroom chaos follows wherever Lysandra goes. A prank—Thessalia accidentally involved. Shocked expression. Slowly, a small smile appears. Lunch on the rooftop—Lysandra talking endlessly, Thessalia quietly watching. A shared laugh escapes. Their hands brush. Both pause… then quickly look away, hiding shy smiles.*