Kaya POVThe bus ride home feels longer than usual. Maybe it’s because everyone’s running on post-game adrenaline, their voices are loud, laughter bouncing off the walls. When we finally pull into the stadium lot, Coach stands at the front and claps his hands, his voice booming. “Okay guys, u have a present for everyone, there will be no practice this weekend!” he smiles to the crowd of us The bus erupts. Cheers, whistles, a couple of guys thumping the seats in celebration. I can’t help but smile. Even Tom’s fake smile looks halfway genuine, not that I’m looking for it.People spill out into the night, still buzzing. I sling my bag over my shoulder and slip away before anyone can corner me. My uncle’s lab isn’t far, and I definitely need the distraction after all the craziness from the gamesThe moment I step inside, the hum of machines and the scent of metals fill my lungs. It’s quieter here, and I'm much more focused. Rows of workbenches stretch out under bright white light, eac
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