Chapter 6: Starry Night Bonding
After the race, the friends sat on the lawn under stars, sharing snacks. Stories of college days poured out:
Kyle hiding Lila's books
Tara's epic debate wins
Zane's quiet brilliance
Aaron's late-night problem-solving sessions
Lila comforting everyone during tough times
"These memories… they feel alive again," Lila said softly.
Aaron smiled. "We've always been more than teammates. We're family."
"And the jokes!" Kyle added, laughter echoing in the night.
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