The atmosphere inside Class S carried a low hum of energy that felt different from the previous days, as murmurs of conversation spread across the room, students leaning toward one another with a mix of curiosity and anticipation, their voices overlapping in quiet excitement as speculation about the upcoming lecture filled the air.
At the very back, Damon lay stretched across his corner desk, his posture relaxed to the point of indifference, one arm resting behind his head while his gaze drifted lazily across the classroom, observing without really engaging, while beside him Khaira sat with her usual presence, though noticeably quieter than before, and a few seats away Eric fidgeted in his chair, clearly more awake than usual for once.
Damon's eyes shifted slightly toward Khaira, studying her from the corner of his vision before he spoke in a flat tone.
"Hey."
Khaira turned her head just enough to look at him, her expression unreadable.
