The matte-black Audi hummed smoothly as Stan pulled out of the parking lot, merging behind the convoy of four buses carrying the Peak University basketball team, cheerleaders, and supporting students. The morning traffic was light, allowing them to settle into a steady pace toward Velaris Crown University, roughly an hour's drive.
Inside the luxurious cabin, an awkward silence settled almost immediately.
Sophie sat in the passenger seat, legs crossed elegantly, her short cheer skirt riding high on her toned thighs. Maya and Fiona occupied the back, both unusually quiet.
Maya stared out the window, biting her lip as fresh waves of jealousy simmered beneath her composed exterior.
Fiona, the shy red-haired beauty, kept her hands folded tightly in her lap, cheeks still faintly pink from her bold decision to join. The air felt thick with unspoken tension, three girls who all harbored strong feelings for the same man, now confined together in an intimate space.
