Battle Royale X

Chapter 5- Persons, People, Phosphorus part 2

To the left of Amari and Hannah, were (Boy No.4) Zeke Luthers and (Girl No.14) Naomi Cambel. They were the school's "it" couple, always hugging and snuggling, disregarding the school's prohibition on public displays of affection. Dating for about 3 to 4 years, they often boasted about their future honeymoon plans in Hawaii, much to the annoyance of others. Their magnetic attraction was evident as they gave each other quick kisses, drawing both admiration and envy from their classmates.

In the seats behind Zeke and Naomi, Marcus Goldman (Boy No.1), Elijah Sloan (Boy No.3), Kevin Drumbell (Boy No.9), and Lewis David (Boy No.13) sat together. These four friends were not only known for their bond but also for their skill on the school's football team. Marcus and Elijah specifically went back a while, knowing each other since second grade due to their moms being friends, Elijah would often confide in Marcus about his attempts to enter a serious relationship with Kayla, much to the annoyance of Elijah as he feels he would be pushed aside for Marcus's love life, but he tried not too rude about it. In the present, they continued laughing and joking, while engaging in a lively card game that stretched across the bus aisles.

Behind Kevin and Lewis were (Boy No.12) Milo Roberts and (Boy No.14) Jaiden Garcia (not related to Hannah Garcia). Jaiden Garcia (Boy No.14) sat beside Milo Roberts (Boy No.12) a few rows behind Zeke and Naomi. Jaiden, engrossed in Isabel Allende's "The House of the Spirits," immersed himself in the world of words. Milo, on the other hand, silently bobbed his head to the music emanating from his hand-me-down Walkman, lost in his own rhythmic universe. Milo frequently thought about producing when he was younger, but as he got older he became unsure, however, he still has a deep love for music. Jaiden was more reserved, similar to Amari but would speak when spoken to, he plays for the school's chess team and often stated how he admires logical thinking.

Behind Marcus and Elijah were Destiny (Girl No.17), Janaia (Girl No.8), and Emma (Girl No.20) occupied the seats behind Marcus and Elijah. The trio excitedly chatted about their plans for the upcoming weekend, filled with dreams of hitting the mall to find the perfect outfits. Their voices were filled with anticipation, each girl contributing her own fashion preferences and styling tips. (Boy No.16) Alex who was silently writing music for him and his band Kung Fu Ninja to perform when they got an actual gig as he was the guitarist, main vocalist, and temporary manager on the next two rows. Alex was just overall known for being quite stoic and serious, however, when we played in his band his emotions seemed to easily flow out as if they were water rushing out of a broken dam.

And behind Destiny and Janaia were (Girl No.5) Brianna and (Boy No.18) Alexander, Brianna was helping Alexander with last-minute homework he forgot to finish since she was known for her book smarts mainly which made others seek her out sometimes, a course like various other things students in the Greater United States often chose to just not homework at all really, but if there was one thing Alexander wanted to hold onto, it was his chances at getting into a good college, so he did it anyway, which didn't help much because he always turned it in late, but in his words "Better late than never am I right teach?" And behind Emma and Alex was Mei (Girl No.6), whose full name was Mei Huáng Zhào Liú Ning. She was an immigrant from the southern area of the Greater Republic of East Asia. She and her parents migrated over to the Greater United States from the Greater Republic of East Asia- specifically, the part which was most commonly referred to as China, when she was only seven, sitting beside Avery. Mei, still adjusting to American traditions, listened intently as Avery animatedly described the thrilling rides and activities they would experience at the amusement park.

Their conversation carried a sense of shared excitement, bridging cultures and building a bond of friendship. and ever since then she's mostly still trying to get the hang of American traditions and customs. Avery (Girl No.7) was talking with Mei, about the different rides and activities they would be going on once they got to the amusement park. Parallel to Mei and Avery on the left-hand side wereNiño (Boy No.19) and Natalie Romerzia (Girl No.18) conversing in animated Spanish, their voices rising and falling with passionate expressions. Though their words were foreign to most, their gestures and expressions conveyed a deep connection and understanding. Their conversation held an air of familiarity and shared experiences.