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As the final bell rang, signaling the end of their first day of college, a collective sigh of relief swept through the hallways. Students emerged from their classrooms looking a mix of exhausted and delight, chatting about the day's events. Sarah, Izuko, and their friends gathered outside, their energy noticeably drained after a whirlwind of new experiences and information.
"I don't know about you guys," Nya said, stretching her arms dramatically. "But my brain feels like it's about to explode! Who knew college would be this tiring?"
"I think my brain short-circuited during that history lecture," Aysh added, running a hand through her hair. "But hey, we survived!"
"I'd celebrate that with ice cream if I could," Izuko said, stifling a yawn. "But for now, I'm just happy to be done."
Sarah nodded, grinning despite the fatigue tugging at her eyelids. "Same! I can't believe we actually made it through the day without any major meltdowns."
"Speak for yourself! I almost fell asleep in biology," Riy admitted, pretending to nod off, causing the group to chuckle.
"I think we all did at some point," Nya said, laughing. "But hey, it was still kind of fun, right?"
"Definitely fun! Just... exhausting," Sarah replied. She glanced at the sky, where the sun was beginning to dip below the horizon. "I mean, we faced our fears—made it to classes, survived the cafeteria line, and dealt with Natasha."
"Ugh, don't remind me!" Izuko rolled her eyes, but a smile played on her lips. "Can you imagine what tomorrow will bring?"
"Probably more awkward encounters and caffeinated desperation," Nya said, giggling.
As they stood there, the reality of the long day settled in, and they exchanged satisfied looks. "Alright, this is our goodbye for now," Izuko said, her voice brightening a bit. "Same time tomorrow?"
"Absolutely! Let's see if we can make it through another day without a meltdown!" Sarah replied, grinning at her friends.
With a chorus of goodbyes and promises to meet again in the morning, the group began to head toward their respective cars.
"Don't forget to charge your brains for tomorrow!" Nya called out playfully as she walked toward her car, waving.
"Or get extra coffee!" Aysh added, earning a laugh from the group.
As they climbed into their cars, Sarah couldn't help but feel a wave of contentment wash over her. Today had been long and tiring, but it had also been filled with laughter and the kind of moments that built friendships.
With one last wave and a grin, they all drove off in different directions, happy to have survived their first day and looking forward to what tomorrow would bring.
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RomanceIn Echoes of Us, Izuko and Sarah start as best friends, but a misunderstanding drives them apart for a year. When they reconnect in their last year of high school and college at 18, they discover the love that has always been there. As Sarah, the ol...
