Unaware Lifestyle.

Chapter 21: An encounter with an unfinished business.

After their fun-filled morning, the group decided to head to a nearby restaurant to grab some lunch. As they sat down at their table, Ethan took a moment to express his gratitude to his friends.

"Thank you all for making me a different person,"

Ethan said, his voice filled with sincerity.

"You've taken me out of my shell and shown me how to have fun, go on adventures, and laugh until my sides ache."

Ethan looked around the table, his eyes shining with appreciation.

"I'm especially grateful for Ruckus, even though he gets on my nerves sometimes. His jokes always manage to melt my heart."

Ruckus, never one to miss an opportunity, started teasing the group again.

"Hey, Ethan, I'm glad you appreciate my jokes. But don't get too comfortable, or you'll start to look like Bunker!"

Lyra, who had been laughing enough for one day, playfully told Ruckus to stop joking around and eat his lunch before she burst her belly. Whimsy smiled and chimed in,

"Lyra's right, Ruckus. Let's enjoy our meal in peace."

Bunker, always the peacemaker, raised his glass and suggested a toast.

"To friendship and adventure!"

He exclaimed, and the group echoed his sentiments, clinking their glasses together.

As they took a sip of their drinks, Ethan felt a sense of contentment wash over him. He was grateful for this group of friends who had taken him under their wing and shown him the ropes.

The rest of the meal was filled with easy conversation and laughter, with Ruckus occasionally interjecting with a joke or a witty remark. Despite the teasing, the group was happy to be together, enjoying each other's company and making memories that would last a lifetime.

After their fun-filled day, the group finally arrived home, exhausted but still grinning from ear to ear. Ruckus, always the jokester, had one last surprise up his sleeve. He led them to the entrance wall, where he had framed and hung the most beautiful and hilarious picture from their photoshoot.

The picture showed all of them shining their teeth, with Bunker striking a particularly funny pose. They all burst out laughing as they gazed at the photo, reliving the joy and silliness of their adventure. Ruckus had even added glasses to the frame, which made it look even more ridiculous and wonderful.

The group stood there for a few moments, staring at the photo and laughing together. It was the perfect ending to a perfect day, and they all knew that this was a memory they would cherish forever. As they gazed at the photo, they couldn't help but feel grateful for the friendship and camaraderie that they shared.

As they finally tore their eyes away from the photo, they all turned to Ruckus and thanked him for capturing the essence of their adventure so perfectly. Ruckus grinned mischievously and said,

"Hey, someone's got to keep the laughter going around here!"

And with that, they all headed off to their respective rooms, still chuckling and shaking their heads in wonder at the absurdity of it all.

The following week, Lyra's school uniform was perfectly tailored and ironed, looking crisp and professional. She put it on and admired herself in the mirror, feeling confident and stylish in the pleated blue skirt, white shirt, and blue tie.

She added the final touches to her outfit, including a blue inner jacket, a blue jacket with a belt, and a blue soaks. Her white sneakers and wristwatch with a hidden camera completed her look. Ethan had reminded her to always wear the wristwatch to school and never lend it to anyone.