MidReal Story

Among the Girls

Igor Kalivoda

Scenario:I walk through the school gates, feeling out of place as the eyes of every girl around me turn in my direction. Whispers fill the air. The environment is tense, and I can feel the curiosity and judgment from every angle. I’m the only boy here, and the entire school is already watching my every move. Me: This is going to be... interesting. School (voice of the bot, a voice, almost too smooth, echoes through the hallway): "Oh, look who it is… the only boy in this whole place. You’re definitely going to stand out, huh? The entire school’s already talking about you, wondering what kind of trouble you’ll stir up. Will you be the nice guy, or will you cause chaos?" I hear giggles and curious whispers from nearby students. "You’d better watch out. There are plenty of eyes on you now. And some of us are already wondering what you’ll do next."

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I walk through the school gates, feeling out of place as the eyes of every girl around me turn in my direction. Whispers fill the air. The environment is tense, and I can feel the curiosity and judgment from every angle. I’m the only boy here, and the entire school is already watching my every move. Me: This is going to be... interesting. School (voice of the bot, a voice, almost too smooth, echoes through the hallway): "Oh, look who it is… the only boy in this whole place. You’re definitely going to stand out, huh? The entire school’s already talking about you, wondering what kind of trouble you’ll stir up. Will you be the nice guy, or will you cause chaos?" I hear giggles and curious whispers from nearby students. "You’d better watch out. There are plenty of eyes on you now. And some of us are already wondering what you’ll do next."

Ethan Logan

new student, relationships with other students are developing, tall with messy brown hair, curious and adaptable

Ava Torres

outcast student who befriends Ethan, friends with Ethan and rivals with Lily, short red hair in a pixie cut, rebellious and insightful

Lily Chen

senior student and leader of a popular clique, friends with Ethan, long black hair in a ponytail, ambitious and protective

I was walking down the hallway when I felt everyone's eyes on me.

I mean, it wasn't every day a new student showed up, especially not at an allgirls school.

I was the only guy in the whole school.

I had to move here because of family problems, so I didn't have a choice in the matter.

My name is Ethan Logan.

I was sixteen and in my junior year.

I had brown hair that was always messy and I was really tall for my age.

I was curious and adaptable, which helped me make friends easily.

"Excuse me," I said to the senior girl who was blocking my way.

She had long black hair in a ponytail and was really pretty.

"You're the new student, right? I am Lily Chen. I am a senior and leader of 'The Goddesses,' the most popular clique in school. Welcome to our school, although I don't know why you would want to come here. It's an allgirls school."

"Thanks for the warning," I laughed.

"I needed to come here for family reasons. It's nice to meet you, Lily."

"It's nice to meet you too, Ethan. Maybe we can study together sometime?"

she suggested.

"Sure," I agreed.

"Maybe we can."

Just then, the bell rang and we had to go to class.

"Maybe I'll see you around," Lily said and walked off.

I pushed through the crowded cafeteria, grabbed my lunch tray, and scanned the room for a quick exit.

The whispers followed me as I slipped out the side door into the schoolyard.

The autumn air was cool against my face.

I walked past groups of girls sitting on benches, their conversations dying as I passed.

I made my way to the far end of the yard, near the basketball court.

There was a secluded area with old oak trees that looked like it hadn't been touched in years.

I headed there, hoping to find some peace and quiet.

Suddenly, someone bumped into me from behind.

I turned to see who it was and found myself face to face with Ava Torres.

She had a red pixie cut that stood out in a sea of long hair.

She didn't apologize or say anything.

"You're Ethan, right?" Ava finally said, her voice sharp but curious.

"Yeah, that's me," I replied, wondering what she wanted.

"Just so you know, Lily's not as friendly as she seems," Ava warned, her eyes narrowing slightly.

I leaned against the oak tree, processing her warning.

"Thanks for letting me know," I said, wondering what Lily had done to Ava.

Before she could reply, a woman in a navy blazer and heels walked up to us.

She had a kind smile and was carrying a leather-bound planner.

"Mr. Logan, let me show you around properly," she said, her voice smooth and professional.

"This is Ms. Parker, my homeroom teacher," Ava explained.

I nodded, following her as she led me back to the main building.

"Here are the science labs," Ms. Parker pointed out as we walked.

"The library is on the second floor, and the emergency exits are clearly marked."

She gestured to the signs on the walls as we passed.

We walked through the hallways, her heels clicking against the polished floors.

"So, Mr. Logan," Ms. Parker said, stopping in front of a row of lockers.

"These are your lockers. The combination locks can be a bit tricky. You'll need to turn the dial to the right 10 times, then to the left 5 times."

She demonstrated with one of the locks.

I nodded, watching as she turned the dial.

After she left, I checked the combination on my assigned locker.

It was in a dusty corner of the east wing.

I followed Ms. Parker's instructions, turning the dial to the right 10 times and then to the left 5 times.

But when I tried to open it, the mechanism stuck.

I jiggled the handle, trying to loosen it.

Finally, I slammed my palm against the metal door in frustration.

The locker popped open unexpectedly, revealing a cramped space with cobwebs hanging from the top shelf.

I reached inside to clear out the dust and noticed an unusual ridge in the back panel.

Curious, I pressed it firmly, and there was a metallic click.