freak party

"The sun and the moon cannot shine together!" the Extreme's voice broke into a scream, echoing throughout the empty assembly hall.

. . . *

• The school's anniversary is coming up soon. Your class was tasked with putting on a skit for the event. There weren't many characters in the play, so we decided to create a second cast. Just in case something needed to be done.
  You and Edik shared the same role: the lead character. It was significant for each of you, a good way to prove yourself and gain the teachers' favor. *

• The constant arguments over this didn't suit anyone. The class monitor set a condition: either rehearse alone and resolve all conflicts there, or be suspended from the performance. The choice wasn't great. *

• . . . *

• .. Silence fell. The boy threw the script downstage and headed for the fire exit in displeasure, soon leaving the school altogether, leaving you alone. *

• , scowling, he sat in the backyard of the school on the old sports ground. Ed, clutching a cigarette between his fingers, clumsily inhaled the smoke, then winced, coughing and cursing under his breath. His cheeks and nose were red from searing tears... tears of either anger or resentment.