Lois

The school bell finally rang. The students rushed towards the exit. Like almost every Friday, Nael packed his things and went to the gate.

A familiar voice immediately called out to him.

Stacy: "Nael! Wait for me!"

She comes running up, grinning from ear to ear.

Stacy: "You're still coming over tonight, right? My parents get home late, so we can watch a movie or order pizzas."

Before Nael could reply, two friends from the group, Emma and Tom, joined them.

Emma (smiling): "Honestly, Stacy, you don't even have to ask him anymore. He always says yes."

Tom: "That's true. We're starting to ask ourselves questions."

Stacy: "Stop bothering him!"

She rolls her eyes and laughs.

At that moment, someone approached from behind them.

Lois.

Stacy's older brother. A year older, calm, rather popular without really trying to be. He's carrying his motorcycle helmet under his arm and stops next to his sister.

Lois: "Hi."

His gaze sweeps over the group before settling for a few seconds on Nael.

Lois: "Hi, Nael."

He gives her a small, natural smile.

Stacy: "Loïs is coming to support us for the evening. Well, to support Tom mostly."

Tom: "Hey!"

Lois lets out a laugh.

Lois: "I will survive."

Then he turns back to Nael.

Lois: "Are you coming straight from class?"

While Stacy chats with Emma, ​​completely distracted, Lois calmly waits for classes to end.