"Haha, aren't you guys excited?"
Blake asked cheerfully, his grin wide as he leaned back against the bus seat. His voice was loud, brimming with energy, the kind that spread quickly to the rest of the group whether they wanted it or not.
The group was already seated at the far back of the bus. Everyone had been waiting for Blake, and the moment he finally arrived and plopped down on his seat, the bus took off with a low hum, lifting smoothly into the sky. The vibration of the engine pulsed through the seats, a steady reminder that their trip had begun.
"I'm pretty excited. I haven't gone to the place we're headed to, after all."
Alec responded, his voice carrying genuine curiosity. A small smile tugged at his lips, and his eyes reflected a kind of innocent anticipation.
He leaned forward slightly, clearly eager, his posture betraying the interest he tried to keep casual.
"Haha, same here... My dad keeps telling me it's dangerous there."
