As The Evening settled in, The students began to rouse from their meditation. One by One, They stretched, Yawning and Murmuring about how stiff Their bodies felt after spending so much time seated in one position.
"feels like We Just wasted The whole day sleeping" One of The boys grumbled, rubbing his Neck. "Man, i Could really use a massage right now," another Chimed in, Cracking his back.
The Conversation Soon shifted to Akeh and Juwon, as whispers filled the air about Why Altine had taken them away earlier.
"why'd she take them? What's so special about those two?" Someone muttered.
"They're special at Passing out," another joked, Prompting a round of chuckles.
"Better hope Juwon's Free tonight," a student added mockingly.
"we might need him to give us a Massage. At least, Put him to good use."
Their laughter died down When they noticed Lekan, Adunni and Taiwo approaching. Lekan, a first-rate Soul with a Fierce reputation For Violence, overheard the Comment about juwon. His Face twisted with a Sinister smirk.
"massage? That's a good idea." Lekan said Loudly his tone laced with Menace. "Maybe I should make you all massage me till Your hands go numb. How about that?"
The students Froze, quickly averting their gazes as they muttered apologies. "Now fuck off."Lekan dismissed them with a wave of his hand, as They Scattered, hurrying back to their dorms. Adunni raised an eyebrow at Lekan, Curious.
"It's not like you to stand up for juwon. what's going on with you?"
Lekan Shrugged, giving her a sideways glance. "Don't get it wrong...i Just hate when People try to use my property"
Taiwo Chuckled, nudging Adunni. "Yeah, That's his property."
Ignoring them, Lekan stroked toward juwon's dorm, Knocking on the door. "Juwon!"he called out. No answer. The Knocking grew Louder, more Insistent, Until finally, with a violent shove, The door broke open.
"Oh! It broke." Lekan said nonchalantly, Peering into the Empty room. Taiwo Snickered, leaning against the doorframe.
"Maybe he's out with a girl?" Taiwo suggested With a Mischievous grin. Adunni scoffed at the idea.
"juwon? Out with a girl? Please." Lekan, looking unconvinced, muttered. " It's already late in the evening, he is always at his dorm by this time. so what happened?"
Just then, From a distance, They spotted Akeh and Juwon in a Canoe, Paddling back toward the dormitory. Their Clothes were filthy, and the stench of the dump yard Clung to them. Akeh wrinkled his nose, Clearly frustrated.
"Altine didn't even Come back to check on us." Akeh muttered. Juwon, ever the Peacemaker, tried to defend her.
"She's the Chief's daughter, Maybe she had business to attend to."
"Well, Whatever the Case is."Akeh scoffed. "I Could barely breathe... I had to step out for fresh air Constantly because of that Stench! We need to wash up, fast."
As They neared the dorm, juwon nodded and said, "I'll drop you at your room first."
But their moment of Peace was short-lived. Lekan and the others were watching, their eyes gleaming with amusement.
"Maybe juwon Likes men after all." Taiwo whispered, causing the Others to laugh under their breath. Jumon stopped the Cause at Akeh's room, allowing Akeh to step onto the wooden platform. Akeh gave him a quick nod of thanks. Juwon, elated by the thanks he got From Akeh, Paddled away toward his own room, which was nearby. However, his Cheerful expression vanished the moment he saw them. He Knew What was Coming. His Posture stiffened as he braced himself to Face the first-rate students.
Akeh, sensing the Shift in juwon's mood, Followed his gaze to the group. His own expression hardened. As juwon approached, Lekan smiled ominously, his eyes locking with Juwon's. A tense silence filled the air as Akeh Watched From a distance, sensing that Something was about to unfold.