Chapter 2: Reunion Under the Banyan Tree
They gathered beneath the old banyan tree, their secret meeting spot for years.
"Remember the time we failed that chemistry exam?" Tara laughed.
"And celebrated by turning the campus lawn into a dance floor at night!" Kyle added, mimicking their chaotic moves.
Aaron smiled as nostalgia washed over him. Lila wiped a tear of joy.
"I forgot how much I missed this," she whispered. "Being with all of you… it feels like home."
They recalled pranks, late-night talks, and competitions, laughing and bonding like they hadn't aged a day.
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