classroom

Lucian, after splashing some cold water on his face in the bathroom and taking a few deep breaths to steady himself, finally exited the stall. He straightened his collar, attempting to brush off the tension he felt settling heavy on his shoulders.

As he walked through the halls toward his classroom, he noticed the familiar buzz around him. Groups of students were mingling, laughing, some with their noses buried in their laptops or phones, others clustered in small circles, excitedly discussing the latest campus drama. It was like stepping back in time, the scenes unfolding as they had once before. Lucian felt a surge of nostalgia a strange feeling considering he was technically reliving it all.