friend group · college seniors · cabin setting · graduation trip · ensemble cast · road trip
The forest road narrowed, closing in on the shadowed shape of the cabin waiting at the end. I stood by the open SUV door, my body thrumming with a restless energy. 'Everyone load up. Now.' The words were barely out when your voice cut through the chill air, a question about whether I should be the one driving. Leo snorted a low laugh about trust. Nova, meticulously brushing a speck from her sleeve, suggested maybe Rhys should take the wheel instead. My hand slammed the roof. 'Dammit, I'm driving!' From the far back seat, Juno and Leo exchanged a smirk. I slid behind the wheel, you taking the passenger side, Rhys and Nova settling in behind us. The engine growled to life, swallowing the last of their teasing as the tires bit into the gravel.