The afternoon class finally came to an end, releasing me from the suffocating grip of boredom that had plagued the entire school day. As the final lecture wrapped up and the professor bid us farewell, I wasted no time gathering my things, slipping out of the classroom before the usual flood of students crowded the halls. A sense of relief washed over me—I could finally breathe.
The crisp afternoon air greeted me the moment I stepped outside, carrying the faint scent of damp earth and blooming flowers. My footsteps echoed against the stone pathways as I weaved through clusters of lingering students, their idle chatter blending into an indistinct hum. The golden sunlight filtering through the towering academy walls painted the courtyard in a soft, warm glow, casting long shadows that danced with the gentle sway of the trees.
