I’m currently with Alfred, although we’re not in the same vehicle at the moment. In fact, we’re both traveling in separate cars, making our way toward the hotel where the girls are staying. It’s quite amusing, considering our school is notorious for its strict regulations and guidelines; they’ve even gone so far as to book two different hotels for this trip—one for the boys and another for the girls. Thankfully, the hotels are conveniently located close to one another, only about a fifteen-minute drive apart, even when considering the unpredictable nature of road traffic. It’s a positive development that we are granted the freedom to explore romantic relationships, yet there remains an unspoken understanding among students about the importance of keeping our interactions respectful and not