Ep 4: Sparks in the classroom
{Room 212, first bell. Students are settling into seats.}
Jasmine
(nudging Emma) Bet Brooks is late because he's scouting the school for the perfect dramatic entrance.
Emma Ferrari
Confidence is cheap. Respect? That's earned. Let's see if he knows the difference.
Door swings open. Tyler Brooks steps in hoodie up, backpack slung casually over one shoulder. Phones lift instantly
Tyler
Room 212, huh? Home if the soccer queen herself
Emma Ferrari
(without looking up) You mean the captain who actually wins games?
Tyler smirks, glancing around the room before sliding into the empty seat next to Emma
Marcus
(whispering, typing on tablet) Observation: first classroom interaction tension detected. Probability of verbal sparring: 97%. Attraction factor:92%.
Zara
(rolling eyes) It's like watching two fireworks about to collide.
Mr. Carrington enters, tall, sharply dressed, attempting authority.
Mr. Carrington
Settle down. Today, you'll be working in pairs for a leadership exercise. Choose wisely. This project counts towards your first term grade.
Students murmur. Tyler raises a hand.
Tyler
Mind if I choose first?
Mr. Carrington
Go ahead, Mr.....?
Tyler
Brooks. Tyler Brooks.
Tyler scans the room, finally landing on Emma.
Tyler
Ferrari. Looks like we're partners.
Emma Ferrari
I think me answer's obvious. If you want in, you'll have to earn it.
The class murmurs. Phones click. Marcus types quickly
Marcus
Observation update:Tyler Brooks sits with Emma Ferrari. Potential global trending:HIGH.
Tyler
(leaning back, smirk widening) Challenge accepted.
Emma Ferrari
One thing straight-- this isn't about looking good. It's about result.
Jasmine
Do you think they actually know what they're doing?
Zara
Does it matter? Ridgewood's never about what you do __ it's about how it looks when you do it.
Mr. Carrington
Alright, pairs. Your assignment: lead a mini-strategy debate on school improvement. You have forty-five minutes. Go.
Tyler
(leaning towards Emma) First rule: I'm not here to play nice.
Emma Ferrari
(smiling, sharp) Good. Neither am I.
They start brainstorming.
Tyler
So. Cafeteria politics. Redesign the layout. Or maybe just install a Brooks-Ferrari VIP section. Thoughts?
Emma Ferrari
(raising eyebrow) keep dreaming. Your name doesn't earn you a corner here. We plan for the student, not the celebrities.
Tyler
(grinning) That's cute. You actually think I don't care about the students.
Emma Ferrari
(crossing arms) Cute is not a strategy. Do you even know how to lead a debate?
Tyler
(mock gasp) Ferrari doubting my skills already? Scandalous.
Marcus
(typing, muttering) Conflict level:88%. Humor level:79%. Audience engagement:100%
Zara
(whispering to Jasmine) I swear, Marcus is the only one who's actually neutral in this chaos.
Jasmine
(laughing) For now.
Emma Ferrari
(leaning forward) Fine. Let's start with defining the problem. Cafeteria chaos. Too many cliques, everyone fights for the territory.
Tyler
Agreed. But we need a solution that makes me relevant.
Emma Ferrari
(snapping) You're not relevant. You're.... optional.
Tyler
(grinning) optional is my middle name.
Emma Ferrari
(ignoring the giggles) We create zones. Athlete Core, Influencers lounge, Legacy Balcony, General Assembly. Clear boundaries, clear benefits.
Tyler
(nodding slowly) Okay...... but what about events? Social mixers, VIP access, games? Make it dynamic. Keep the tension. Keep it....... Ridgewood.
Emma Ferrari
(smirking) You're learning. Maybe this won't be a total disaster.
Tyler
(playful) Maybe? You think I can't impress you?
Emma Ferrari
(rolling eyes) I'll be impressed when you finish your sentence without checking your reflection in a window.
Tyler
(mocking offended) You wound me.
Jasmine and Zara exchange looks, quietly stifling laughters🫣😂
Marcus
(Typing rapidly) Emotional tension:escalating. Prediction social media impact: exponential.
Zara
(elbows Jasmine) Marcus is practically narrating their romance.
Jasmine
(grinning) Don't tempt fate.
Emma Ferrari
(ignoring them) Let's move to execution. Schedule rotation for lunch, supervision, and volunteer events. We need structure.
Tyler
(leaning in) And I propose.... weekly competitions. Small challenges. Make it exciting. Make students compete.
Emma Ferrari
(tilting head) You mean chaos with a schedule. I like it.
Tyler
(grinning) See? Already thinking alike.
(Mr. Carrington walks past, glancing at their notebook.)
Mr. Carrington
Impressive. You two might actually pull this off.
Emma Ferrari
(muttering to Tyler) Don't let it get to your head.
Tyler
(softly) Don't worry. I've got plenty of room for your head to get to mine.
Class end. Phones still recording. Students whispering as they leave.
Student 1: Did you see Brooks with Ferrari? That's. insane.
Student 2: Ship confirmed. #FerrariBrooks trending.
Marcus
(typing) Chapter one, first classroom spark: success. Tension and attraction levels optimal.
Jasmine
(smirking at Emma) Admit it. You're intrigued.
Emma Ferrari
(walking out, ignoring comment) Don't be ridiculous.
Tyler
(calling after her) Class isn't over, Ferrari. I'll see you at lunch....
Emma Ferrari
(without turning) Good. I'll be ready.
Doors closes behind her. Tyler smirks, pulling out his phone.
Tyler
(muttering) Game on.
feel soo tired🥱🥱🥱🥱, let's meet chapter 6 🫡 #RidgewoodXBTS. the show continues
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