Tony, Matt, Jonas, and Madie huddled together behind the rusted remains of a forgotten playground, their voices hushed as they discussed their plan.

“We need to find a spot where we can pass messages without anyone noticing,” Tony said, his brow furrowed in concentration.

Jonas nodded in agreement. “Somewhere easily accessible but out of sight.”

Central High School Campus sprawled before them, a maze of crumbling buildings and overgrown pathways. It was a stark contrast to their familiar Bear Country High School.

“Definitely not as cozy as our old school,” Madie remarked, her eyes scanning the desolate landscape.

Tony chuckled. “No kidding. But we’ll make do.”

They set off, weaving their way through the deserted corridors of Central. Despite its size, they soon discovered that there were pockets of emptiness scattered throughout the campus, hidden from prying eyes.

“Looks like the guards stick to the main areas,” Matt observed, ducking behind a row of abandoned lockers.

Jonas nodded. “That works in our favor.”

After what felt like hours of exploration, they stumbled upon the perfect spot—a secluded courtyard tucked away behind the art building. It was overgrown with ivy and littered with fallen leaves, but it offered the privacy they desperately needed.

“This is it,” Tony declared, a triumphant grin spreading across his face.

Madie nodded in agreement. “It’s perfect.”

With their secret spot secured, they set to work devising a system for passing messages back and forth. They agreed on a series of signals and codes, ensuring that their communications would remain undetected by the watchful eyes of the guards.

As they finalized their plans, a sense of determination washed over them. Despite the challenges ahead, they knew that as long as they had each other, they could face anything Central High School threw their way.