Winter break, which had stretched over two months, was now nearing its end. Today marked the last weekend of the break. In two days, school would resume, and then two days after that, just one more week until graduation.

"It was enjoyable," said someone.

"Yes, it was so much fun," replied another.

"There's nothing we didn't do, right?"

"Probably not," came the response with a knowing smile.

I sat quietly beside my friends as they chatted and reminisced, sipping an elixir like it was a simple vitamin. The taste and scent had become all too familiar by now.

Erestica hadn't …