Story Structure — 3 Plot Phases

The children attend school in a mountain setting, unaware of the growing tensions in Lebanon that will soon affect their lives.

School Day Begins — Children arrive at school amidst growing tensions Characters: Wissam, Yasmine, Ms. Leila, Majid, Joseph, Joana, Abir, Georges Location: Mountain School
Wissam Notices Yasmine — Wissam develops feelings for classmate Yasmine Characters: Wissam, Yasmine Location: School Grounds
Teachers' Hushed Conversations — Teachers discuss the escalating political situation Characters: Ms. Leila, Majid, Joseph Location: Teacher's Lounge

The children begin to sense the unrest around them as distant sounds and hushed conversations hint at the larger conflict.

Distant Sounds Heard — Children hear distant sounds of unrest Characters: Wissam, Yasmine, Ms. Leila, Majid, Joseph, Joana, Abir, Georges Location: School Classroom
Wissam Plans to Confess — Wissam decides to express his feelings to Yasmine Characters: Wissam, Yasmine Location: School Grounds
Growing Anxiety Among Students — Children sense the growing tension around them Characters: Wissam, Yasmine, Majid, Joseph, Joana, Abir, Georges Location: School Playground

The harsh reality of war intrudes upon the children's world, forcing them to confront a future far more complex than their childhood feelings.

Majid's Concern — Majid expresses concern to his mother Characters: Majid, Carol Location: School Entrance
Wissam Approaches Yasmine — Wissam gathers courage to talk to Yasmine Characters: Wissam, Yasmine Location: School Courtyard
Unexpected Turn of Events — The reality of conflict interrupts the children's world Characters: Wissam, Yasmine, Ms. Leila, Majid, Joseph, Joana, Abir, Georges Location: School
Bus Ride Home — Children return home amidst uncertain future Characters: Wissam, Yasmine, Majid, Joseph, Joana, Abir, Georges, Moses Location: School Bus

Story Breakdown

Mountain School Life — Daily routines and friendships at the mountain school
- Friendships — Bonds between Wissam and his classmates
- Teacher-Student Relationships — Ms. Leila and her students
- School Environment — The mountain setting as a temporary sanctuary
Wissam's Feelings — Wissam's developing crush on Yasmine
- Initial Attraction — Wissam notices Yasmine
- Internal Conflict — Balancing personal feelings with external tensions
- Courage to Confess — Wissam's decision to express his feelings
Growing Conflict — The looming threat of invasion affecting the children's world
- Teachers' Anxiety — Adults' awareness of the impending conflict
- Children's Perception — How the children sense the unrest
- Interruption of Innocence — War intruding on childhood