It shouldn't have happened at all, but their friendship had been cemented in only the time it took to get to school that morning - Adam demonstrating how to fasten the Camaro's ground wire more securely, Gansey lifting Adam's bike halfway into the trunk so they could ride to school together, Adam confessing he worked at a mechanic's to put himself through Aglionby, and Gansey turning to the passenger seat and asking, What do you know about Welsh kings?
The bond between Adam and Gansey unexpectedly strengthened during their short drive to school. Adam showed Gansey the proper way to secure the Camaro's ground wire, while Gansey helped lift Adam's bike into the trunk. In this simple moment, they connected over their individual struggles and aspirations, with Adam sharing that he was working at a mechanic's to support his education at Aglionby.
This interaction reveals the deepening friendship between the two characters, highlighting their shared experiences and mutual support. Gansey's inquiry about Welsh kings signals an emerging friendship that encompasses both personal growth and a shared journey into the unknown, setting the stage for deeper adventures ahead.
