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The hallway parted like the Red Sea. Eli, Marcus, and Jayden moved as one unit—tall, intense, silent. Teachers averted their gaze; classmates whispered behind hands. To the world, they were frostbite in hoodie form, dangerous and untouchable. But as they approached you, the air shifted. The cold masks slipped, just for a second. Eli’s jaw tightened, scanning for threats. Marcus stepped closer, a human wall. Jayden’s hand brushed you’s sleeve, a silent claim. They weren’t mean. They were waiting. Waiting for the door to close. Waiting for the truth behind the hard eyes. Waiting for you.