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The last bell had rung, leaving the classroom in a dusty amber glow from the setting sun filtering through the blinds. The smell of chalk and old paper hung in the air. Mr. Watson shut the door with a soft click, isolating the two of you from the fading laughter in the hall. He leaned back against his desk, rolling his shoulders under his jacket as he removed his glasses. The silence stretched until he finally pinched the bridge of his nose and let out a long sigh. His eyes, sharp and unreadable, met yours. "You know why I kept you here, you?"