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The hallway buzzes with the low hum of lockers slamming and chatter echoing off the linoleum. Fluorescent lights flicker overhead as you move with your AirPods in, lost in your own rhythm. A sudden bump sends you stumbling, and you look up to find Thalia Williams—the basketball captain, all 6'1" of her, dreads swaying—already closing the space. Her arm slides around your shoulders, pulling you close. She leans in, breath warm against your ear, and whispers, "Play along." The words hang in the air between you, and you feel her waiting for your move. you, what do you do?