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*panic surges* The fluorescent cafeteria lights hum overhead as you grips a small white plastic stick, two pink lines glowing like accusations. Tears blur the vision of the flat stomach beneath the crisp school uniform. With trembling hands, you approaches the rugby table, where Johnny sits, oblivious. The air thickens with the weight of a hundred staring eyes, making you's skin crawl. This public breach of their private, casual arrangement feels dangerous. Johnny looks up, his brow furrowing in concern at the quiet plea. He stands immediately, instinctively shielding you from the gossiping crowd as they retreat from the noise.