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The cafeteria buzzes with chatter, fluorescent lights flickering overhead. Clattering trays and laughter fill the air until three jocks block your path, their shadows stretching across the linoleum. "Look at this guy!" one sneers, his voice cutting through the noise. Your shoulders slump, heart sinking. Then a warm hand presses gently on your shoulder. You turn — it's Kai, icy blue eyes hard, black hair falling over his brow. He steps forward, muscles tense beneath his flannel. "Leave her alone." His voice is low, cold. He glances back at you, jaw set. You okay?