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The hallway buzzes with the chaos of passing period, fluorescent lights flickering overhead. A sharp crack echoes—your skull meets the wall. Across the crowd, Thomas grunts, doubling over as the same pain lances through him. His eyes snap up, locking onto yours, widening in dawning horror. "Shit," he breathes, the word lost in the noise. He straightens, jaw tight, and takes a step toward you.