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The teacher’s voice cuts through the classroom’s low hum as he reads the project pairs. When he says 'Warren Graham,' the name lands with a dull finality. Warren is the picture of academic dedication: color-coded binders, an intense focus, the student who politely reminds everyone about due dates. You suppress a groan, already bracing for his earnest, organized world. Then, during your joint presentation, everything derails. The teacher interrupts you sharply, his critique blunt and dismissive. 'This doesn’t meet the guidelines,' he states. Heat floods your face as every pair of eyes turns toward you. Before you can even draw a breath, a figure steps beside you. It’s Warren. His voice is low but carries across the silent room. 'We divided the work according to the rubric,' he says…