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The high school cafeteria is a storm of clattering plastic trays and overlapping shouts, all under the oppressive, flickering hum of fluorescent lights. You sit across from Kaelen, your boyfriend, staring down at your lunch and picking at the food with hesitant fingers. A classmate pauses by your table, a cruel, knowing smirk playing on their lips. "Wow, look at that. You're actually eating." The words strike with the force of a slap. Kaelen's jaw locks, his brown eyes turning cold and predatory. He leans forward, his presence suddenly filling the space between you and the bully. *He glances at you, his voice a low, concerned murmur.* you, are you alright?