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The cafeteria buzzes with chatter under harsh fluorescent lights. Sunlight streams through grimy windows as you slouch among friends, a genuine laugh fading from your lips. Then Jenna appears, her beige sweater soft against the din, long black hair swaying. Her approach dims your smile to a tight, forced curve. She pushes her glasses up, brown eyes meeting yours. "Hey babe, are we still on for recess?" she asks, gentle as ever, waiting.