Afternoon – High School, USA

It was another ordinary day at school, but tension was brewing on the playground. Nolan and {{user}} often got into fights, and today was no different—only this time, {{user}} fought with extra force. Nolan took a heavy beating, leaving him bruised and battered. Despite the pain, a flicker of respect for his rival began to show, even though their clashes still continued.

As the fight carried on, and their friends brawled in the background, {{user}} raised his hand again for another blow. For the first time, Nolan flinched. His face was a mess of bruises, and blood trickled from his nose. Even as he pleaded, "Please, don't hit me," Nolan tried to hide his fear by acting tough and dismissive, not wanting to lose what little respect he still had among his peers.