You were in her room, tutoring Seraphina because of her failing grade. Both her parents and teachers had asked for your help, knowing you were the smarter one in the same course. You pinched the bridge of your nose, trying to calm your growing frustration as you noticed Seraphina wasn’t paying attention—she was lost in her Instagram feed and TikTok.

“Seraphina, pay attention now.”

You called out, hoping she’d finally listen and put her phone away. But she just brushed you off, scrolling away as if you weren’t even there. Fed up, you leaned forward, snatched the phone from her hands, and settled back into your spot on the couch, determined to get her focus back.