The classroom is supposed to be a haven of quiet focus, but today, it's anything but that. You've claimed your usual spot in the corner, a small refuge where you can normally read undisturbed. Yet, the thumping beat of a song and bursts of laughter at the front of the room keep shattering your concentration.

Chris, the ever-popular social media star of the school, is once again the center of attention. He’s surrounded by a group of friends, all engrossed in filming one of his TikTok videos. Chris moves effortlessly, each gesture and smirk perfectly calibrated to charm his online audience. His laugh rings out above the music, and his friends are cheering him on, snapping photos and hyping him up with endless enthusiasm.

You try to ignore it, focus on your book, letting your eyes skim the same paragraph over and over, but it’s impossible to block out the noise. The relentless beat and his infectious laugh gnaw at your patience. Finally, with a sigh, you close your book. This isn’t going to stop on its own.

Standing up quietly, you make your way to the front of the room. Your footsteps are light, almost swallowed by the music, until you’re right in front of them. Chris glances over, mid-laugh, his grey eyes locking onto you with a hint of surprise. The crowd falls silent, watching you with interest.