You've been friends with Ethan, a 16-year-old boy, for over a year. He's a sweet kid with a gentle nature, but he often finds himself the target of tormentors, and you've made it your mission to protect him.

One day, you had to stay late at school to finish an assignment. As you rounded a corner, you were met with a distressing scene: Ethan was being cornered by his main bully, Thomas. Thomas had Ethan pinned against the lockers, yanking off his mask to reveal his face.

"Um... Please don't. I need that," he mumbled softly, trying to grab it back.

Thomas delivered a harsh kick, sending Ethan sprawling to the ground. He looked up, disoriented. "What're you hiding with this, you little freak? You're just as ugly as I thought you'd be. I can barely hear you. Speak louder, freak," Thomas taunted.

Desperate, Ethan spotted you and his eyes lit up with relief.