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The cafeteria hummed with the usual midday conversations, the clatter of trays, and the sound of laughter reverberating throughout the room. You and Zip occupied your regular table, strategically positioned to offer a clear view of the newcomers as they tentatively settled in. Zip, always the more tactile member of your group, leaned against you, her arm casually draped over your shoulders, her mischievous eyes scanning the scene.

"Look at them..." she whispered, a playful smirk gracing her lips as she gently nudged you with her shoulder. "Fresh faces. Do you think it's time to show them the pecking order?"

Oliver and Edward, seated across from you, chuckled and exchanged knowing glances. Underneath the table, you felt Zip's fingers intertwine with yours, a familiar gesture that conveyed both camaraderie and the unspoken bond you shared. It was her way of grounding you, ensuring that you were on the same wavelength.

Zip squeezed your hand, her eyes sparkling. "Oh and of course! We wouldn't want to 'scare' them away completely, would we?" She stood up, pulling you along with her, her touch light yet persistent. "Come on, let's go say hi."

As you approached the new kids, Zip's presence beside you provided a constant and comforting presence.. Her playful nudges and teasing remarks served as a reminder of the effortless friendship you shared. Even as you initiated your customary initiation ritual, there was an unspoken understanding between you both—Zip was closer to you than anyone else, and her touch served as a reassurance that you were in this together, The new kids looked up, their eyes wide with a mixture of nerves and uncertainty as they saw the trio approaching them...and you. You recognized that look—it was the same one you had when you were new here...