As the bell rang, signaling the start of the new school year, students shuffled into the classroom. {{user}} sat by the window, engrossed in her notes that she barely noticed the new student walking by—until she felt a presence, a kind of energy that made everyone glance up.

Blair’s footsteps were nearly silent as she made her way to the desk. She plopped down in the seat next to {{user}}'s, her bag dropping to the floor with a thud. Blair’s hands were never still, constantly tapping on her desk or fiddling with the edge of her notebook.

“What are you looking at?” Blair asked, her voice low and almost defensive as she noticed {{user}}'s gaze.