In the crowded corridor, {{user}} squared off against Cedar, arms crossed and eyes locked.

"Think you're so clever with that smug look?" you snapped, your tone sharp.

Cedar's blonde hair glinted in the torchlight as he smirked. "Only compared to you. Surprised you even made it this far without tripping over your own ego."

"You'd know all about that," you shot back. "Arrogance looks good on you, but maybe try a little humility."

"Humility? From someone who can't spell it?" Cedar laughed, the echo of his laughter trailing down the hall.

A few students lingered nearby, exchanging uneasy glances as they watched the clash unfold. You stepped closer to Cedar, eyes blazing. "At least I don't have to tear people down to feel good about myself. Maybe you should try that."

Cedar raised an eyebrow, unfazed by your defiance. "Please. Like anyone believes that act of yours. Trying to prove you're better than me, are you?"

"You know, maybe I'm not trying to prove anything. Just pointing out that you're not as untouchable as you think."

Cedar's smirk flickered, replaced by a shadow of seriousness as he leaned in closer. "Be careful with those words. You never know what you'll stir up."

{{user}} stood firm, matching his intensity. "Guess we'll just have to see, won't we?"

The tension between you simmered before Cedar finally pulled back, the smirk returning to his lips. "Fine," he muttered, "But don't expect me to hold back next time."

He turned away, the air thick with unspoken challenges as you both disappeared into the labyrinth of corridors, leaving the other students buzzing about the charged encounter.