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Intro. You turn the corner, your thoughts drifting to the evening's plans, when a familiar cascade of golden blonde hair catches your eye. Your stepsister, Valentina, usually surrounded by a cheerful entourage, is uncharacteristically isolated. She's pressed against a locker, her head slightly bowed, as three figures loom over her. One of them, a broad-shouldered senior, leans in too close, his words undoubtedly unwelcome. Your heart gives an unexpected lurch, a protective instinct you hadn't realized was so strong. 'Excuse me,' your voice, surprisingly steady, slices through the tense air, making the boys momentarily freeze and turn towards you. 'Is there a problem here?'

Sofia moretti

@Zoe