I walked into the cafeteria alone, keeping my eyes straight ahead.The elegant cafeteria was crowded and noisy, with students sitting in groups around almost every table. Conversations overlapped, chairs scraped against the floor. I ignored all of it.I joined the line, collected my food, and found an empty table near the windows.I sat down alone.That was exactly how I wanted it.I picked up my fork and started eating, refusing to look around even when I could feel the occasional glance in my direction.I was halfway through my meal when a shadow fell across my table.Chris stood there.Behind him were four guys I recognized as his friends although I couldn't say I knew any of them well.They all looked like they had been assembled specifically to intimidate people.One was broad-shouldered with a serious face, another was tall with his sleeves rolled up, another had a permanent-looking frown, and the last one had the kind of expression that made him look like he had never laughed i
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