Before the faculty members could physically separate them, Victoria delivered one final, vicious shove toward her opponent.
One girl takes a heavy hit and collapses onto the cafeteria floor[cite: 1].
SFX: Fall impact[cite: 1]
Chloe hit the linoleum hard, her head spinning as the chaos of the cafeteria blurred around her edges.
Teacher: Victoria Vance! That was completely uncalled for! Principal Davis is going to hear about this!
Victoria: I was just defending myself against an unhinged freshman.
Coach Miller: Save your excuses for the disciplinary committee. Walk, now.
Victoria adjusted the collar of her olive jacket, shaking out her hair with an air of arrogant nonchalance.
The girl in the olive jacket walks away confidently while everyone watches in silence[cite: 1].
SFX: Low tension beat[cite: 1]
Students whispered behind their hands, parting like the Red Sea to let the victorious senior pass without a scratch.
Bystander: I can't believe she actually managed to take down a senior like that.
Another Student: Victoria always gets away with everything anyway.
Coach Miller knelt down beside Chloe, offering a supportive hand to help her up from the scattered debris.
Coach Miller: Are you alright, Chloe? Can you stand up on your own?
Chloe: I'm fine, Coach. Just help me get my books.
Victoria stopped at the double doors leading out to the main hallway, turning her head back over her shoulder for one final parting remark.
She looks back with a calm, dominant expression[cite: 1].
Voice (Girl in Jacket - BOLD & CONFIDENT): "Now you eat last."
The heavy doors swung shut behind Victoria, leaving the cafeteria in a stunned, reflective silence.
Chloe wiped a tear from her cheek, her jaw set with a fierce determination that promised this war was far from over.
Chloe: We'll see who eats last tomorrow.