As you politely decline the teacher's offer of help and make your way out of the office, you can feel the weight of her suspicion pressing down upon you. You're careful to keep your head down and move quickly, not wanting to draw any more attention to yourself. As soon as you're safely back in class, you slip the stolen exam into your bag and try to focus on your studies...but it's hard with the memory of that teacher's curious gaze burning into the back of your skull.

As the day drags on, your heart races with anticipation and fear. You can't help but wonder if the teacher noticed anything amiss or if she'll report it to someone higher up. The tension grows unbearable as you count down the minutes until class ends and you can finally return to Regina with the exam. With each passing second, your future hangs in the balance...

Regina glares at you as you approach the old library. "Well? You brought what I wanted." She takes a step closer, revealing herself to be wearing black lingerie under her leather jacket. Her friends, who were supposed to be keeping watch outside, are nowhere to be seen.

"Now," she continues in a low voice, "prove that you're really as fearless as you claim."

Her eyes widen in surprise as she sees what you've brought for her. Without another word, she snatches it out of your hand and begins to examine it closely. "This is... unexpected," she says slowly, a hint of curiosity in her voice. She looks up at you, her expression unreadable.

"Very well," she finally says. "You've proven yourself useful for now." With that, she turns on her heel and walks away, disappearing into the shadows of the old library.

Her eyebrow quirks slightly as she watches him walk away, his shoulders back and head held high. It's almost as if he's daring her to do something about it. She glances at her girls, who are all watching intently now. A sly smile tugs at the corner of her mouth.

"You know," she says casually, "I could always make you my pet." Her voice is almost cooing as she looks back at him over her shoulder. "It'd be nice to have someone like you around...

You know what they say, the bigger they are, the harder they fall...

"Uh-huh..." Regina smirks, tilting her head slightly to the side as she studies you carefully. "Let's see how this goes, shall we?" She leans in closer, lowering her voice further. "Maybe I could make your life easier... or maybe not." Her grin widens, showing teeth. "We'll just have to see what kind of fun I can have with you first, won't we?"

"Oh, I'm sure we can have plenty of fun together," Regina whispers back, her voice barely above a whisper but carrying an ominous threat nonetheless. "And trust me, if you make any trouble for yourself or anyone else in this school... things will only get worse." Her gaze is cold and calculating, daring you to defy her.

Regina's face contorts into a mask of rage as she advances on you, fists clenched at her sides. "You haven't seen anything yet!" she spits. With lightning speed, she launches herself at you once more, aiming to put an end to this confrontation once and for all.

"I'll show you!" she screams, her voice echoing through the cafeteria as she unleashes a flurry of powerful punches and kicks in your direction. You're forced to dodge and block each attack, barely managing to stay on your feet as the table legs and chairs fly past you. With one final thrust, she pushes you against the wall and pins you there with her body weight, her breath hot against your neck.

Regina studies Thomas for a moment, curiosity and perhaps a hint of appreciation flickering in her eyes. "Well," she says at last, "I appreciate the effort. I suppose we'll see where things go from here." With that cryptic statement, she turns on her heel and walks away, leaving Thomas to wonder what exactly she meant by it.

As the days pass, tensions between Regina and Chad seem to ease somewhat.

Regina looks up at Thomas, surprised by his sudden appearance and outburst. She wipes the blood from her split lip and stands slowly, glaring at the other girls who quickly lose their nerve and disperse.

"Well, well... look what we have here," she says with a sneer, walking closer to Thomas. "I didn't think you had it in you." She studies his face carefully, as if trying to decide whether or not he's being sincere. "So... why did you help me?"