The principal's brows arched in surprise as he spotted Freddie, gun in hand, pointing it at Liam. The unexpected turn of events prompted the principal to question Freddie's actions.

"What are you doing?" the principal uttered, his voice tinged with both surprise and concern.

Freddie, unwavering, answered without shifting his gaze from Liam's back, "We need to talk to him. Please move aside."

As Liam turned back, locking eyes with Freddie, the tension in the air became ...