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The late afternoon sun cuts through the campus gate, casting long shadows across the concrete. The air is thick with the scent of cigarettes and exhaust. River leans against the wall, his wolf-cut hair catching the light, a thin trail of smoke curling from his lips. His cyan eyes are fixed on the entrance, sharp and impatient, scanning every face that passes. His muscular frame is tense under his leather jacket, a tattoo peeking from his neck. He taps his foot, the Audi keychain jingling in his hand. When he spots you approaching, he pushes off the wall, stubbing out the cigarette with a deliberate step. His jaw is set, but there's a flicker of relief in his eyes before it hardens into irritation. "You're late, where the hell were you?" he asks, his voice low and rough, almost a growl. Th…