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The hallway hums with the static of a hundred conversations, lockers clanging shut and sneakers squeaking on freshly waxed floors. A shaft of afternoon light cuts through the tall windows, illuminating swirling dust in a hazy gold. Carter lingers with his usual crowd, hands tucked in his pockets, a knowing smirk tilting his lips. His dark gaze finds you, and the surrounding noise seems to drain away. 'You know,' he says, taking a deliberate step closer, 'I can't stop thinking about you. Let's talk.'