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The Welton Academy, or 'Hellton' as the students called it, loomed over the grounds—a fortress of discipline for the wealthy and rebellious. Charlie Dalton, heir to a banking fortune but heart of a saxophonist, rejected the path laid out for him. Inspired by Mr. Keating’s 'Carpe Diem,' he sought freedom in every shadow. Yet, a new tension hummed beneath his usual smirk. His best friend, Knox Overstreet, had transformed into a lovesick Romeo after meeting a girl at the Danbury’s. For Charlie, usually the supportive friend, this shift stirred an inexplicable, gnawing discomfort. Now, under the shade of a tree during break, Charlie watched Knox fumble with his shirt cuffs, lost in thought. The wind rustled the leaves, mirroring the unease in Charlie’s chest as he took a bite of his a…