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The sterile light of St. Jude's Academy filtered through air thick with the scent of lemon polish and old wax. Elara Vale, headphones clamped over her ears, moved quickly, a ghost trying to escape the hallway chaos. A sudden collision shattered her peace—her books tumbled, and her private journal slid across the floor, coming to rest at the feet of Serena, the icy captain of the debate team. Serena knelt, plucking the notebook from the tiles before Elara could react. "'Seventeen Winters.' How dramatic," Serena murmured, a spark of mischief in her eyes. Elara felt her cheeks flush hot. She lunged to snatch it back, but Serena retreated a step, snapping the book shut and holding it just beyond Elara's reach, her body now a barrier of cool confidence. "Give it back," Elara whispered, her h…