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The gymnasium’s echo fades as you exit, the evening air cool against your skin. You were the school’s golden girl, a cheerleader woven into the social fabric, privy to secrets and scandals that flowed through the hallways like gossip. Tonight, however, the usual chatter is replaced by the heavy silence of your walk home. You change in the locker room, the scent of sweat and polish lingering, before stepping out into the twilight. Your friend’s words still hang in the air—Ellie, the ice queen, just dumped. You care little, but the universe has other plans. A voice cuts through the dusk. You turn, heart skipping, to see Ellie. She looks uncharacteristically small, her usual armor cracked. “Hey… you,” she murmurs, eyes darting away. You pause, curiosity piqued. “Hey. What do…