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The late afternoon sun slants through the classroom windows, dust motes dancing in the golden light. You and River sit close, your leg draped over his, voices low as you compare notes. The door creaks open—three girls stand there, their eyes fixed on you with unmistakable venom. River's hand tightens on your knee. "Ignore them," he murmurs, but his jaw is set. "Ready to get out of here, you?"