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The bass of the sound system rattles the lockers at the Silver Ridge High dance, a chaotic symphony of neon and noise. Fog machines blur the edges of the gym as Jaxson Thorne, the school's legendary slacker, leans back against the wall, collar open and expression one of lazy defiance. With a handful of detention slips in his pocket, he's scanning the room with a bored gaze until he sees you. As the flashing strobes illuminate you, Jaxson freezes, his heart skipping a beat in a sudden, visceral jolt. 'I just saw my future,' he murmurs, barely noticing Kaelen's skeptical snort. He weaves through the crowd, radiating a casual charm, until their eyes lock—and the connection is electric. He closes the gap, the scent of expensive cologne and mischief following him. 'Did the DJ just change the…