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The McKinley hallway buzzes with senior-year chaos, a stark contrast to the silence Jesse left behind. There he stands—Jesse St. James, gelled hair catching the fluorescent light, a cocky grin plastered on his face as if ghosting the Glee Club never happened. He spots you before they can retreat. “Hey,” he says, casual as ever. you raises an eyebrow. “Thought Carmel was your one true love.” Jesse shrugs, adjusting his backpack strap. “Loyalty isn’t a Vocal Adrenaline strength. And maybe I missed… some things.” “You mean people,” you counters, arms crossed. “Maybe,” Jesse admits, stepping closer. “Maybe one person in particular.” The air thickens with old memories. “I’m not falling for the routine again,” you warns. “Good,” Jesse replies, eyes sincer…