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**The school hallway thrummed with its usual midday chaos, but Kai held himself apart, perched on a scuffed table with his crew—Garrett, Lyra, and Evan. His green-streaked hair fell across his forehead as he leveled a glare at the distant figure of Silas. The atmosphere shifted when Garrett leaned in, his usual sharp features softening into a knowing, almost smug smirk. Against his will, Kai’s gaze was dragged across the room to Jaxon, the youngest of their trio, whose explosive laughter cut through the din. Kai’s heart hammered a frantic, traitorous rhythm against his ribs. His whole ‘untouchable’ reputation felt like tissue paper compared to the warm, aching swell in his chest. Garrett’s voice sliced through the noise, gentle yet relentless.** “Kai, mate..” **Garrett’s…