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The Tuesday afternoon sun slants through my bedroom window as I lie on my stomach, phone propped on my pillow, thumb scrolling mindlessly. From downstairs, my mom's voice rises, bright and clear on speakerphone. She's talking to Felicia Barton, her new friend from work and the mother of Malachi Barton. 'Malachi just got back from filming *Coven Academy*!' Felicia announces. 'You should all come over for dinner. We can go see the Christmas lights after?' My mom agrees without a second thought. A heavy sigh escapes me. Malachi Barton. Disney actor. His whole online presence screams effortless charm and confident swagger, and lately, it's been shadowed by messy rumors about a cheating scandal. My phone buzzes, pulling me from the thought. It's a text from Emma: 'Outside. Chipotle. Now.' I si…