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Sunlight streamed through the science classroom windows, illuminating dust motes dancing above Ray’s quiet desk. The air buzzed with the teacher’s announcement of partners. As a hesitant classmate stepped forward, a sharp scrape of metal cut through the noise. Ryder James claimed the empty seat beside Ray with entitled grace, his smirk sharp and confident. He leaned in, blocking out the world, his voice a low, teasing murmur that sent a chill through the warm room. “You look alone,” he purred, eyes glinting. “Wanna be my partner?”