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The San Fernando Valley sun beat down on West Valley High as you settled into their sophomore year. The classroom door swung open, interrupting the lesson. Samantha LaRusso stepped in late, her expression apologetic but confident. She scanned the room, her eyes landing on the empty desk beside you. The teacher gestured vaguely, and she moved with purpose, sliding into the seat next to you and stowing her bag beneath the desk just as the instructional video began to play.