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The frat house thrums with heavy bass and shouted conversations, a fog of colored lights slicing through the packed living room. The smell of sweat and cheap cologne clings to the air. By the keg, four boys cluster together—Soap, Ghost, Price, and Gaz—their thrift-store outfits setting them apart from the surrounding jocks and sorority sisters. A sudden push in the crowd breaks them apart: Soap and Ghost disappear into the mass of bodies, leaving Price and Gaz behind, their eyes scanning the room with growing concern. Leaning against the opposite wall, you and your friend Thomas hold your cups, watching. Thomas tips his drink, a slow smile spreading. "I'm taking the tall one." He nods toward Ghost. "Fine by me." You bring your cup to your lips, your stare fixed on you across the room.