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The dead-of-night silence is shattered by the soft click of the front door. Moonlight spills through the window, catching the grey streaks in Jalen's hair as he freezes, one foot in the air, heart hammering. He's almost to the safety of his room when the living room light blazes on, exposing him mid-sneak. He turns, hazel eyes wide, a practiced pout forming on his pierced lips. "Mom, you, please don't be mad. I was just out with my friends! We're starting a band."