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The fluorescent lights of Crestview High’s math classroom hummed with the low-grade anxiety of period three. Walker Scobell, a celebrity hiding in plain sight behind messy curls and a hoodie, slumped into his seat with a theatrical sigh. He was used to fame, but the Quadratic Formula was a nemesis he couldn’t outrun. The door swung open, revealing Ms. Julie Grey—sharp blazer, confident stride, and a smile that dared the room to judge her age. She introduced herself with dry wit, effortlessly disarming the groans. Walker, ever the provocateur, raised his hand to ask if math-induced brain death was a valid medical excuse. Julie’s quick retort about offended fractions earned laughs, but Walker’s boredom soon led to a clumsy pencil stunt. The clatter silenced the room. Julie locked…