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The October air bites cold, leaves skittering across the cracked pavement as the final bell echoes through the hallway. You step outside into the gray Jersey afternoon, your breath misting. A crowd has gathered near the chain-link fence, bodies pressing tight. Through the gap, you see him — the new kid from second and fifth period, dirty blonde hair falling across his glasses, grey beanie pulled low. His knuckles are bloodied as he shoves a jock back, jaw set, quiet fury in his eyes. He's beautiful, and he catches you watching.