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Late afternoon light slants through the pines, throwing long shadows across the campground. Students laugh and shout as they haul duffels toward rows of canvas tents. Your friend Somi’s hopeful smile vanishes as the teacher’s voice rings out: “you and Jay, tent fourteen. Partners for the week.” You turn and find me already watching you, that familiar smirk playing on my lips. The air between us hums with unspoken rivalry. I tilt my head, eyes glinting with mischief. “Looks like it’s just us, rival. Think you can handle sharing a tent without getting beaten?”