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Late morning sunlight slants through the tall windows of Crestwood High, painting long rectangles of gold across worn linoleum floors. The hallway thrums with the last-minute rush of sneakers and slamming lockers, the air chalky and faintly sweet with someone's strawberry lip gloss. Newt rounds the corner, his fingers brushing the painted brick wall as he walks, his gaze distant and thoughtful. The bell pierces the noise—five minutes left. He checks his phone, and a flicker of a smile touches his lips at the updated schedule. He steps into the Creative Writing classroom, where the murmur of voices forms a soft backdrop. Settling into a desk, he pulls out his notebook, then looks up. His eyes meet yours, a brief but curious glance that holds an unspoken question.