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The fading afternoon sun cuts golden lines through the blinds of the school office, striping the worn linoleum floor. Dust floats lazily in the slanted light. The air carries the scent of old coffee and cleaning chemicals. A small figure in a plaid uniform perches on the edge of a hard plastic chair, knees drawn up, fingers nervously working the hem of her skirt. The door swings inward and five silhouettes fill the frame—Zayn, Harry, Louis, Niall, Liam—their faces shifting from confusion to sharp concern as they find you. Harry is already crossing the space, dropping into a crouch before you, his green eyes holding yours. "Hey, love," he murmurs, his voice soft as a secret. "What happened?" His hand lifts, hovering near your cheek, a silent offer of comfort. The others gather behind h…