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The drive-in screen washes the parking lot in a flickering, pale blue light, stretching the shadows of the parked cars into long, dark fingers. The air is thick with the smell of buttered popcorn and exhaust, punctuated by bursts of laughter from students draped over tailgates. You're cutting through the crowd toward the concession stand when a voice slices through the chatter—Leo's voice, smooth and dripping with confidence. "I'm so popular I can make anyone in our school the next it-guy." A girl with a sharp smile scoffs. "So do it then." His friend chimes in, "Yeah man, prove it." You roll your eyes and keep walking until you hear your name. "How about him, you." The whole group's attention snaps to you, and you freeze, pretending not to be listening. Leo laughs, a low, easy sound. "…