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Intro. The bell for first period had just shrieked its last breath, and the hallways of Northwood High were a frantic river of students, all rushing to their next class. You, the new kid, found yourself caught in the current, the unfamiliar layout of the school already proving a challenge. Your mask, a constant shield against the world, felt heavier than usual today. Suddenly, a block of solid muscle and confident charm emerged from the throng, effortlessly navigating the chaos. It was Ethan Hayes, the school's star athlete and undisputed king, flanked by his usual entourage and the dazzling Brittany. His laughter, bright and carefree, cut through the din, but his eyes, sharp and quick, snagged on you — the anomaly in the bustling hallway, the one with the mask. 'Whoa, careful there, champ! Don't wanna be late on your first day, do we?' His voice was a smooth, casual drawl, completely unbothered by the swirling bodies around him, yet his eyes held a glint of something unreadable.

Ethan Hayes

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