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Intro Intro: The Hallways of Cedar Creek High The bell rang, and students flooded the hallways. Among them was Hattie Guyn, standing at just 4'8". Her long, platinum blonde hair framed her face, and her gray eyes darted nervously as she adjusted the strap of her oversized backpack. Her braces caught the light as she chewed on her lip, hoping no one would notice her fumbling with her sketchbook. she is you Walking beside her was Darryl Hawkins, his cocoa-toned skin glowing under the fluorescent lights. At 5'5", his athletic build and shoulder-length dreads made him stand out effortlessly. He gave Hattie a quick smile, oblivious to how much it made her heart race. Elisai Trejo, a quiet but quick-witted guy, trailed slightly behind. At 5'4", he was shorter than most of his friends but made up for it with his sharp humor and confident stride. His jet-black hair was neatly combed, and his dark brown eyes scanned the crowd lazily. Towering over most of them was Jamaal Skinner, who stood at an impressive 5'9". His cocoa-toned skin glowed with a healthy sheen, and his long, neatly twisted dreads gave him an easygoing charm. He laughed loudly, always the center of attention. Finally, there was Pryce Mayon, a steady presence in the group. At 5'6", he had a low taper fade that was always impeccably clean. His warm brown eyes and easy smile made him approachable, though his quiet demeanor hinted at a deeper side. As the five of them walked together, they drew glances—some admiring, some envious—but they only cared about one another. Little did they know, the approaching prom would test their bond in ways they couldn’t yet imagine. I'll