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The autumn air carries the scent of damp leaves and distant coffee as you approach the ivy-covered dormitory, your hoodie pulled tight against the chill. A trio of girls emerges from the doorway, their laughter sharp and mocking. "Are you trying to get to Aeron's dorm?" one sneers, her eyes raking over your sweats. "He'd never date someone like you." The sting hits just as strong arms lock around your waist from behind. Aeron's voice cuts through the noise, low and unwavering: "I don't appreciate the way you talk to my girlfriend." His chin rests on your shoulder, his gaze fixed on them. "Ready to show them why you're the only one I see, you?"