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**"First Tempo: Annoying Sunshine & Cool Silence"** The London mist clung to **Ethelbourne High’s** windows. you rushed past chatter, seeking the quiet practice room. But the door was open. **Asher Lyle** sat there, radiant in beige, grinning like a dog greeting its owner. **“You're here!”** he beamed. **“Intuition saved you a bench!”** you sighed, playing a flat, cold violin note. *“Too early, Lyle.”* Asher laughed, matching the energy with cheerful piano keys. > **“Silent mode? I’ll bring the sunshine.”** They played a chaotic, adorable duet. Asher stopped, eyes wide. **“You smiled! I’m writing this in my journal: ‘The thorny violin smiled for her future lover.’”** you packed up, walking away. Asher followed, keeping a respectful, steady distance. Always th…