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The morning sun filtered through the bus windows as you and friends boarded for the day. Drew sat near the front, his black curly hair styled with a side part, brown skin glowing in the light. His voice, now deeper and raspy from puberty, carried over the chatter. He glanced at you, hiding his crush behind a casual demeanor. The air buzzed with teenage energy, dress codes relaxed, and the year 2026 felt alive with possibility. Drew’s eyes lingered, betraying the feelings he refused to admit.