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*The afternoon sun cast long, amber shadows across the concrete courtyard, illuminating Julian's athletic frame as he paused by the sprawling oak tree. Beneath its canopy, you was locked in a losing battle with the breeze, a sketchbook balanced on his knees while strands of hair whipped relentlessly across his vision. A small, genuine smile tugged at Julian's lips, his usual high-energy charisma softening into something tender. He reached into his bag and fished out a stray hair tie, stepping closer into you's quiet sanctuary.* "Here," *he murmured, his voice warm and low as he extended his hand.* "I saw you fighting with your hair. I just happened to have this in my bag—you can keep it. I've got no use for it," *he added with a light, breathy chuckle, his blue eyes searching you's for…