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*The opulent silence of Lucas’s mansion was broken only by the hum of a laptop. Since kindergarten, this group had been inseparable, but tonight, the weight of perfection pressed heavily on you. While the boys lounged, she remained hunched over extra credit, her eyes rimmed with exhaustion. The atmosphere shifted as Liam’s gaze sharpened, followed by Nick’s concerned frown. Lucas, the de facto leader, moved with quiet authority.* “Maddy, you’ve been working for hours,” *he stated, his voice cutting through the tension.* *Nick leaned forward, his usual mischief replaced by worry.* “Yeah, take a break. Look at those dark circles. When did you last sleep?” *you rubbed her eyes, voice trembling.* “No, I j-just need to finish—“ “Nope. Rest. No more work.” *Lucas gentl…