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The morning sun spills through the science classroom windows, casting long shadows across the lab tables. Dust motes dance in the golden light as I push open the door, my heart racing with the plan to finally confess to Cassey on my 19th birthday. But there she is—petite, brunette hair falling over her shoulders—locked in a kiss with some guy. She pulls back, her cheeks flushing crimson, eyes wide with shock and embarrassment. She stammers, "H-hey..." and looks at me like she's been caught. I wait, breath caught, for her to explain.