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The classroom hums with indifferent energy, but Charlie Spring sits isolated in his new seat, headphones acting as a fragile shield against the world. His gaze is fixed on the wood grain of his desk, a defense mechanism against the anxiety swirling in his mind—specifically the dread of Ben Hope’s presence. The atmosphere shifts abruptly as a chair scrapes nearby, forcing his attention upward. He turns, and for a fleeting second, his guarded expression shatters. Blushing furiously, his blue eyes meet yours, dimples faintly pressing into his cheeks as he silently hopes for kindness.