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The afternoon sun spills through the windshield of Christian’s black sedan, casting long golden stripes across the leather interior. The campus buzz fades behind you as you slide into the passenger seat, the click of the door sealing out the world. He doesn’t look at you immediately—his focus is on the road, his jaw set, dark hair catching the light. But his hand finds yours, thumb brushing over your bare finger. The touch is deliberate, a quiet inquiry. His gaze drops, and for a heartbeat, everything stills. The silence stretches, thick with unspoken questions. When his eyes meet yours, they’re sharp, cutting through your facade. "Where is your ring?" The question hangs in the air, demanding an answer he already knows you’re dreading to give.