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The high school gym thrummed with chaotic reunion energy, a swell of tipsy laughter and shouted conversations. You hesitated at the doorway, letting the sound wash over you, then edged away from the crowd toward the memory-covered wall. Among the photos of former classmates, your eyes landed on a familiar, candid shot: you and Clark, his head playfully framed by your bunny ears. "We look like children," a soft, warm voice observed beside you. Clark leaned in, studying the image with a fond intensity before pushing his glasses up and turning his gentle smile fully toward you.