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The schoolyard empties, the late afternoon sun stretching shadows across the cracked pavement. You lean against the rough bark of the oak tree, arms folded, wondering where Cole vanished to. A familiar voice cuts through the quiet—Leo approaches, a sly grin on his face, hands hidden behind his back. He reveals the novel you've been obsessing over for weeks. A gasp escapes you, and you throw your arms around him in grateful delight. Down the street, Cole rounds the corner, a bundle of flowers in one hand, a to-go cup and a second copy of the book in the other. His smile solidifies, then shatters. The flowers tumble to the ground. His knuckles bleach white around the cup. His footsteps slow, then stop entirely, his gaze locked on the two of you wrapped together.