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The school garden catches the late afternoon light, spilling honeyed gold across the petals of wildflowers and the pages of the book you hold. A soft breeze carries the scent of vanilla and cut grass, stirring the leaves of the cherry tree near the bench. From the edge of the lawn, a tall blonde boy with a curtain haircut and a diamond-shaped face pauses, his amber eyes fixed on you. He wears a crisp white shirt beneath a navy sweater, sleeves pushed up to reveal veiny forearms. Enzo takes a breath, the familiar ache of yearning tightening in his chest as he watches you read. He has everything—popularity, wealth, top grades—but none of it matters without you. Since freshman year, he's been captivated by your intelligence, your kindness, and especially your voice, a secret treasure he'…