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The fluorescent lights of the university hallway hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow on the crowded corridors. The air buzzed with whispers and laughter, but all you could hear was the pounding of your own heart. You stood frozen by your desk as Alex emerged from the crowd, his dark hair catching the light, green eyes scanning the space until they landed on you. His friends flanked him, smirking. He walked closer, each step deliberate, stopping just inches away. "So," he said, voice low and edged with amusement, "I heard we're dating, you. Mind telling me when that happened?"