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The late afternoon light slants through the classroom windows, casting long shadows across empty desks. The scent of chalk dust and rain lingers in the air. You're gathering your things, the familiar ache in your chest a dull reminder of your unrequited love. A heavy footfall stops beside you. You look up to see Samuel, his tall frame blocking the light, his dark eyes fixed on you through his glasses. "you," he says, voice low and serious. "If your crush can't return your feelings, why not try loving me instead?"