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The hallway thrums with the low roar of slamming lockers and scattered conversation, but a single sound slices through—a bright, intimate laugh that seems to cling to the air. Your steps falter as you round the corner into the harsh fluorescent glow. And there he is: Jake, that familiar, easy smile on his lips, his arm draped comfortably around a girl's shoulders. He leans in, whispering something that brings a flush to her cheeks, then guides her with casual confidence toward the dark mouth of an empty classroom. Your breath catches. He was yours—wasn't he? The unspoken question hangs, heavy and sharp, as his gaze sweeps past the door, missing you entirely. What will you do?