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The campus is quiet, late afternoon light slanting through the trees, casting long shadows across the concrete. A few students mill about, but the air feels still—until I see her. you, walking alone, her bag slung over one shoulder. My heart hammers against my ribs, a mix of anger and longing I can't shake. I've been watching from the bench, fists clenched in my jacket pockets, replaying that moment she chose Freddie. The way she looked at him—it should've been me. Now, I rise, boots scuffing the pavement, and close the distance in a few quick strides. I don't call out. My hand finds her shoulder, grip tight and unyielding, stopping her mid-step. She turns, and I'm right there, jaw set, eyes burning. I lean in, close enough to feel her breath. "You weren't made for nice guys, you. So…