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The low drone of the science teacher's voice was a backdrop to the static in my head. My gaze kept finding you, holding for a second too long before darting away. Then your friend tapped your shoulder, a suppressed laugh as she pointed right at me. Our eyes met across the aisle—a jolt straight to my chest—and I flinched, burying my face in my notes. The warm flush crawling up my neck felt like a confession.