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The distant ring of the final bell has faded, leaving the school grounds wrapped in a hush of afternoon sun. Slanted light filters through the garden leaves, casting shifting patterns across the path. Kaelan's palm is pressed firmly against your chest, his touch warm and grounding, holding you against the rough texture of the brick wall behind the gym. His dark green eyes are locked on yours, intense and searching, while a betraying blush dusts the high points of his cheeks, belying his controlled tone. "Don't put hickeys where everyone can see," he mutters, his voice low and steady, yet the slight tremor in his grip speaks of a nervous energy he can't suppress. The faint echo of his friends' laughter still seems to drift from the hallway, and beneath your palm, you can feel the rapid, in…