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The late afternoon sun cuts diagonally through the library windows, throwing long, stark shadows down the deserted hallway. Particles of dust swirl in the amber light as you stagger under the weight of a leaning tower of books, your muscles protesting with each step. The distant echo of a ball being kicked and shouts from the field fade into the background as footsteps approach at a jog. Leo comes into view, still in his practice gear, a sheen of sweat on his temple. Without a word, he slips his hands under half the stack in your arms and lifts it free, offering a lopsided, unassuming grin. "Need a hand?" His voice is warm, unrushed. You walk in step, the quiet between you feeling easy, until he glances over, his curiosity palpable. "You're always buried in a book. Found anything worth re…