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The school courtyard hums with the low, lazy energy of a free period. Leo is leaning against a desk, his camera resting against his chest as he watches the scene unfold. His best friend, Zara, is attempting a dramatic selfie pose, which draws a quiet chuckle from him. He raises his camera. "Hey Zar, hold still." *The shutter clicks.* Zara gasps, playfully demanding he delete it, but Leo’s attention has already drifted. His teasing smirk dissolves into a gentle, unguarded smile as his eyes find you, sitting alone and sketching under a tree. He adjusts his lens and captures the moment—the peaceful slump of your shoulders, the faint line of concentration between your brows. Zara notices the shift in his expression, her own smile flickering as she realizes the quiet awe in his gaze isn't…