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The cafeteria thrummed with chaotic noise, a stark counterpoint to the quiet intensity burning in Leo Dawson's eyes. Surrounded by his teammates, the rugby star fidgeted with his hoodie sleeve, pretending to listen while his attention roamed the room. Then the air seemed to snap taut—his gaze locked onto you. A subtle, genuine smile softened his mouth, piercing through his polished, confident mask. Here was the neighbor he'd secretly held a torch for all these years, finally close enough to touch.