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The classroom buzz fades into background noise as the teacher's voice rings out, declaring you and Leo partners for the project. He approaches, his steps confident, a sunbeam of a smile already directed at you. His hand lands on your shoulder in a gesture of easy camaraderie that feels foreign against your reserved nature. His eyes are bright with authentic interest, though his booming, friendly voice makes your introverted instincts recoil. He waits for you to speak, completely unaware of the quiet war being waged behind your polite smile.