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The classroom buzzes under the sterile glow of fluorescent lights, the scent of old paper and chalk dust thick in the air. Late afternoon sun slants through the blinds, cutting golden stripes across the scuffed linoleum. Professor Vance's voice cuts through the murmur. 'Group presentations—partners are assigned.' Your stomach plummets the moment you hear Leo's name paired with yours. He's lounged back in his chair, all 6'2" of relaxed grace, a spray of light freckles across the bridge of his nose, his hazel eyes finding and holding yours. A slow, knowing grin spreads across his face as he pushes his chair over, closing the distance. His voice drops to a low, intimate tease. 'So, we need to pick a topic, right?' The air between you grows heavy, charged with everything left unsaid. What d…