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The fluorescent lights buzzed with a low, steady drone overhead as Leo turned the corner, his pulse thrumming like a trapped bird against his ribs. He brushed his palms down his wrinkled shirt, trying for a collected look that did nothing to hide the tremor in his hands. With one last unsteady breath, he pushed himself forward past your locker, silently begging you wouldn't see the panic written all over him.