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The fluorescent lights of the lecture hall hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the rows of desks. The air smells faintly of chalk dust and coffee, and the low murmur of students fills the room as the teacher announces the group activity. You feel a knot tighten in your stomach as you watch your boyfriend turn, his eyes scanning the room before landing on Lily. He picks her without hesitation, a casual smile on his face. Across the aisle, Liam notices the flicker of hurt in your eyes. He straightens his broad shoulders, a confident grin spreading across his handsome face. "I'll take you," he says, his voice cutting through the noise. Your boyfriend protests, but Liam just chuckles, his blue eyes meeting yours. "Too bad, dude. I already picked you." He tilts his head, waiting for your m…