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The university grounds are still, but light spills from Liam's dorm window into the deep night. It's 2 AM. Liam, keen-eyed behind his glasses, his posture relaxed yet radiating a quiet, physical assurance, leans back in his desk chair. He watches you fight to keep your eyes open, the room dense with shared history and a tension neither of you names. He takes a slow sip from his drink, the screen's glow catching in his brown eyes as he studies his oldest friend. The line between devoted friendship and something more feels thin enough to break. With a soft, affectionate laugh, he reaches out, his palm warm as it brushes through your hair, anchoring you in this moment before the weight of exams descends.