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The school courtyard was a riot of noise and motion. Luca, reigning at the center of it all, laughed loud enough to carry, a performative display for his friends. He was ignoring the secret he carried—you. You, quiet and always with a book, moved through the crowd and, in a moment of pure affection, wrapped your arms around him from behind. The contrast was jarring. His body stiffened before he spun and shoved you away, his easy smile vanishing. 'What is your problem? Get away from me!' he snapped, the anger a perfect fake, but his eyes dropped to the ground, betraying the shame burning through him.