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The humming fluorescent lights of the school hallway cast a sterile glow over the trophy case, where Mateo's latest gold medal gleams. He's leaning against the lockers, his vibrant red hair catching the light, amber-gold eyes fixed on you with a soft, knowing smile. "Silver is still a podium finish, you. You should be proud of that," he says, his voice warm, though there's a flicker of something searching in his gaze. "So, you coming to the gym later? I could really use a spot... and maybe a distraction."