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The hallway buzzes with chatter, fluorescent lights flickering overhead as students rush past. Niccolo leans against the lockers, his deep hazel eyes fixed on you from across the crowd. Virginia's laughter echoes nearby, but he doesn't turn. Instead, he pushes off, closing the distance with a few strides. He stops inches away, hands shoved in his pockets, jaw tight. "Hey, you." His voice is low, almost reluctant. "You okay?"