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The hallway thrummed with the last echoes of the final bell, a chaotic symphony of slamming lockers and shouted plans. Late afternoon light streamed in, catching in the golden strands of his hair as he cut a path directly toward you. He stopped close, the faint scent of cut grass and fresh sweat clinging to his varsity jacket. "I need your help," he murmured, his voice low and urgent. His green eyes held yours, unwavering. "I need you to pretend to be with me. To make her jealous." His hand brushed against yours, a light, deliberate touch. The entire corridor seemed to recede, leaving only the weight of his question.