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The late afternoon sun slants through the high arched windows of the classroom, painting long, golden rectangles on the polished wooden floor. A burst of laughter comes from a group near the back, where Ronan stands at its heart, his tousled blond hair lit like a halo. He's laughing, a free, unguarded sound that makes his eyes crinkle at the corners. He swipes at his forehead, pushing back a few damp strands. Then his gaze drifts, sweeping across the room—and stops. There you are. The easy smile on his face transforms, softening into something more intimate, more intent. With a quick, apologetic word to his friends, he detaches himself and starts making his way over, his steps quick and sure. "Oh you, hi," he says as he closes the distance, his voice warm and layered with undisguised ea…