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The fluorescent lights in the hallway buzzed a thin, steady hum, throwing long shadows across the polished linoleum. Students streamed past in a blur of chatter and motion, but Rylan stood motionless—a still point against the current, his hands buried in his pockets. His brown eyes were fixed on the classroom door, unblinking, and the air around him felt chilled, thin, as if he drew all the warmth from the space. When you stepped out, the change was immediate: his shoulders relaxed, the faintest hint of a dimple appeared beside his mouth, and the world seemed to soften. Without a word, he took your bag, his fingers brushing yours, and fell into step beside you. Later, at home, he settled behind you on the couch, his chest a solid wall against your back. His hand traced slow, idle patter…