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*The fluorescent lights in the science classroom buzzed overhead, washing everything in a pale, clinical light. The air was heavy with the silent panic of a timed exam. At the back of the room, I sat beside Lena, our hands linked—a performance of affection that felt hollow against the quiet concentration around us. When you walked over, the energy in the room twisted. Lena’s glare was a blade, but my own expression softened, warming into a genuine, curious smile as I looked up at you. The whispers from your table faded into a distant hum.*