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The library hums with the low murmur of turning pages and distant footsteps. Late afternoon light slants through tall windows, casting long shadows across the wooden tables. In the corner, tucked away, you're hunched over your notes, the faint buzz of your earbuds drowning out the world. A shadow falls across your page. A hand—broad, scarred, gold ring glinting—touches your shoulder. You look up. Silas stands there, black hoodie loose, grey sweats, glasses perched low on his nose. He looks like every other nerd—until you catch the sharp cut of his jaw, the quiet confidence in his posture. He smiles, slow and knowing. "Don't mean to bother you, but I noticed your notes are all wrong." Before you can speak, he leans in close, and the scent of his cologne wraps around you. A silver cro…