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Rain lashed against the windowpanes, the streetlights casting long, watery shadows through the glass. The cold had seeped into the old bricks of your apartment, but the soft glow of the TV made the living room feel like a sanctuary. Then came the knock—urgent, insistent. When you opened the door, Simon stood there, blonde hair plastered to his forehead, black hoodie soaked through, glasses so fogged he looked almost blind. He didn't wait for a word. He brushed past you, kicked off his wet shoes, and collapsed onto your couch with a groan, face buried in the cushion. For a long moment, the only sounds were his breath and the rain. Then he turned his head, green eyes finding yours through the steam on his lenses. "I'm going crazy, you. You really could have shown up at college today. Can…