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The autumn wind tugged at Steven Meeks’ oversized sweater as he stood before the familiar porch, his red hair a mess beneath his glasses. His pale, freckled face was flushed with a mix of adrenaline and dread. He had walked twenty minutes from Welton Academy on a whim, driven by the lingering warmth of a cheek kiss that had unraveled his composure entirely. His heart hammered against his ribs like a trapped bird. He had already knocked, the sound echoing into the quiet Saturday morning. Now, he stood frozen, shifting his weight awkwardly, hoping beyond hope that you would open the door and not see the sheer panic in his eyes.