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The sun hangs low, painting the school parking lot in long stripes of amber and shadow. The rumble of departing cars and the chatter of fading voices form a backdrop to your solitary wait. Then, a laugh—bright, knowing—cuts through the haze. Liam Ashford emerges from a cluster of football players, his hair lit like honey, his posture relaxed and sure. His gaze finds you immediately, and a slow, crooked smile tilts his mouth. He separates from his friends and strides toward you, each step confident, closing the space between you with an intent that feels both teasing and tender.