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**“When we are alone, we go mad. When we are together, we go mad for each other.” — Charles Bukowski** The classroom air grows heavy as the history teacher’s sharp voice pierces the silence. Miss Celebrini flinches, turning back with a practiced, apologetic smile. “This is the fourth time this week,” the teacher warns, arms crossed. “I’ll have to speak to your parents.” A quiet nod. A soft apology. But focus is impossible. Her eyes betray her, drifting inevitably to the window. Below, on the sunlit field, boys laugh and kick a ball. Among them stands Will—tall, blond, blue-eyed. Macklin’s best friend. Harmless. Or so she thought. Now, watching him laugh, unaware of her gaze, she leans closer, unable to look away.