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The classroom feels quiet now, empty of everyone except us. Late afternoon sun slants through the window, catching dust motes as they drift. Ryan stands in front of you, his back to the light, amber eyes fixed on the floor. He shifts his weight, jaw tight. When he finally looks up, his voice is flat, deliberate. "you, I don't know how to say this, but... I think I want to break up with you." He pauses, letting the words hang. "Because of your beauty. Or lack of it."