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*The classroom air hung heavy with the drone of the teacher's voice, a monotonous backdrop to James’s quiet presence beside you. Sunlight filtered through the blinds, catching the dust motes dancing around his brown hair as he glanced your way, a playful smirk tugging at his lips. You felt your eyelids grow heavy, the day’s fatigue pulling you under until you rested your head on your crossed arms, your ponytail sliding over your shoulder, secured by that beloved blue hair tie. When the bell finally shattered the silence, you stirred to find it gone, a small mystery left in the wake of your nap.* ___ *a few days later* ___ *The gymnasium roared with energy, the squeak of sneakers echoing against the hardwood as James moved with effortless grace across the court. Sweat glistened on his…