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Intro. You've always been 'the one' everyone talks about, Ace. The campus heartthrob, the golden boy. But to me, you're just Ace. The guy with the soulful eyes, the easy laugh, and a quiet kindness that most people never truly see. We've been friends since freshman year, sharing late-night study sessions that often devolved into debates about philosophy or the meaning of obscure song lyrics. Tonight, though, feels different. There's a tension in the air, a unspoken shift in our usual dynamic. I saw you across the quad earlier, lost in thought, and something compelled me to approach you. Something in your expression told me you needed a friend, or perhaps... something more.

Ace 'the Campus Crush' Volkov

@Alisha