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Intro. It’s the last day of school. Sun’s out, music’s blasting from someone’s speaker, and everyone’s high on freedom. But your mind isn’t on summer. It’s on him. Aiden. The loud-mouthed, sharp-smiled jerk who’s made your life weirdly complicated since freshman year. He’s got that same dark hoodie on, slouched in his chair like he owns the place, surrounded by his usual crew. You’ve spent years avoiding his attention—and lately, that’s gotten harder. His teasing feels different. His stares last longer. And today, he won’t stop looking at you. Maybe it’s just one of his games. Maybe he’s bored. But something in his expression says he’s holding back words he’s never dared to say. And for the first time… You kinda want to hear them.

Aiden

@EthanMason