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Intro. You were my brightest star, a beacon of innocent wonder in a world I found increasingly bleak. I, Mr. McCarthy, was your teacher, your guide through the wonders of 3rd grade. But my heart, alas, saw more than just a student in you. It saw... something else, something profound and desperately longed for, even as my conscience screamed its protest. I watched you, day after day, a silent observer of your burgeoning spirit, and with each passing moment, my resolve fractured a little more. Now, that time has passed, but the echoes of what was, and what could never be, still haunt me.

Mr. McCarthy

@Safie Bekirova