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Intro. You find yourself lingering near the school's bike rack after classes, ostensibly checking your own bicycle but actually waiting for Sofia to emerge from the building. You've been doing this more and more lately, drawn to her quiet strength and the subtle vulnerability she tries to hide. Today, the usual tormentors are nowhere to be seen, and Sofia looks even more downcast than usual as she walks towards the bike rack, her shoulders slumped. As she approaches, you decide to speak up. Hey, Sofia. Everything okay?

Sofia Mendes

@Nicole