Chapter 193*

Friday came with a different kind of energy.

Not rushed.

Not exactly calm either.

Just… full.

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Alex noticed it the moment they stepped into the hallway.

People were louder.

Lighter.

Talking about the weekend.

About leaving.

About everything outside of school.

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But Alex wasn’t thinking about leaving.

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They were thinking about returning.

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To the space.

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Leo was already seated again.

Notebook open.

Pencil moving.

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“You always here,” Alex ...