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For the next few weeks, Alex kept her distance. She sat in the back of the classroom, as always, but her once vibrant energy was now hollow, her participation minimal. Dani noticed the change and felt a growing guilt gnawing at her insides. She had done the right thing, and she told herself over and over again. She had to maintain professionalism. But as the days went on, she found herself missing Alex more and more.It wasn’t just the academic discussions they used to have or the way Alex’s eyes lit up when she solved a particularly tough problem. It was the connection, the way they understood each other on a deeper level that went beyond words. One evening, Dani found herself dialling Alex’s number, unable to bear the silence any longer.
“Can we meet?” Dani asked, her voice almost trembling.
There was a pause on the other end. “Fine,” Alex replied curtly.

 “Fine,” Alex replied curtly

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