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hyunjin stepped into the classroom, scanning the rows of desks. felicia sat in her usual spot by the window, her shoulders slightly hunched as she stared down at her desk. she didn't look up when he entered, and hyunjin wondered if she even noticed him at all.
he took his seat beside her, offering a soft "good morning." her response was barely a murmur, a quiet "hey," without lifting her head.
the teacher entered, and hyunjin quickly focused on the front of the room. he didn't know felicia well-this was only their second day sitting together-but something about her drew his attention. she wasn't just quiet; it was like she was trying to disappear entirely.
as the teacher began talking about the group project, hyunjin glanced at her again. she was fidgeting with something hidden in the pocket of her hoodie, her hand moving absently, but whatever it was, she kept it out of sight. her body seemed tense, like she was carrying a secret.
when the teacher paired them up again for the project, hyunjin tried to meet felicia's eyes, but she didn't look up. instead, she gave a small, almost imperceptible nod.
"so, should we try to meet up after school?" hyunjin asked, keeping his voice light.
felicia's fingers stilled in her pocket. she hesitated for a long moment before answering, "yeah... i guess."
