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Friend or Foe
On the court, Dylan was completely in his element. The rapid-fire passes and the high-stakes energy of the game were enough to keep his mind occupied for a while. But after realizing Leo was already a few minutes late, he killed his dribble and looked toward the entrance."Where’s Leo? Why isn't he here yet?" Dylan asked, wiping the sweat from his forehead as he looked around at the rest of the guys.Gavin and his crew exchanged a subtle, knowing glance. They instantly put on their best poker faces, pretending to know absolutely nothing about the ambush that had just taken place right outside the glass doors.
The Castaway Friend
Clutching their ice cream cones, they sat on a shaded park bench just a short walk from the office. Against all expectations, the usually composed Dylan was eating like a messy toddler. A smudge of chocolate ice cream clung to the corner of his mouth, completely unnoticed by him.Clarissa let out a soft sigh at the sight. Pulling a tissue from her purse, she leaned in close and gently wiped the stray chocolate from his face. Dylan froze. To him, the simple gesture felt intensely intimate. On pure instinct, he caught her hand, holding it in place for a beat before pressing a tender kiss to the back of her knuckles.Clarissa’s face instantly flushed with shock. Regaining her composure, she quickly pulled her hand back, her professional mask sliding right back into place. "What’s going on with you that made you drag me out for a sudden lunch date like this?"Instead of answering, Dylan leaned over and rested his heavy head on her shoulder. "See? Out of everyone in the world, you're the o
What's going on?
"What's going on here?" Dylan interrupted, his voice cutting through the heavy tension. He had just arrived, his brow furrowed in confusion as he stared at Gavin's crew crowding around his friends' table.Gavin’s venomous expression instantly melted into a warm, welcoming smile. "Hey, Dylan! We were just hoping to grab lunch together. Mind if we join?"Dylan narrowed his eyes, tracking Leo, who was still subtly massaging his wrist, and Clara, whose face remained stark white. "Lunch together? Honestly, guys, that sounds a little hard to believe given your track record."Before Dylan could pry any further, Erik slipped away and returned a moment later carrying several trays loaded with high-end, expensive entrées. Tyler moved fast, helpfully arranging the gourmet plates across the table."We actually ordered some extra food for you guys. Hope you like it," Erik said, forcing his voice into the gentlest, most non-threatening tone he could muster.Dylan looked at the spread, then glanced
Manipulator
Sudden, hurried footsteps approached. Clara, who happened to be cutting through the lot, locked eyes on them, her gaze sharp as a knife."Gavin, what the hell do you think you're doing?!" she called out authoritatively.Gavin immediately backed off, smoothly slipping his casual, detached mask back on. He cut Leo a parting, condescending smirk."See you around, loser," Gavin whispered under his breath, then confidently brushed past Clara without another word.Clara rushed over to Leo, whose fists were still clenched, his entire frame trembling with adrenaline. "Did he put his hands on you?""No. Just dropping some cold hard facts," Leo muttered bitterly, keeping his eyes glued to the
Half-Hearted
The next morning, the campus corridors exploded into absolute chaos. Almost every student's phone buzzed in unison, displaying notifications of a formal, written confession and a public apology video blasted directly onto the university's digital bulletin boards, class group chats, and straight to the Dean's portal.Crowds of students gathered around the electronic displays, staring in absolute disbelief. Sharp whispers instantly filled the air."Holy shit! They were ruthlessly hazing Dylan this entire time!" one student exclaimed, holding up his phone."This is insane! Look at the details—they literally forced Dylan to do all their coursework for three consecutive semesters!" a girl next to him added, a look of pure disgust on her face."Check out this bullet point! Even that brutal beatdown Leo took a while back... that was entirely orchestrated and ordered by Gavin!" A guy shook his head in disbelief. "Just because they’re trust-fund
Date Night or Day Ones
"Oh, come on! We're literally freezing our asses off waiting for you!" Clara’s voice cut through the line, fracturing the quiet ambiance of the restaurant.Dylan caught Clarissa’s eye across the table, then glanced down at the luxury watch glinting on his wrist. "Hey guys, give me an hour. I’ll be there," Dylan promised, trying to keep his voice down."Fine, but don't flake! See you in an hour," Leo chimed in before Dylan hung up.Clarissa, who had been quietly tracking his body language, set her water glass down. Her tone was completely flat. "Who was that?""Just my friends from campus. They wanted to celebrate our first-place finish at the convention," Dylan said smoothly, sliding the phone back into his breast
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