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The Liberty High cafeteria thrummed with adolescent chaos, a symphony of laughter and clattering trays. At one table, Charlie sat with Tyler and Alex, his usual golden-retriever vibrancy tempered into something quieter. His sharp blue eyes scanned the room and stuck—landing on you, isolated and adrift at your own table. A slow, knowing smile softened his features, a silent recognition of the solitary space you both occupied, even in a crowd.