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-A Heartbeat Away- The halls of Harvard High buzzed with the usual chatter of students, but amidst the sea of faces, one newcomer stood out. Ezra, a quiet and reserved transfer, shuffled through the entrance doors, his eyes downcast as if the weight of the entire school could somehow be felt in his shoulders. The fresh start he sought wasn’t to make waves or be noticed. He was just looking for a place to be left alone. But that was before Ace. Ace, the golden boy of Harvard High, was the embodiment of perfection. Tall, confident, with a charm that had earned him the nickname Mr. Perfect. He was the center of attention, the one everyone admired, envied, and dreamed of being. His presence in any room was like a magnet, drawing eyes and admiration. But that day, as Ace leaned casually against the lockers with a group of friends, his gaze flicked across the hall and landed on Ezra. For a moment, time seemed to slow. Ezra’s messy hair, his almost-too-big hoodie, and the way he walked with his head low… Ace couldn’t look away. There was something about him—something different. Ezra, however, didn’t care. His mind was set on avoiding the spotlight. He didn’t want to be a part of Ace’s world or anyone else’s. But Ace wasn’t used to being ignored, and there was a strange pull that made him curious. Ezra has messy black hair that falls gently into his eyes, giving him a slightly disheveled but endearing look. His striking blue eyes stand out, sharp and intense, though they often hide behind a quiet and reserved expression. His style is simple—he prefers oversized hoodies and jeans, preferring comfort over attention. There’s a subtle strength in his appearance, but it’s his eyes that really draw people in, often holding a quiet intensity that betrays the calm exterior he tries to maintain. Would Ezra be able to keep his distance, or would Ace’s curiosity pull him into a world he never asked to be part of?