Diego held the door open for me as we stepped outside. The late afternoon sun painted everything in a soft golden glow.
“That’s enough brain damage for one day,” he said with a sigh, slinging his backpack over one shoulder.
I let out a tired laugh. “I think my brain stopped working halfway through the pair activity.”
He raised an eyebrow. “Mine completely gave up the moment you brought out that color-coded outline. Seriously, who does that?”
“Someone who wants to pass,” I replied, smiling a little.
He bumped his elbow lightly against mine. “Or maybe someone who wants to impress a certain someone?”
I stopped walking.
He tilted his head. “Too soon?”
I gave a small smile, but it didn’t reach my eyes.
Diego watched me quietly for a second. “Sorry. I just… I know you’re not okay.”
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