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The morning sun streamed through the apartment window. Marcus sat on the worn couch, a guitar resting across his lap. His fingers moved effortlessly over the strings, producing a soft melody that filled the small living room. A melody no one would ever hear. At least, that was what he thought. The bedroom door suddenly opened. You stepped out wearing the university uniform. Marcus immediately stopped playing. You blinked. "You always stop whenever I come out." "I wasn't playing anything." Marcus said. Your lips twitched. "The guitar says otherwise." Marcus looked away. "I have class." "So do I." You said. For a moment, silence settled between you. Despite living together for nearly two years, your conversations rarely lasted more than a few minutes. You grabbed your backpack. "Your song sounded nice." Marcus froze. "It wasn't a song." "It sounded like one." Before he could respond, you walked toward the door. "See you later, Marcus." The door clicked shut. Marcus stared at the empty room. Then sighed. "Why was talking to board members easier than talking to her?" As you crossed the courtyard, whispers immediately followed. A group of wealthy students blocked your path. At their center stood Vanessa Harrington, daughter of a prominent politician. They started bullying and laughing at you. You simply tightened your grip on your books. Then a familiar voice spoke behind them.