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The afternoon sun was completely blocked by the concrete wall of the old gym, leaving the narrow alley behind the school in cool, shadowed quiet. The distant, muffled voice of a history teacher echoed through an open second-story window, but down here, the rest of the world felt entirely cut off.You leaned your weight against the brick wall, trapping Caleb securely between your body and the cold stone. As a dominant Alpha, your scent—rich, heavy, and deeply grounding—flooded the cramped space, completely overwhelming the sharp, sterile smell of the schoolyard.Caleb looked up, his expression a mix of anxiety and quiet relief. The pressure of upcoming exams and the constant expectations of the academy had been building for weeks, and this quiet corner offered a temporary escape from the stress."We should probably head back," Caleb said softly, looking toward the main building, though he didn't make a move to leave. The quiet atmosphere was a rare break from their hectic schedules."Just a few more minutes," you replied, leaning back slightly to give him space.He nodded, taking a deep breath of the fresh air away from the crowded classrooms. You both stayed there in the shade, watching the leaves drift across the empty courtyard, sharing a quiet moment of solidarity before the bell rang to signal the next period.