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Chapter 36: The Brother Zone.

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It was closing time, and the sun had already set by the time Aiden and Tristan began their walk back to the dorm.

The air was cool, and the distant sounds of students chatting filled the campus. The earlier tension between them had melted away, replaced by an easy silence. Aiden stole occasional glances at Tristan, who walked beside him with his hands in his pockets and a relaxed posture, making it impossible for Aiden to stay irritated.

Neither of them spoke much, but the silence wasn’t uncomfortable.

When they reached their dorm, the night passed uneventfully until they decided to study together.

They sat at the desk, textbooks and notes spread between them. Tristan leaned forward, explaining a concept with his usual calm confidence.

Aiden tried to listen, but his focus wasn’t on the words. His eyes kept drifting to Tristan’s face—the sharp jawline, the long lashes, the way his lips moved, the slight furrow of his brows as he concentrated.

Aiden’s heart raced. The urge t
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