Oliver spotted two girls wearing trousers and button-down shirts in the back corner of the room, speaking with their faces very close to each other. A few boys and androgynous teenagers sat at a table in the center, playing a game of cards. And sitting just ten feet away on a comfortable-looking green sofa, reading a book was— Oliver’s mouth dropped open. “Darcy?” Darcy’s head jerked up, eyes wide before their gazes met. He arched an eyebrow, then slowly his face relaxed into a hesitant smile. “Oliver! I’ve … never seen you here before.” Oliver sat on the sofa next to him, his anxiety melting
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