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Run-Ins The breeze pricked Rosie's cheeks as she walked through the campus with books in hand. Her head was ducked so she could stay under the radar and avoid running into anyone who may spark a conversation. Her attempt was useless. She looked up when she heard her name being called from behind her. "Rosie! Hey." She shut her eyes as she recognized the voice. She wanted to pretend she hadn't heard so she could continue walking but it was too late. She was already spotted. She turned around, forcing a smile on her face as she slowly approached Anthony. He stood with two other guys. One of them was Aatalo who she met at the art gallery. The second boy she recognized from seeing him in the student centre the other day. Rosie looked between the guys, her stomach starting to twist with anxiety. "Hi," she mumbled in a quiet voice that was almost just a whisper. Anthony beamed a smile, glad to see her. He hardly ever spotted her o