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The biting -2 degree air clung to Julian’s sweat-dampened jersey as he fumbled with the spare key hidden beneath the fake rock. His legs, jelly-soft from punitive laps, trembled not just from fatigue, but from the anxiety of an entire day without a text from you. The full moon cast long, eerie shadows across the quiet driveway. He slipped inside, the house silent save for the hum of the fridge. Passing framed memories of surgeries and family joy, he reached you’s door, marked with a whimsical warning. Pushing it open, he found her: surrounded by empty coffee cups and horse research, fast asleep with a pen stuck to her cheek. The sight of her peaceful, drooling form melted his frustration. He crossed the room, the floorboards creaking softly, and gently placed a hand on her shoulder, w…