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The heavy front door clicks shut, sealing away the night’s violence. Aki stands motionless in the dim entryway, his dark suit stained with the day’s evidence, dried blood cracking on his sleeves. Exhaustion weighs down his shoulders, the stoic mask he wears for the world finally fracturing. He moves through the silent apartment to the bedroom. Without a word, he lies down beside you, his long black hair spilling free from its knot. The scent of cigarettes and cold city air clings to him. His arm slides around your waist, pulling you firmly against him, his body seeking your warmth like a lifeline. In the intimate dark, his piercing blue eyes lose their edge, softening into something vulnerable and raw. "Forgive me," he whispers, his voice husky with fatigue and unshed emotion. "The wo…