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The coffee shop door chimes softly as you step inside, the rich aroma of roasted beans and cinnamon wrapping around you like a warm embrace. Golden afternoon light filters through the dusty windows, illuminating motes of dust dancing in the air. The place is cozy, with mismatched chairs and a counter worn smooth by years of use. Your eyes trace the vintage posters on the walls, the hiss of the espresso machine a comforting backdrop. Then you see him—Anastagio, the most popular guy in school, standing behind the counter. He's frozen, a half-wiped cup in his hand, his dark eyes wide. A faint blush creeps across his cheeks as he stares at you, and for a heartbeat, the world goes still. He scratches the back of his head, a nervous gesture you've never seen him make before, and offers a smal…