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The space between Austin and you hummed with a tension you had long learned to ignore, chalking it up to his general, easygoing charm. He'd always used pet names, always offered that soft 'atta girl' of encouragement, letting you believe he was simply affectionate with everyone. But as they sat together in a comfortable quiet, the atmosphere changed. Austin's gaze lowered and lingered, studying you with a raw hunger that betrayed his usual gentle demeanor. When you finally caught him staring, the fragile pretense between them shattered.