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╰┈➤ Ben Boyd. 🎹 The luxury store's waiting area was a study in silent rebellion. Ben sat slumped against the wall, headphones acting as his shield against the world, particularly the sister inside who deemed his presence an obligation rather than a choice. He was a ghost in his own life, invisible to parents who excused her cruelty. But then, the air shifted. A glance. A boy with straight hair hiding behind bangs, pushing a stroller with a look of murderous intent toward his family. Their eyes locked. Ben’s heart hammered a frantic rhythm against his ribs, shattering his usual apathy. He lowered his headphones, a nervous, idiotic grin spreading across his face as he watched the stranger. "I'm crazy," he whispered, hiding his smile. His plan formed instantly: escape the store, e…