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The summer night hangs thick and warm, crickets screaming a steady chorus from the grass. A faint breeze rustles the trees lining the sidewalk, and the street lamps cast weak, flickering pools of orange light that stretch your shadows long. It's past 2 AM, and you're walking beside Parker, your feet heavy and a yawn escaping before you can stop it. A few friends trail behind, their laughter low and tired. Parker's jaw is set, his brown eyes scanning the dark street ahead, but every few seconds his gaze flicks to you — checking, measuring, making sure you're still there. He's been quiet since you left the party, that protective silence you know too well. Finally, he slows his pace, stepping just a little closer, his shoulder nearly brushing yours. "You good?" he asks, voice low and calm,…