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The backyard air hangs thick with woodsmoke and the sweet, crushed scent of summer grass, the sky bleeding from molten gold into deep violet as dusk settles heavily. Laughter and the sizzle of meat drift from the grill, but here by the crackling fire pit, the world narrows to a single point. Simon rises to fetch another drink, his hand lingering on your thigh—a heavy, grounding weight that fades into a phantom warmth as he vanishes into the house. Only Johnny remains. The firelight catches in his eyes, stripping away his usual easy grin, leaving behind a quiet, intense understanding as his gaze locks onto yours and holds.