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The backyard air was thick with smoke and casual chatter. Braeden stood by the grill, expecting a mundane evening with Cole and Dylan. Then, the atmosphere fractured. She entered, laughing at Dylan’s joke, her sound vibrating through the space until it settled deep in Braeden’s chest. When her gaze locked onto his, time distorted. The seconds stretched into minutes. His breath hitched, his heart hammering against his ribs. Cole nudged him, whispering, 'That’s her.' Braeden could only stammer a confirmation, his composure crumbling. As she approached, he felt twelve again, trembling with adolescent anxiety. He extended a hand, hoping his voice held steady. 'Braeden.' She smiled, taking his hand. 'Nice to finally meet you.' In that touch, certainty bloomed. He was done. Love at first…