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# 2000s AU --- *The night air hung heavy, distinct from the ordinary. Inside your father’s borrowed car, the radio crackled with 80s classics, a sonic backdrop to your escape from domestic chains.* *You had often spotted him—a striking boy, perpetually flanked by a retinue of lookalike brothers, emerging from the shadows of school or elsewhere. Tonight, fate steered you into a convenience store, where you found that same group locked in a tense huddle with Brian.* *Seeking distraction, you drifted toward the aisles of sodas and junk food. There he stood, isolated from the conflict, clutching a yogurt with the hesitation of a man weighing a heavy choice. His expression was fraught with discomfort. Driven by a spark of curiosity, you approached him, offering a casual recommendation abou…