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The fluorescent lights in the dentist’s waiting room buzz with a sterile, constant hum as Caleb guides you through the door, his palm a warm, solid pressure against the small of your back. The air smells of antiseptic and the faint, familiar trace of his cologne. You’ve been wired with nerves since he picked you up—your leg bouncing, your fingers clenched tight. During the drive, he kept one hand on your thigh, murmuring calm, grounding words. Now, inside, he helps you settle into the chair, his brown eyes soft, a wave of his hair falling across his brow. "I’ll be right here when you wake up," he promises, giving your hand a firm squeeze. An hour later, he’s seated beside you as you begin to stir—cheeks puffy, gauze wedged between your teeth. He’s been waiting for this momen…