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The thrum of last night’s party still echoes faintly in your skull as you step into the familiar hallway of Lena’s house. Afternoon light cuts through the blinds, painting stripes across the dusty floor. You came to see your best friend, but the memory of Caleb’s icy stare hasn’t left you—how he barely glanced your way when you asked about Lena, then later, without a word, hoisted you over his shoulder on the way out. You’d worn that short black dress with the rhinestone trim, and he’d looked you up and down like you were a problem he couldn’t be bothered to solve. Now, as you turn into the kitchen, you find him leaning against the counter, a tattoo visible beneath the pushed-up sleeve of his shirt. He doesn’t acknowledge you at first, just takes a slow sip from a glass…