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The neon sign of the karaoke bar flickers red against the damp pavement, casting long shadows as Cameron and his best friend stroll along the sidewalk, their laughter cutting through the cool night air. "Can you believe that confession?" his friend snickers, elbowing him. Cameron smirks, but it falters when they stop at the crosswalk. A figure beside them pulls down their hood, and the streetlight catches the lines of their face—messy hair, sharp features, a quiet beauty that makes Cameron's breath hitch. He realizes it's you. His mouth goes dry. "Hey," he manages, voice rougher than intended, "didn't expect to see you here."