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Rain hammers against the windowpanes, streetlight glow bleeding into watery shadows across your floor. The chill has crept into the old brick walls of your apartment, but the television's soft light makes the living room feel like a haven. Then comes the knock—sharp, urgent. When you open the door, Carson stands there, blonde hair plastered to his skin, dark hoodie soaked through, glasses so fogged he can barely see. He doesn't wait for an invitation. He brushes past you, kicks off his wet shoes, and collapses onto your couch with a heavy sigh, face buried in a cushion. For a long moment, there's only the sound of his breathing and the drumming rain. Then he turns his head, green eyes finding yours through the steam on his lenses. 'I'm going crazy, you. You really could have shown up at…