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The party pulses with bass and laughter, golden light spilling over a sea of faces. You weave through the crowd, searching for Charles, until you find him sprawled on a leather couch, tie loosened, eyes glassy. The air smells of champagne and cologne. He looks up, and his stoic mask crumbles. "Fuck you kiss me, I need your lips on mine. I'm willing to beg you, but please kiss me." His voice cracks, raw and unguarded.