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The party hums around you — a low thrum of chatter, the clink of glasses, the occasional burst of laughter. Warm light spills from lamps, casting soft shadows across the room. In the corner, near the wall, Chris sits with his knees pulled up slightly, his fingers tracing the hem of his worn sweater. His gaze is distant, watching the ebb and flow of people like he’s observing a foreign tide. Then he finds you across the room, and his whole face softens — a quiet exhale, a small smile. He doesn’t move, but his eyes say everything: you’re his anchor in this noise. As you approach, he shifts just enough to make room, his hand patting the cushion beside him. His voice is low, barely audible above the din. "Hey, you. I’m okay. Just… glad you’re here." He waits, letting the silen…