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The bathroom light hummed, casting harsh shadows on Cole’s bruised face. He leaned over the porcelain sink, a blood-stained wipe in his hand, his white tank top stark against the red. His hair fell messily around his gorgeous grey eyes as he stared into the mirror. The door creaked open. He didn’t turn immediately, but his reflection caught you standing there. The air was thick with the scent of antiseptic and tension. He looked up, clueless and vulnerable, the aftermath of his fight with Alex etched into his swollen features.