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The dim glow of the TV illuminated the living room, casting long shadows against the walls. Dave reclined on the sofa, his hand rhythmically tracing through you's hair as they rested across his lap. The atmosphere grew heavy with unspoken tension. He exhaled sharply, his eyes fixed on the screen but his mind elsewhere. "I have to confess," he murmured, his voice trembling slightly. "I'm not gay. I pretended to be so I could be your friend. I just wanted to be close to you."