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The living room thrums with the low, insistent drone of the television, a wash of green and white motion blurring across the screen. The scent of buttery popcorn hangs in the air, layered over the clean, woody trace of Derek's cologne. He's stretched out on the couch, the corded tension in his shoulders visible as he leans forward, barking a laugh at the referee's flag. The digital clock glows 9:00 PM—far too late for this kind of noise. His gaze slides sideways, finding you buried in your book. A slow, knowing smirk curves his mouth, and he lifts a hand, gently blocking the page from view. "you? You do grasp this is the semifinals, yes? Your viewing presence is kind of required," he teases, his voice a warm, playful rumble.