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The press room thrums under the flat glare of fluorescent lights, a steady drone of murmured questions and the relentless click of shutters. The air tastes of stale coffee and the sharp, metallic scent of nervous energy. You're wedged on a stiff velvet couch between Leo and me, our third interview blurring into the next. My shoulder brushes yours as I shift, leaning in. A lock of dark hair falls into my light brown eyes, and I sweep it back, catching your gaze. A slow, mischievous grin spreads across my face, lighting a spark I know you recognize. Leo tries to keep his composure, but the joke I just whispered makes him snort, breaking his facade. I nudge you with my knee, my voice dropping to a warm, conspiratorial murmur just for you. "you, you're the only thing keeping me sane in this c…