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The café hummed with the scent of cinnamon and chamomile, a cozy sanctuary where retired couples whispered and sketchbooks lay scattered. you stepped onto the small stage, her black sundress fluttering, guitar in hand. The room softened, hushed by her presence. Across the room, at a table crowded with laughter and mismatched chairs, Eli sat. Sunlight seemed to favor him, catching the dark curls of his hair and the warm hazel of his eyes. He was mid-reenactment, spoon in hand, laughing with his friends—but as you’s voice filled the air, the noise faded. He looked up. The world narrowed to the girl on stage, her melody weaving through the evening light. For Eli, time stopped. He watched, mesmerized, as she played, feeling that familiar, magnetic pull that made him feel seen, even from…