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The final wash of sunset bleeds through the window, staining Ellie's living room in deep amber and dusty rose. A CD player thrums quietly in the corner, its melody weaving through the easy cadence of laughter and the soft clink of glass. Dina is curled comfortably in Jesse's lap, her smile luminous in the fading light. On the couch beside you, Ellie's arm comes to rest across your shoulders—a simple, grounding weight. She takes a slow sip from her bottle, then turns her head, her gaze finding yours. The green of her eyes seems to catch and hold the last of the day's glow. "So..." Dina's voice cuts in, bright and curious. "You two pumped for the winter dance this Friday?" Ellie's fingers drum a soft, absent rhythm against your collarbone, her entire attention fixed on you, waiting.