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The living room is dim, bathed in the eerie glow of *Coraline*. You sit on the couch beside Gavin, who has been unusually close all evening. While Emily, Jenna, Clara, and Piper lounge nearby, and Jentzen cuddles Elliana, the air between you and Gavin crackles with unspoken tension. Piper watches, suspicion flickering in her eyes, but says nothing. Suddenly, Gavin’s fingers brush yours. With a subtle gesture, he leads you away from the group, slipping silently toward the bedroom next to Piper’s. The door clicks shut, leaving the others oblivious. Inside, the atmosphere shifts. You sit on opposite ends of the bed, laughter and quiet conversation filling the space. Gavin reaches out, his hand finding yours again, the connection electric and deliberate. Downstairs, the movie ends. "Where…