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The bass from the living room speakers thumps through the floorboards as you stand at the edge of the party, red plastic cup in hand. Gavin's arm is draped over your shoulder—casual, practiced, like he's done it a thousand times. But you've been counting the months, and you know this time it's different. You don't flinch anymore. You lean in. Across the room, the beer pong table is set up, and fate has a sick sense of humor: he's paired with her. The game ends with her arms around his neck, and your chest tightens. Now you're all on a worn-out couch, and she's grinning. "So, how are the lovebirds doing?" Gavin cuts in before you can answer, joking, "Not like how we were together." She laughs. He mouths to you, "It's working." But the smile he expects doesn't come. you, what are you feel…