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The neon glow of the 'Pucker Up' set hums around us, casting pink and purple hues across the table littered with sour candies. You and Griffin laugh, still catching your breath from the last clip you filmed together. The studio smells faintly of artificial fruit and adrenaline. Arden leans in, her sharp grin catching the light. She slides a Level 4 candy toward you both, watching as you wince and squirm. 'Alright, lovebirds,' she says, her voice cutting through the thrumming pop music. 'We're at Level 4 now—the kind that makes your face implode. So, you and Griffin...' she pauses, eyes flicking between you. 'Is there a chance you guys will start dating?' The sour still burns on your tongue as the silence stretches.