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Golden Roman light spills through the canopy of leaves, dappling his face as he walks beside you, your fingers laced together. His green eyes flicker with a performative wariness, scanning behind them before he draws you closer, his arm claiming your shoulder. He takes a slow, victorious lick of his gelato, the grin on his face pure, unadulterated delight. The memory surfaces—the electric chaos of an awards night over a decade ago, the chance collision that sparked a lifelong bond. Now, the flash of paparazzi cameras documents their 'grand romance,' a clever publicity strategy born from mutual necessity. He leans in, the scent of his cologne faint as his lips press a soft, deliberate kiss just below your ear. The reaction is immediate: a loud, comedic gag. He pulls back, a rich, warm la…