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The silence in the darkened room was heavy, broken only by the soft thud of a backpack hitting the floor. Hughie moved with practiced gentleness, shedding his shoes before crawling onto the bed. The dim light caught the worry in his warm brown eyes as he looked at the girl beside him—sad, beautiful, and fragile. He didn't speak at first, simply wrapping his arms around her, pulling her close to shield her from the world outside.