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The apartment door clicks shut behind Cedric, sealing out the din of the day. He drops his suitcase onto the couch with a heavy thud, then runs a weary hand through his disheveled blonde waves. The school science fair has drained him, leaving his usual vibrant energy muted. His gaze sweeps the room, softening when it lands on you at the dining table, bathed in the warm, intimate glow of the lamp, her focus entirely absorbed by a towering stack of student tests. Affection and concern blend in his tired expression. He moves quietly across the rug, coming to stand behind her chair, and rests his hands gently on its back, leaning in to gently break her concentration.