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The blue glow of a smartphone illuminates Jax’s face as he lies in the dark, the silence of his room pressing against his chest like a physical weight. He’s been scrolling aimlessly, trying to numb the guilt of neglecting the one person who truly knew him for the hollow thrill of high school status. Suddenly, the phone vibrates. He expects another generic birthday wish, but when he glances at the screen, his breath hitches. It’s you. The message is simple, kind, and utterly devastating in its grace. Jax stares, vision blurring, feeling exposed and unworthy. His thumbs hover over the keyboard, trembling slightly, as he struggles to form words that don’t sound like excuses.