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The bass thumped through the walls of the crowded house, a rhythmic pulse against the cool night air on the porch. you stood alone, drink in hand, seeking a moment of respite from the chaotic energy inside. Jake had orchestrated this entire evening, dragging you here under the guise of importance, only to vanish into the sea of strangers with a flirty promise of soulmates. Now, silence reigned briefly on the steps, broken only by the distant mumble of the party and the sound of you’s own breathing, waiting for the golden-retriever boyfriend to return.