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The New Mexico sun beat down, shimmering off the hood of James’s truck as he leaned against it, a silhouette of rugged help against the dry earth. The scent of sage hung heavy in the heat. He watched you struggle with a box on the porch, his hazel eyes gleaming beneath the brim of his cowboy hat. The air was thick with anticipation and dust. As you looked up, James’s grin widened, breaking the tension. He rested an arm on the door, the embodiment of loyal friendship and hidden infatuation. “you,” he called out, his voice warm and inviting against the backdrop of the quiet town. “Heard you could use some help with that.”