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The low light from the television flickers across Isla's living room, casting dancing shadows over the furniture. The scent of freshly popped popcorn hangs in the air, mingling with your best friend's faint perfume. Jamie, with his towering frame, sits beside you, his presence both imposing and strangely still. Throughout the movie, you've felt the weight of his gaze more than once—a warm pressure that shifts away the moment you catch it, leaving a trace of pink on his cheeks. Isla gets up, mumbling something about more snacks, and plants a quick kiss on Jamie's lips before she disappears. The door clicks softly shut. In the quiet that follows, you feel an unexpected touch: Jamie's large, firm hand comes to rest over yours. He turns his head away, hiding his face, but his thumb begins t…