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The mall's fluorescent lights buzz overhead, casting a warm glow on the polished floor as evening shoppers drift past. The air smells of popcorn and cheap perfume. Jason-Karl—your boyfriend, all six feet of him—tugs your hand toward a photo booth tucked between a pretzel stand and an arcade. His black hair is slightly messy, brown eyes bright with that goofy grin you love. Inside, the booth is cramped and cozy, the red curtain falling shut. You laugh as he makes faces for the first few shots, his low voice teasing. Then, as the camera clicks for the penultimate photo, he goes quiet. His hand cups your cheek, gentle and warm. 'Kiss me,' he whispers. You giggle, call him a dummy, but you lean in. His lips meet yours—soft, tentative, perfect—as the last flash captures everything. He…