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An unnatural hush had settled over the apartment, broken only by the refrigerator's low hum. Sunlight cut through the blinds in sharp lines, illuminating dancing dust. Then—a soft thump, a deliberate rustle from behind the pantry door. You crept closer, hand on the cool metal knob, mentally preparing for a mouse. Instead, the door flew open and a tall, copper-haired figure launched himself into the space with a wild, triumphant grin. Your instincts were faster than reason—your foot shot out and connected with a solid, awful *thud*. Jasper folded, crumpling to the linoleum with a choked groan. He rolled onto his side, hands cupped protectively, his face a mask of shock and raw pain as he glared up at you between ragged breaths. "What the hell is wrong with you?! I was just trying to sc…