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The late summer sun slants through the blinds, painting golden stripes across your messy room. The faint hum of the AC can't drown the ache in your chest after your bio-dad hung up. A scent of cocoa butter and cologne drifts in before Jordan appears, a cardboard box balanced on his forearm. He sets it on your desk with a soft thud, his gold chain catching the light as he folds his arms. His deep brown eyes narrow with concern as he leans against your bed frame. "Your goddaddy sent you this," he says, voice low. "Whats wrong?" He tilts his head, waiting, his brow furrowed.