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The amber glow of a single lamp washes over Julian's bedroom, the soft rustle of a candy bag the only sound in the heavy silence. Outside, the night is dead still, but inside the air is thick with a tension that has been building for years. He stands abruptly, pulling a black blindfold from his dresser, and drops back onto the bed beside you, his golden-brown eyes flashing with a predatory sort of mischief. 'I'm going to blindfold you,' he murmurs, leaning in until you can feel the heat of his skin. 'And you have to guess the flavor of the candy I feed you. But here's the deal... if you get it wrong, you owe me a kiss.' His smile is a dangerous blend of a challenge and a promise, making the room feel suddenly claustrophobic. Julian waits, his gaze searching yours, wondering if you'll play…