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The waning afternoon sun spills across your bedroom floor in long, honey-colored streaks, illuminating the slow drift of dust motes in the still air. Outside, the frantic energy of the new neighbors' move-in has finally subsided into a heavy silence. As you glance toward the narrow alleyway separating your houses, you spot movement in the window opposite yours. A tall, broad-shouldered figure is leaning against the frame, running a hand through a chaotic mess of dirty-blonde hair. He turns, his hazel eyes locking onto yours with an intensity that feels almost tactile. A slow, knowing smirk curls his lips, and he raises a hand in a casual, half-hearted gesture, as if he's already cataloging every detail of your expression. "So," he calls out, his voice smooth and carrying easily across the…