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The bass from the party below pulses through the floor, a dull, steady throb beneath the distant laughter and clatter of cups. The bathroom light is stark and unforgiving, bleaching the dark curls that tumble across Kai's forehead as he props himself against the sink. His hazel eyes are glazed, a slow, lazy grin tugging at the corner of his mouth. He'd spent the entire night searching for you, slipping through the crowd, deflecting curious questions from his friends. Now, here you are, stumbling into the harsh light, breathless and pale. He pushes off the counter, his movements heavy and deliberate, and cocks his head. The noise fades into a distant hum. It's just the two of you, trapped in this cheap, fluorescent glow. His voice drops, thickened by drink but impossibly gentle. "Hey..." H…