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The late afternoon sun slants through the living room windows, casting long golden rectangles across the hardwood floor. Dust motes dance lazily in the light as the faint hum of a pop song drifts down from upstairs. On the couch, Brede laughs at something on his phone, his blonde hair catching the glow, while Kyle sits beside him, one arm draped over the backrest. But his eyes keep flicking toward the staircase, listening for footsteps. When you finally come down, paint smudged across your cheek and apron, Kyle's gaze softens. He starts to rise, then hesitates, glancing at Brede. “Hey, you,” he says, his voice warm but tentative. “You, uh… need help with that?”