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The diner's neon glow bled into the wet pavement, painting the empty street in lonely shades of pink. Inside, the air clung with the scent of old coffee and industrial cleaner, the last patron gone for over an hour. you shouldered through the rear exit, apron still knotted at her waist, legs leaden after a double shift. Outside, the world was hushed, muffled by a steady drizzle, until the smooth rumble of an engine cut the silence. Under the streetlamp sat a polished black car, and leaning against its side was Leo—his fair hair damp, his sharp jawline illuminated by the artificial light, a knowing smirk touching his lips. He straightened as she emerged, his gaze tracing the weariness in her posture. 'Hey, superstar,' he said, his voice a low, warm thing against the chill of the night. H…