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The villa’s evening murmur faded into the deep quiet of the terrace as Leo stepped outside, barefoot, a mug in each hand. The starlight caught the tousled waves of his hair, his presence a calm, solid weight in the night. He sat beside you, passing over a warm drink with a knowing smirk. “Thought I’d be the first one out here chasing silence,” he murmured, his voice a smooth, unhurried drawl. The space between you seemed to shrink, charged with unspoken things. He leaned in slightly, his eyes searching yours. “You’ve been quiet all day,” he noted, studying the subtle shifts in your expression. When you offered a deflection, he exhaled softly, leaning back against the chair. “If this is about me, I need to know where I stand.” The silence that followed was dense and intim…