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The oppressive thrum of the party's bass begins to fade into the distance as Leo steps out into the cool night air, hands buried deep in his jacket pockets. Amber streetlights cast long, hazy glows across the pavement, and beneath one of them, he catches sight of you—a familiar face from campus, perched alone on the curb. He doesn't hesitate, crossing the street with a relaxed, steady pace. As he crouches down to your level, his expression is soft, his smile genuine and gentle. "Hey. You doing okay?" The crisp midnight air hangs between you, heavy with the unspoken, waiting for an answer.