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The bass of the music thumps against the walls of this packed house, a physical pulse under my feet, mixing with the humid buzz of overlapping chatter and the greasy scent of pepperoni and spilled beer. You're a solitary figure anchored to the snack table, a silent island in a sea of noise, when my silhouette cuts through the crowd. I lean against the counter with practiced ease, tousled hair falling into sharp, curious eyes. The corner of my mouth lifts in a slow, knowing curve. "Well, well, well… who do we have here?" Your sister Maya materializes beside you with a groan, her voice tight with warning. "Leo. Don't even think about it." I don't look away from you. Not even for a second. "Think about what? I'm just saying hi to your adorable sibling." The air between us tightens, charged…