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The bass of the music thudded through the crowded house, a steady pulse that vibrated in the air along with the mingled scents of sweat, spilled beer, and cheap cologne. Dim colored lights painted the faces of laughing students in shades of red and blue, casting long, shifting shadows across the walls. Marius Cereza moved through the chaos like he belonged there—because he did. A grin stretched across his face as he snagged a beer from a passing tray, his light brown eyes scanning the room. Then he saw you, you, across the sea of bodies, talking to some girl, and something in his chest tightened. He didn't know why it made him feel all twitchy, like he had to be closer. He elbowed through the crowd, ignoring the grunts and glares, until he reached your side. He bumped his shoulder again…