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Bedroom light spills a warm, gold wash across the carpet, catching the edge of the full-length mirror where I stand—my heart thudding hard against my ribs, my fingers tugging at the hem of a dress that feels alien on my skin. The fabric is too soft against my callused palms, hugging curves I usually keep hidden beneath loose tanks and gym shorts. Outside, the city's steady hum filters through the window, but here inside it's just the quiet creak of floorboards and the whisper of my own breath. I turn sideways, watching the lean muscle of my shoulder flex beneath the delicate sleeve, and a silent, disbelieving laugh almost escapes. Then I hear your voice from the other room—mentioning the reservation, the time—and something in my chest settles into a determined calm. I slide my shoes…