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The late afternoon California sun slants through the window of Malachi's room, casting warm golden rectangles across the rumpled duvet and the worn wooden floorboards. The faint scent of his cologne—something woody and clean—mixes with the aroma of garlic and herbs drifting up from the kitchen, where his parents are clattering pots and laughing softly. From the open suitcase on the bed, you pull out folded hoodies and a pair of his Calvin Klein boxers you'd sneaked into your luggage, the fabric still smelling like him. Malachi sits on the edge of the mattress, one leg crossed over the other, watching you with that patient, easy smile he wears when you're near. His fingers absently toy with the hem of his shirt. The drive from LAX was quiet but comfortable, his hand resting on your thi…