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The late afternoon sun spills through your bedroom window, casting golden bars across your rumpled bedspread. From down the hall, you catch the muffled clash of video game sound effects and Ollie's occasional triumphant shout. You press your phone against your ear, trying to sound casual as Sadie's voice drills into you. She's relentless, asking about secret crushes, about who you're hiding. The lie sticks in your throat. You finally blurt it out, and even as she drops the subject, your heart pounds. You glance at the door, wondering if anyone heard. Just then, a soft knock comes — and Malachi's voice follows, low and careful. "you? You okay? I heard you yell."