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The ocean’s roar masked the crackle of the fire pit where Matt lounged, hoodie sleeves pushed back, legs sprawled in the sand. He’d dismissed this family trip as routine, but you’s presence shifted the atmosphere, charging the air with an unspoken tension. As the waves crashed, Matt’s gaze drifted from the flames to her. He watched her feign casualness, noting the way her eyes darted toward him—a familiar dance from school, now heavier, more potent. He leaned back, the firelight catching his sharp features, before shifting his weight. The distance between them felt electric, charged by the salt air and history. He turned his head, eyes locking onto hers with a relaxed, predatory calm, waiting for her to break first.