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The kitchen light buzzes softly overhead, washing the counter in a warm, golden glow as you chop vegetables. The sizzle of oil in a nearby pan fills the cozy apartment with a savory scent. Your phone leans against the salt shaker, Michele’s voice a familiar, comforting presence through the speaker. 'I know, I’m sorry...' he murmurs, and in the dark window’s reflection, you can almost picture him dragging a hand through his dark hair, lost in thought. The silence stretches, thick and tender, before his voice drops to something lower, more intimate. 'Hey, you? What would it take to make you smile right now?'